CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY
BILLINGS, MT | OCTOBER 23, 2023
*This course is approved for 40 hours of training credit by the Montana Public Safety Officer Standards & Training Council (POST).
This course has been approved for 40 hours of certification/re-certification training credit in the all IAI Crime Scene, Forensic Video, Latent Print, & Forensic Photography Certification Boards.
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Instructor: Brett Doretti, CFPH
Location: Billings Police Department 4810 Midland Road Billings, MT 59101 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $579 This course is presented in partnership with the International Association for Identification. |
Crime Scene Photography
This 40-hour Crime Scene Photography course teaches the techniques needed 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 noise causes and controls, and much more. This course also includes instruction on basic electronic flash operation and techniques.
Course Topics
Practical Exercises
*The results of all exercises are reviewed in class and are critiqued by the instructors and the students.
This 40-hour Crime Scene Photography course teaches the techniques needed 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 noise causes and controls, and much more. This course also includes instruction on basic electronic flash operation and techniques.
Course Topics
- Basic Photography
- Basic Electronic Flash
- Composition for the Crime Scene (How to photograph crime scenes)
- Photography of Chemoluminescent Blood Reagents
- Painting-with-Light Lighting Technique
- Fingerprint Photography and Specialized Evidence Lighting Techniques
- Photographic Documentation of Footwear and Tire Track Impressions
- Alternate Light Source Photography
- Legal Issues for Digital Photography
Practical Exercises
- Depth-of-Field and Exposure
- Motion Control
- Electronic Flash Operation
- Bluestar© Reagent Photography
- Low-Light Photography/Painting-with-Light
- Mock Crime Scene Photography
- Fingerprint Photography and Evidence Lighting
- Footwear Photography
- Alternate Light Source Photography
*The results of all exercises are reviewed in class and are critiqued by the instructors and the students.
LODGING
Hampton Inn by Hilton
5110 Southgate Drive
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 248-4949
Room Rate: $98 per night plus tax, single double occupancy
Amenities: Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
Booking Info: Call the hotel and mention the Crime Scene Photography class, or use the hotel booking link below.
Cutoff Date: October 1, 2023
Hampton Inn by Hilton
5110 Southgate Drive
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 248-4949
Room Rate: $98 per night plus tax, single double occupancy
Amenities: Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking
Booking Info: Call the hotel and mention the Crime Scene Photography class, or use the hotel booking link below.
Cutoff Date: October 1, 2023
REGISTRATION
We have a new registration process. To make a payment and register for this course, please click the registration button below.
We have a new registration process. To make a payment and register for this course, please click the registration button below.