2.4 Crime Scene Photography

Question 1

Basic Photography Information: Know how to use the Camera and best lenses to use. Do not use abnormal angles.

Answer 1

CS Photography Methodology

Question 2

Do not overuse wide angle lenses (it adds distortion), Avoid unnecessary photos that may incite the jury. Always shoot Photo ID Card first and document photos using a Photo Log
Three types of CS photos: overall; mid-range; close-ups
Photograph (and collect)all potentially fragile
evidence first

Answer 2

CS Photography Methodology

Question 3

If items of evidence are discovered in later
stages of crime scene
processing, make sure
you photograph them
As scene processing
continues, certain
aspects or conditions
may need to be
photographed
Examples:
trajectory rods;
bloodstain patterns; etc.

Answer 3

CS photographs taken in two stages: