Forensic Photography:

By: Paola Ramirez

Forensic Photography is the art of reproducing

images of accident or crime DETAILS ARE EVERYTHING Bodies, injuries, shell casings, weapons, objects,

blood stains, broken glass, etc. This is done in order to aide court cases and

investigations It can serve as evidence and provides explanation.

Other names for Forensic Photography: Crime Scene Photography and Forensic Imaging

What is Forensic Photography?

Alexander Gardner took the first crime photos

in 1865 - Execution Series 1871 – The French started taking CS Photos 1900’s – Arthur Fellig AKA Weegee was firstAmerican Forensic Photographer during theGang violence reign

History:

Gardner Photography

Weegee Photography

High tech, state of the art camera (must

always be 35mm SLR camera with a metal body)

Macro, Normal, Wide Angle, and Zoom lens needed

Correct Exposure Maximum depth of field Sharp focus Take shots at different angles Flash- depending on situation

What is needed for Forensic Photography?

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