Crime Scene Photography - Hardcover

Edward M. Robinson

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ISBN 10: 0123693837 ISBN 13: 9780123693839

Publisher: Academic Press, 2007

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Crime Scene Photography is a book wrought from years of experience, with material carefully selected for ease of use and effectiveness in training, and field tested by the author in his role as a Forensic Services Supervisor for the Baltimore County Police Department.

While there are many books on non-forensic photography, none of them adequately adapt standard image-taking to crime scene photography. The forensic photographer, or more specifically the crime scene photographer, must know how to create an acceptable image that is capable of withstanding challenges in court. This book blends the practical functions of crime scene processing with theories of photography to guide the reader in acquiring the skills, knowledge and ability to render reliable evidence.

Required reading by the IAI Crime Scene Certification Board for all levels of certification
Contains over 500 photographs
Covers the concepts and principles of photography as well as the "how to" of creating a final product
Includes end-of-chapter exercises

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Book Description:

Seamlessly combines the theory and practice of the craft

From the Back Cover:

Crime Scene Photography, Second Edition

Edward M. Robinson, Associate Professor, Forensic Science Department, the George Washington University, Washington DC

With contributions from David ("Ski") Witzke - Vice President, Program Management, Foray Technologies, and Robert C. Sanders – Wisconsin State Crime Lab. Crime Scene Photography, Second Edition covers the general principals and concepts of photography, while also delving into the more practical elements and advanced concepts of forensic photography. Edward Robinson assists the reader in understanding and applying essential concepts in order to create images that are able to withstand challenges in court. The first part of the book deals with the basic theory and science of photography required to take superior photographs, and covers topics such as composition, exposure, focus, depth of field, and flash techniques. The second part of the text deals specifically with the challenges of photographing a crime scene, including instructions on how to document bodies and wounds, traffic accident photography, underwater photography and aerial photography. In the latter portions of the text, the author turns to digital theory and its advantages and disadvantages.

New to this edition:

Over 600 full-color photographs

Two new chapters on 'The History of Forensic Photography', and 'Digital Image Processing of Evidentiary Photography'

Key Features:

An essential reference for crime scene photography, including topics such as Composition, the Inverse Square Law, Court Cases affecting photography, Digital Processing techniques, Photogrammetry

Required reading by the Crime Scene Certification Board of the International Association for Identification (IAI) for all levels of certification

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.

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