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Crime Scene Photography,

Edition 3

Editors: By Edward M. Robinson

Publication Date: 01 Aug 2016

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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.

Key Features

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

About the author

By Edward M. Robinson, Associate Professor, Forensic Science Department, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA

Chapter 1. History of Forensic Imaging

My Inspiration
The Practical Value
The History
Summary

Chapter 2. Composition and Cardinal Rules

Use-Once Camera Versus a Professional Camera System
Composition and Cardinal Rules
Cardinal Rules of Crime Scene Photography
Discussion Questions
Exercises

Chapter 3. Crime Scene Photography

Photo Documentation Forms
“As Found,¿ “As Is,¿ or “In Situ¿ Photographs
Exterior Overall Photographs—Crime Scene
Midrange Photographs
Close-Up Photographs
The Photographic Documentation of Bodies and Wounds
Learning Objectives, Revisited
Discussion Questions
Exercises

Chapter 4. Basic Exposure (Nonflash) Concepts

The Proper Exposure Triangle
Shutter Speed as Motion Control
Reciprocal Exposures
The Reflective Light Meter
“Normal¿ and “Non-normal¿ Scenes
Tools for Determining “Proper¿ Exposures With Tricky Scenes
Bracketing
The f/16 Sunny Day Rule
The Eye Cup Cover
Learning Objectives, Revisited
Discussion Questions
Exercises

Chapter 5. Focus, Depth of Field, and Lenses

Focus
Depth of Field
Lenses
Learning Objectives, Revisited
Discussion Questions
Exercises (All Nonflash Shots)

Chapter 6. Electronic Flash

Guide Numbers
Flash Sync Speeds
Manual Flash Mode
The Inverse Square Law
Automatic and Dedicated Flash Exposure Modes
Built-In Flash Units
Fill-In Flash
Oblique Light, Both Flash and Nonflash (Flashlight)
Bounce Flash
Painting With Light3
Learning Objectives, Revisited
Discussion Questions
Exercises

Chapter 7. Ultraviolet, Infrared, and Fluorescence

The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Ultraviolet Light
Infrared Light on the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Visible Light Fluorescence
Learning Objectives, Revisited
Discussion Questions
Exercises

Chapter 8. Photogrammetry

Introduction to Photogrammetry
Perspective Grid Photogrammetry
Perspective Disc Photogrammetry
Natural Grid Photogrammetry
Reverse Projection Photogrammetry
Rhino Photogrammetry
Summary
Discussion Questions
Exercises

Chapter 9. Special Photography Situations

Subchapter 9.1. Aerial and Elevated View Photography
Subchapter 9.2. Autopsy Photography
Subchapter 9.3. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis and Photography
Subchapter 9.4. Drones
Subchapter 9.5. Photographic Documentation of Shooting Incidents
Subchapter 9.6. Surveillance Photography
Subchapter 9.7. Underwater Photography
Subchapter 9.8. Vehicle Crash Photography

Chapter 10. Digital Imaging Technologies

The Cliché
Bias and Uncertainty
Bits, Bytes, Pixels, and Dots Exposed
Make a Strategy for the Entire Imaging Process
The Science of Digital Imaging Is Getting a Bit Deeper
Joint Photographic Expert Group
Tagged Image File
Digital Forensics Is Like the Wild West
Summary

Chapter 11. Digital Image Processing of Evidentiary Photography

Introduction
Standard Operating Procedure
Image-Processing Guidelines
Image-Processing Techniques and Procedures
Summary

Chapter 12. Legal Issues Related to Photographs and Digital Images

Criteria of Photographs and Digital Images as Evidence
The Purpose of Crime Scene Photographs
Photographs of Suspects and Evidence
Legal Implications of Digital Imaging
International Association for Identification Resolution 97-9

Title Reviews

"...a fantastic resource for Colleges and Universities, it is also a must read for those who take their forensic and crime scene photography seriously enough to continually invest in new skills. I do recommend this book and have been able to use some of the practices in my teaching, while also learning new ideas myself."—CSEye

ISBN: 9780128027646

Page Count: 800

Retail Price (USD) :

Robinson, Introduction to Crime Scene Photography, 9780123865434, Aug 2012, $79.95
Houck and Siegel, Fundamentals of Forensic Science 3e, 9780128000373, Jan 2010, $99.95
Blitzer, Understanding Forensic Digital Imaging, 9780123704511, Jul 2008, $116.00

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Abraham Aysa (DOJ/ICITAP Central America Program)

A must for any crime scene investigator trying to hone in their crime scene photography skills and fundamentals!

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