AUTOPSY AND INJURY PHOTOGRAPHY
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | JUNE 26 - 28, 2019
This course has been approved for 24 hours of certification/re-certification training credit by the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board, IAI Forensic Art Certification Board, IAI Forensic Photography Certification Board, and the Forensic Video Certification Board.
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Instructor: Heidi Nichols, CFPH Location: Charleston County Coroner’s Office 4000 Salt Pointe Parkway North Charleston, SC 29405 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $459 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. |
Autopsy and Injury Photography
This is a 3-day forensic photography course which will be of interest to medical examiners, coroners, and those forensic photographers who are tasked with the photographic documentation of autopsies and injuries on victims’ bodies. Emphasis is placed on specialized photographic and lighting techniques that produce meaningful images that are admissible in court.
This forensic course begins with a brief review of basic photography and goes on to cover techniques that can be used to effectively document patterned injuries and bruising. Infrared and ultraviolet photography techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. Lighting techniques covered include a lecture on light theory that features a discussion of luminescence and its documentation with cameras.
Lighting techniques covered in this course include the use of the Alternate Light Source to locate and photograph evidence at the crime scene or on the body of the victim. Also covered is the documentation of chemiluminescent blood reagents for the documentation of bloodstains on the clothing of the victim.
All material covered in lectures will be reinforced with hands-on practical exercises.
Topics Covered:
o Use of Scales and Markers
o Lighting
o Camera Orientation
o Injury Documentation Exercise
o Overall, Intermediate, and Close-up Views
o Lighting Concerns
o Use of Scales and Markers
o Autopsy Photography Exercise
o Composition
o Lighting with Cross-Polarization
o Enhancing Contrast for Bruise Documentation
o Enhancing Contrast for Body Fluid Documentation
o Enhancing Contrast for Trace Evidence Documentation
– Hairs and Fibers
– Gunshot Residue
– Narcotics
– Accelerants
o Equipment and Techniques for Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography
o Lighting for Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography
This is a 3-day forensic photography course which will be of interest to medical examiners, coroners, and those forensic photographers who are tasked with the photographic documentation of autopsies and injuries on victims’ bodies. Emphasis is placed on specialized photographic and lighting techniques that produce meaningful images that are admissible in court.
This forensic course begins with a brief review of basic photography and goes on to cover techniques that can be used to effectively document patterned injuries and bruising. Infrared and ultraviolet photography techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. Lighting techniques covered include a lecture on light theory that features a discussion of luminescence and its documentation with cameras.
Lighting techniques covered in this course include the use of the Alternate Light Source to locate and photograph evidence at the crime scene or on the body of the victim. Also covered is the documentation of chemiluminescent blood reagents for the documentation of bloodstains on the clothing of the victim.
All material covered in lectures will be reinforced with hands-on practical exercises.
Topics Covered:
- Basic Photography Review (2 hours)
- Basic Injury Photography (2 hours)
o Use of Scales and Markers
o Lighting
o Camera Orientation
o Injury Documentation Exercise
- Autopsy Photography (2 hours)
o Overall, Intermediate, and Close-up Views
o Lighting Concerns
o Use of Scales and Markers
o Autopsy Photography Exercise
- Gross Specimen Photography (2 hours)
o Composition
o Lighting with Cross-Polarization
- Light Theory (1 hour)
- Alternate Light Source Photography (7 hours)
o Enhancing Contrast for Bruise Documentation
o Enhancing Contrast for Body Fluid Documentation
o Enhancing Contrast for Trace Evidence Documentation
– Hairs and Fibers
– Gunshot Residue
– Narcotics
– Accelerants
- Full Spectrum Photography (6 hours)
o Equipment and Techniques for Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography
o Lighting for Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography
- Photography of Chemiluminescent Blood Reagents (2 hours)
LODGING
Fairfield Inn & Suites Charleston Airport
4941 Tanger Outlet Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29418
Room Rate: $124 per night single/double occupancy plus tax. See hotel website for amenities.
Booking Info: Call Marriott reservations at 888-236-2427 and mention the Tri-Tech Photography course to receive the special rate, or use the following booking link:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Charleston Airport
4941 Tanger Outlet Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29418
Room Rate: $124 per night single/double occupancy plus tax. See hotel website for amenities.
Booking Info: Call Marriott reservations at 888-236-2427 and mention the Tri-Tech Photography course to receive the special rate, or use the following booking link:
REGISTRATION
To register for this course, please download the Course Registration Form (PDF file). Fill out the form and email the completed PDF file to Phil Sanfilippo at phil@tritechusa.com.
To register for this course, please download the Course Registration Form (PDF file). Fill out the form and email the completed PDF file to Phil Sanfilippo at phil@tritechusa.com.