Forensic Photography II

Once an investigator has mastered basic forensic photography, there are advanced skills and techniques that can allow for greater effectiveness in documenting crime scenes and physical evidence.  Participants will learn photographic techniques such as low light/nighttime, ultraviolet, infrared, and laser photography.  Course instruction is through lecture, case review, and application exercises.

This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Texas Forensic Science Academy Forensic Photography II Course #40054.

• Forensic Photography I or a course equivalent.

Please fax documents to (979) 862-2788 or send an email to law@teex.tamu.edu two weeks prior to class start date.

• Must be licensed or certified peace officers with a current commission or non-commissioned personnel assigned to investigate/process crime scenes

Equipment

• SLR camera (digital format highly recommended)
• Electronic flash
• Cable release
• Tripod
• Flashlight

Equipment

• Camera instruction manual
• Electronic flash instruction manual
• Extra batteries for camera and flash
• Laptop computer and photo card reader (for photo review)
• Macro lens, diopters, or extension tubes
• Color contrast filters
• Photographic (forensic) barrier filters
• Blue #47 glass filter for B&W film
• RM72 infrared glass filter
• Various light sources to paint with light: flash light, spotlight, pen light

• Law enforcement and non-commissioned personnel assigned to crime scene investigations

• If paying by purchase order or check, please fill out the required registration form and send to law@teex.tamu.edu or fax to (979) 862-2788.