BASIC CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY

ANNISTON, AL  |  FEBRUARY 6 - 10, 2023

Instructor:
Matthew Steiner, CSCSA 

Location:
​Center for Applied Forensics
Jacksonville State University
100 Gamecock Drive
Anniston, AL 36205
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​Hours:  8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuition:  N/A (Free for qualified candidates)

This course is presented in partnership with the
International Association for Identification.

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Registration

This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/re-certification training credit in the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board.

*This tuition-free course is open to Alabama Area Law Enforcement only. 
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Register at www.jsu.edu/letp

For questions please email forensics@jsu.edu or call 256-782-8580

Basic Crime Scene Photography

This 40-hour Crime Scene Photography course provides instruction that can permit the student to successfully document evidence and scenes in a professional manner. The course begins with instruction of basic photographic techniques such as the mechanics of exposure, depth-of-field, and motion control. Camera handling and operation are stressed in all areas to include camera controls and how they work.  Electronic flash techniques are also presented with a nighttime Painting-With-Light Exercise included.
 
DAY 1 – 8hr Day
 
Basic Photography (8 Hours)

1. Introduction to Crime Scene Photography
2. Camera Basics
3. How to Hold the Camera
4. Introduction to the Exposure Triangle
5. Camera Operational Modes
6. Components of a Digital SLR Camera

 
EXERCISE # 1

1. Exposure
   • Determining Proper Exposure
   • Shutter Speed
   • Aperture
   • ISO

 
EXERCISE # 2
 
Camera SIM Quiz
 
 
DAY 2 – 8hr Day

1. The Reflective  Light Meter
   • Spot Metering
   • Center Weighted Metering
   • Matrix/Evaluative  Metering
2. Understanding Reciprocity
3. Sunny 16 Rule
4. Exposure Compensation

 
EXERCISE # 3

1. Lens
   • Focal Length – Field of View & Magnification
   • Focal Range/Lens Ratio/Lens Ring Size
   • Prime Lens
   • Zoom Lens
   • Lens Length and Distortion
   • Optical Problems
2. Filters for Forensic Photographs
   • UV
   • Circular Polarizing
   • Neutral Density
   • Barrier Filters

 
EXERCISE # 4

1. Focus
   • Manual
   • Auto-Focus
   • Autofocus Issues
   • Distance and Focusing

 
EXERCISE # 5
 
 
DAY 3 – 12 Hr Day (1000hrs to 2200hrs)

1. Digital Camera Operation
   • Date/Time Settings & Significance
   • Power Issues
   • Formatting Media
   • Image Settings
2. Depth of Field
   • Definition
   • Maximize Depth of Field
   • Factors Effecting Depth of Field

 
EXERCISE # 6

1. Flash Photography
   • Ambient Light
   • Why and when to use Electronic Flash?
   • Sync Speed
   • Flash Head
   • Flashgun Features
   • Flash Modes
   • Fill Flash
   • Oblique Flash
   • Bounce Flash

 
EXERCISE # 7

1. Nighttime/Low Light Photography
   1. Equipment
   2. Existing Light
   3. Long Exposure with Flash
   4. Painting With Light

 
EXERCISE # 8
 
 
Day # 4 – 8hr Day

1. Composition – Crime Scene Photography
   • Context
   • Composition – Art and Science

 
EXERCISE # 9

• Scene Specific Crime Scene Photography
• Photo Log

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EXERCISE # 10 & #11
 
Setup Mock Scenes
 
 
Day # 5 – 4hrs

1. Mock Scene
2. Courtroom Testimony
3. Course Review, Evaluations and Presentation of Certificates

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LODGING

N/A


*This tuition-free course is open to Alabama Area Law Enforcement only.  

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REGISTRATION

*This tuition-free course is open to Alabama Area Law Enforcement only. 
​
Register at www.jsu.edu/letp

For questions please email forensics@jsu.edu or call 256-782-8580