Course Introduction

MODULE 1 – INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY

This module covers the purpose of forensic photography, its role in documenting and preserving evidence, and the types of forensic photography (crime scene, evidentiary, and post-mortem). You will also become familiar with photography techniques and equipment, like digital cameras, macro lenses, and lighting setups to capture detailed crime scene images.

MODULE 2 – PHOTOGRAPHY AND CAMERA

In this module, you will learn about the history of photography, the evolution of cameras, camera types and their components, and various photography concepts (depth of field, angle of view, and focal length) for capturing clear-cut images. The module also covers exposing, developing, and printing photographs, along with knowledge about the link between the camera and film negatives in both crime scene and laboratory photography settings.

MODULE 3 – CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY

This module focuses on different types of crime scenes, photography techniques for crime scene documentation, and photographic documentation of bodies and wounds. You will acquire the skills required to click on exact images of forensic evidence. You will also learn about methods used for photographing artifacts and gain a deep understanding of the vital role photography plays in documenting crime scenes.

MODULE 4 – EVIDENCE PHOTOGRAPHY

This module covers types of evidence that may be found at a crime scene, photographic documentation of evidence, crime scene documentation techniques, and the concept of digital photography as per current technological advancements. You will also learn the legal framework to follow while using photographs as evidence and the admissibility of such evidence in legal proceedings.

MODULE 5 – SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SITUATIONS

This module introduces you to the concept of photographing specific situations, like accidental photography (learning to capture unplanned but valuable images), surveillance photography (capturing areas under observation), aerial photography (capturing evidence and crime scenes from above), and underwater photography (photographing submerged evidence or crime scenes), along with the challenges involved in each type of photographic technique.

MODULE 6 – PHOTOGRAMMETRY

This module provides an overview of how to obtain measurements and three-dimensional data from two-dimensional images. It covers perspective grid photogrammetry (grid creation within the image to enable measurements), natural grid photogrammetry (usage of environmental features for reference), and reverse projection photogrammetry (projecting 3D data onto 2D images). These techniques will help you recreate crime scenes precisely from photographs.

MODULE 7 – 3D PHOTOGRAPHY

In this module, you will learn the purpose of 3D photography in forensic documentation and specialized 3D photography techniques and equipment (stereoscopic imaging or laser scanning). You will also learn how to create 3-dimensional models of evidence using the concept of 3D photography, which will assist in forensic documentation and analysis, restoring crime scenes, and presenting evidence in court.

MODULE 8 – REPORT WRITING AND COURTROOM PRESENTATION

This module covers the significance of well-written reports, methods to document photographic findings and present them clearly in written reports, ways to present photographic evidence in a courtroom, the role of the forensic photographer as an expert witness, the legal framework specific to crime scene photography, and the authentication and admissibility of photographic evidence in court.

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