商品簡介
The first pieces of evidence viewed by jurors are oftentimes the photographs recorded by the crime scene investigator. Professional and accurate photographic documentation is critical for creating lasting first impressions in the minds of a jury. Solving a range of photographic dilemmas and challenges, Advanced Crime Scene Photography assists investigators in creating photographic evidence that is engaging, interesting, and informative, giving them greater credibility when testifying in court.
Beginning with a review of basic photography principles, the book seamlessly integrates this information with corresponding applications in crime scene photography. Mindful of cost-saving concerns in most law enforcement agencies, it provides useful tips on creating compelling photographic presentations on a limited budget using everyday items in lieu of expensive equipment. It demonstrates how to photograph images used in identification, including fingerprint, footwear, and tirewear impressions; tool and bite marks; and bloodstain patterns. It also explores specialized topics such as nighttime and low-light photography, flash photography, painting with light techniques, the photography of Luminol reactions, laser trajectories, and ultraviolet and infrared light photography.
Thinking outside of the box, analyzing photographic challenges, and determining the best way to record a particular composition are all keys to the successful capture of photographic images that will leave a lasting impression with the viewer. Advanced Crime Scene Photography helps photographers work through difficult compositions and capture truly outstanding pieces of photographic evidence.
作者簡介
Christopher D. Duncan is a senior police officer in Texas. He received his bachelor of arts degree in history from George Mason University and his master’s degree in criminology from the University of Houston. He has published numerous articles in various forensic journals and regularly conducts training at law enforcement agencies in and around Texas.
目次
Introduction Review of Basic Photographic Concepts Creating a Lasting Impression Thinking Outside of the Box Advanced Crime Scene Photography Photography Equipment and OptionsCamerasDigital Versus FilmLensesLens Filters and AttachmentsTripods and Other Camera SupportsIdentification MarkersElectronic and Strobe FlashCable ReleasesLens AttachmentsHard Cases, Soft Cases, and BackpacksCrime Scene PhotographyPreparation and General Photography TipsCapturing the Impossible ShotKodak’s Top Ten Tips for Better PhotographsBracketingOverall Crime Scene PhotographyPanoramic View CompositionsMid-Range or Relationship PhotographyDepth of FieldAdding Artistic FlairClose-Up PhotographyClose-Focused Images Recorded at the Crime SceneClose-Up Images Captured after Leaving the Scene of the CrimeExamination Quality PhotographsScalesFingerprint PhotographyFootwear and Tirewear Impressions PhotographyTwo-Dimensional ImpressionsThree-Dimensional ImpressionsDigital Imaging and Examination Quality PhotographsNighttime and Low-Light PhotographyAttributes of LightReciprocity FailureWorking Low-Light and Nighttime Crime ScenesFlash PhotographyGuide NumbersFlash OperationUsing Electronic Flash In Low-Light ConditionsPainting with LightTypes of LightingBloodstain PhotographyComplete Scene DocumentationPhotographing Bloodstains on Difficult Surfaces Electronic Flash and Bloodstain EvidenceGlass and BloodThe Magically Disappearing BloodstainClose FocusingLuminol and Other Chemiluminescent Blood ReagentsLaser Levels and Bloodstain DocumentationPhotography of Shooting IncidentsDocumenting Crime ScenesRods, Strings, and Lasers Ultraviolet and Infrared PhotographyUltraviolet PhotographyForgery and Document AlterationsFibers and Other Trace EvidenceGunpowder ResidueSemen, Blood, and Other Bodily FluidsBruises and Bite MarksFingerprint EnhancementsOsseous Matter Infrared PhotographyForgery and Document AlterationsTattoo DocumentationBloodstain DocumentationGunshot ResidueIndex
