Forensic photography

In the art of Photography there are quite a few genres in the subject, many serve various purposes. Some tend to serve multiple purposes at the same time, Like how a Fine Art photo may also serve as perfect example of a Documentary photo. Photography is a strange subject where it wasn’t seen as fine art until more recently so it is a still developing platform. Other types of genre in photography would be things such as; Arial, Nature, Night, Fine Art, Astrophotography, Microscopic, Forensic, Sports, Scientific. The list can go on and on and on without end due to the various needs of photography. The function of photography in itself is to capture things, places, people, and to do so as objectively as possible. However there is the debate of true photographic truth that can be said. That is why some Genre in photography may be seen as more reliable than others for whatever the consumer may desire. Photography in Fine Art has many genres already, so to go…

In the world of law enforcement and forensics, there are many different careers to choose from. Forensic Photography is an unusual choices within the field, it requires a certain degree of education and training while providing a reasonable salary and varied work environment. From CreativeSkillSet they define a forensic photographer as “Forensic Photographers produce a permanent visual record of accidents and crime scenes for use as evidence in court. Forensic photographs are used for…

The invention of photography has, and continues to play a vital role in the field of forensic sciences. Earlier when photography was invented, it was mostly known for its artistic use. Throughout the years however, it also became one of the most powerful tools for the police. What makes photographs so useful is the fact that they are able to provide an accurate interpretation of people and events that cannot be altered. Prior to the year 1854 when the camera was first used in forensics, science…

Safety: Sabrina wears proper PPE when appropriate, both in the field and in the lab. She offers recommendations as she deems necessary and reports injuries or faulty equipment promptly. 7. Other: Sabrina is a Post Certified Instructor and this past year she has taught a block of instruction at the deputies academy. When she teaches this block of instruction she incorporates practical exercises into her classroom instruction so that the recruits get some hands-on training in evidence…

Most people think that having a career in photography is stupid. In all reality, having a career in photography can get you a lot of money and can be fun at the same time. In this essay I will discuss the types of jobs in photography and the cons of having a job in photography. There are many job opportunities in the photography field. The ones I came across were: wedding, scientific, fine arts, industrial, forensic, sports, fashion, wildlife, war, and astrophotography. With a career in…

Digital photography had revolutionized the world of picture capturing. The whole concept of photography hasn’t changed. However, over the years digital cameras have changed considerably from its appearance to its functions making it easier to have a picture of exceptional quality whatever its purpose. “The selective eye”, instead of just finding a subject to take a photo of the photo composition is about accentuating the scene of the photograph being taken. It is important to be aware that…

Fingernails As Trace Evidence Shamyiah Underwood Advance Criminalistics (FSC 620) National University Fingernails As Trace Evidence Trace evidence is the physical evidence resulting from the transfer of small quantities of material (e.g., hair, fibres, body fluids, textile samples, paint chips, glass fragments, gunshot residue particles, mud, insects, etc.) which may be collected by the police forensic unit, sexual assault team or medical examiner (Medical…

Campany’s - Aftermath/Late Photography – ‘Safety in Numbness’ Edmund Clark: War of Terror on at the Imperial War Museum Edmund Clark is an award winning artist with awards from the Royal Photographic Society in which he received the Hood Medal for his outstanding photography work for public service, The British Journal of Photography International Photography Award and was shortlisted for the Prix Picket under the category of Power. He links his work with history, politics and representation.…

Since the first apparition of photography it was considered to be a medium that will transcribe the reality. The camera was the first object that allowed us to frizz a moment. At that time only art like sculpture and painting were used to frizz and represent a moment in time. Photography was in a way the next step after the painting; it was the art that would really transcribe the reality by capturing what we all see. But what are the facts that gave credibility to the camera and is this…

Tool Mark Impressions A key element in collecting evidence at a crime scene not only involves finding things like blood or fingerprints but also finding impressions left by tool marks. These types of marks can be created by any tool such as a crowbar, hammer, or a screwdriver. Discovering these types of marks at a crime scene are very important to the crime scene investigation process. There are three different types of tool marks, these are compression, sliding, and cutting tool marks. All…