Crime Scene Photography

by Edward M. Robinson

Overview

Crime Scene Photography, Third Edition, covers the general principles and concepts of photography, while also delving into the more practical elements and advanced concepts of forensic photography. Robinson assists the reader in understanding and applying essential concepts in order to create images that are able to withstand challenges in court. This text is a required reading by both the International Association for Identification’s Crime Scene Certification Board and the Forensic Photography Certification Board. Includes an instructor website with lecture slides, practical exercises, a test bank, and image collection and many videos which can be used.

• Extensively illustrated with over 1000 full color photographs, with many images entirely new for the third edition
• Over 100 practical exercises help the reader grasp the practical applications
• Variations of correct and incorrect approaches, to be used alongside practical exercises, available online in the Instructor’s Manual
• The chapter on Special Photographic Situations includes new sections on autopsy photography, images from drones, recommendations to photographically document bloodstain patterns and firearms trajectories

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128027684
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	06/12/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	800
File size:	170 MB
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About the Author

Edward M. Robinson began his career in law enforcement in 1971, with the Arlington County (Virginia) Police Department (ACPD). After 25 years with the ACPD, Mr. Robinson created the Crime Scene Investigation concentration at The George Washington University for their Master of Forensic Science degree program, and continues there today.

Table of Contents

1. History of Forensic Imaging2. Composition and Cardinal Rules3. Crime Scene Photography4. Basic Exposure (Nonflash) Concepts5. Focus, Depth of Field, and Lenses6. Electronic Flash7. Ultraviolet, Infrared, and Fluorescence8. Photogrammetry9. Special Photography Situations10. Digital Imaging Technologies11. Digital Image Processing of Evidentiary Photography12. Legal Issues Related to Photographs and Digital Images

What People are Saying About This

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Seamlessly combines the theory and practice of the craft

Editorial Reviews

"[The book] addresses a technically sensitive practice with great accuracy. The writing is concise and easy to understand... The content is well organized and, fittingly, uses ample photographs as examples of both correct and incorrect ways to employ various photographic techniques. Specific topics discussed range from filters, flash, and focus to evidentiary concerns and court presentations. An excellent table of contents and index make finding specific content a breeze…. The text is written primarily for a law enforcement audience. This solid text would serve nicely, however, for security professionals who may need to document accidents, potential hazards, crimes, or property loss. It is an excellent reference and would serve both a novice and experienced photographer." —Security Management Magazine

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