BASIC CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY

LANDOVER, MD  |  JUNE 26 - 30, 2023

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

Instructor:  Matthew Steiner, CSCSA 

Location:
Prince George County Police Department
1739 Brightseat Road, STE H
Landover, MD 20785
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​Hours:  8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuition:  $598

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

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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)

• Introduction to Crime Scene Photography
• Camera Basics
• How to Hold the Camera
• Introduction to the Exposure Triangle
• Camera Operational Modes
• Components of a Digital SLR Camera

EXERCISE # 1

• Exposure
  1. Determining Proper Exposure
  2. Shutter Speed
  3. Aperture
  4. ISO

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

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

EXERCISE # 3

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

EXERCISE # 4

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

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

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

EXERCISE # 6

• Flash Photography
  1. Ambient Light
  2. Why and when to use Electronic Flash?
  3. Sync Speed
  4. Flash Head
  5. Flashgun Features
  6. Flash Modes
  7. Fill Flash
  8. Oblique Flash
  9. Bounce Flash 

EXERCISE # 7

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

EXERCISE # 8
 
Day # 4 – 8hr Day

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

EXERCISE # 9

• Scene Specific Crime Scene Photography
• Photo Log

EXERCISE # 10 & #11 
Setup Mock Scenes

Day # 5 – 4hrs

• Mock Scene
• Courtroom Testimony
• Course Review, Evaluations and Presentation of Certificates

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LODGING

Hampton Inn & Suites, Glenarden / Washington, DC
2901 Campus Way North
Glenarden, MD 20706


Room Rate:   $151 plus tax
 
Amenities:   Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
 
Booking Info:   Please call the hotel and mention the Crime Scene Photography course or use the following booking link to reserve your room at the extra special (LOWER than GSA) rate. 

​**Cutoff date is May 26, 2023

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