Crime Scene and Evidence Photography
Crime Scene and Evidence Photography
- Basic Crime Scene and Evidence Photography Kit by Steven Staggs
- Crime Scene and Evidence Photography, 2nd Edition, TEXTBOOK, by Steven Staggs, free download
- Bloodstain Photography by George Schiro
- Bloodstain Photography by Christopher Duncan
- Camera and Lighting by Steven Staggs
- Crime Scene Photography — a course outline
- Crime Scene Photography Requirements of Criminal Investigative Analysis FBI Academy
- Crime Scene Videography Revisited, Kevin Parmelee
- Day and Night Real Time Signature Enhanced Crime Scene Survey Camera by Milind Mahajan, et al.
- Digital Camera Quick Reference Guide by Erika Di Palma, Yvette Gonzalez and Roger W. Vargo
- Dimensional Review of Scales for Forensic Photography by Massimiliano Ferrucci, et al.
- Evidence Photography at the Crime Scene by Steven Staggs
- Exposure Basics, by Bob McMicken
- Photogrammetry Simplified, Bob McMicken
- Photography of Gunshot Wounds by Patrick E. Besant-Matthews
- Flash Fill in Crime Scene and Evidence Photography by Steven Staggs
- Fluorescence Photography
- Footwear and Tire Track Impression Photography by Steven Staggs
- Footwear Impression Photography
by Robert E. Kramer
- Guide for the Forensic Documentation and Photography of Footwear and Tire Impressions at the Crime Scene by SWGTREAD
- Importance of Still Photography at Scene of Crime: A Forensic vs. Judicial Perspective by Richa Rohatgi and A.K. Kapoor
- Legal Considerations by Bob McMicken
- Lighting Methods for Copy and Evidence Close-up Photography by Steven Staggs
- Nighttime Accident and Crime Scene Photography "Painting With Light" by Robert E. Kramer
- Photographic Techniques for the Laser or Alternate Light Source by Hayden B. Baldwin
- Replication of Known Dental Characteristics in Porcine Skin: Emerging Technologies for the Imaging Specialist by L. Thomas Johnson, Thomas W. Radmer, Dean Jeutter, Gary L. Stafford, Joseph Thulin, Thomas Wirtz, George Corliss, Kwang Woo Ahn, Alexis Visotky, Ronald L. Groffy
- Selecting Black and White Films and Filters to Obtain Contrast Between Colors by Steven Staggs
- Scales, Numbering and Directional Devices, by Steven Staggs
- Scale Selection and Placement by Ronald L. Groffy
- Technical Advances in the Visual Documentation of Crime Scenes, National Institute of Justice
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Digital Photography
- The Admissibility of Digital Photographs in Court by Steven Staggs
- The Admissibility of Digital Photographs in Criminal Cases by David P. Nagosky
- The Admissibility of Digital Evidence in Criminal Prosecutions by Jonathan W. Hak
- Creating 1:1 Images with Adobe Photoshop by Lt. R.J. Garrett
- Digital Imaging Procedure Police Scientific Development Branch, UK (March 2002)
- Digital Photography: An In Depth Analysis of an Emerging Trend by Robert B. Fried (2002)
- Ensuring Admissibility of Digital Images by Richard Kammen and Herbert Blitzer
- Evaluating High Dynamic Range (HDR) Processing with Regards to the Presence of Individualizing Characteristics in Shoeprint Impressions by Kristin Rogahn (2012)
- Faststone Workflow by Bob McMicken
- Hand-Held Multispectral Camera for Crime Scene Investigation, John Federici
- Panoramas Simplified, Bob McMicken
- Photogrammetry Simplified, Bob McMicken
Instructional Videos
Crime Scene Photography
Crime Scene Photography — An overview- Crime Scene Photography — Vehicles
- Photographing Bullet Trajectories
- Using High Dynamic Range (HDR) in Crime Scene and Evidence Photography
- Panoramic Photography for Crime Scenes
- Traffic Collision Photography
- Evidence Photography — Basic Concepts
- Evidence Photography — Fingerprints
- Evidence Photography — Footwear and Tire Track Impressions
- Evidence Photography — Alternate Light Sources
- Focus Stacking in Evidence Photography
- Photographing Footwear Impressions
Training in Photography
- Online photography certificate and degree programs
- Campus based photography certificate and degree programs
Scientific Working Group on Imaging Technology (SWGIT) Documents
- Overview of SWGIT and the Use of Imaging Technology in the Criminal Justice System
- Considerations for Managers Migrating to Digital Imaging Technology
- Field Photography Equipment and Supporting Infrastructure
- Recommendations and Guidelines for Using Closed-Circuit Television Security Systems
- Guidelines for Image Processing
- Guidelines and Recommendations for Training in Imaging Technologies in Criminal Justice
- Best Practices for Forensic Video Analysis
- General Guidelines for Capturing Latent Impressions Using a Digital Camera
- General Guidelines for Photographing Tire Impressions
- General Guidelines for Photographing Footwear Impressions
- Best Practices for Documenting Image Enhancement
- Best Practices for Forensic Image Analysis
- Best Practices for Maintaining the Integrity of Digital Images and Digital Video
- Best Practices for Image Authentication
- Best Practices for Archiving Digital and Multimedia Evidence in the Criminal Justice System
- Best Practices for Forensic Photographic Comparison
- Digital Imaging Technology Issues for the Courts
- Best Practices for Automated Image Processing
- Issues Relating to Digital Image Compression and File Formats
- Recommendations and Guidelines for Crime Scene/Critical Incident Videography — DRAFT
- Procedure for Testing Scanner Resolution for Latent Print Imaging — DRAFT
- Procedure for Testing Digital Camera System Resolution for Latent Print Photography — DRAFT
- Recommended Guidelines for Developing Standard Operating Procedures
- Guidelines and Recommendations for Training in Digital & Multimedia Evidence
- Proficiency Test Program Guidelines
- SWGDE and SWGIT Digital & Multimedia Evidence Glossary
Video Recording of Crime Scenes
- Crime Scene Videography Revisited, Kevin Parmelee
- Using Video to Record Crime Scenes by Steven Staggs
- Video Guidelines for Evidence Scenes by Peter William Thomas
Infrared Photography
- Infrared Photography by Scott T. De Broux, Katherine Kay McCaul, and Sheri Shimamoto
- Infrared Photography: A forgotten tool for investigators by Kevin Parmelee
- Basic Infrared Photography
- Broad Spectrum Aerial Photographic Analysis of Aircraft Accident Sites by SSgt Rob Jensen
- Infrared Photography by Andrew Davidhazy
- Using Infrared Photography to Document Clothing Evidence in the Reconstruction of a Homicide by Michael Gorn and Stuart H. James
Ultraviolet Photography
- Basics of Ultraviolet Photography
- Use of Reflective Ultraviolet Photography to Photo-Document Brusing to Children by Patrick Cochran
- Domestic Violence Photography by James O. Pex
Photography Organizations
- Law Enforcement/Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA)
- Professional Photographers' of America
- The Royal Photographic Society
- Professional Photographers of Canada