ABSTRACT
The purpose of forensic photography is to capture quality, representative photographic images of the crime scene at the given time when the investigator entered the crime scene. Forensic photography also includes photography of evidence in the crime laboratory after chemical processing or examination with alternate light sources. Luminol photography is a team effort of a photographer capturing the images, an assistant applying the chemical, and a second assistant controlling the room lighting and a flashlight or an additional exterior flash unit. Infrared energy, present beyond the visible spectrum, affects photography. Close-up photographs, also called macro photography, or identification photographs should be taken in addition to overall and intermediate photos to further clarify the scene. In a hit-and-run accident scene, after following the basic accident procedures, additional photography is required to document any kind of physical evidence that could lead to the identification of the suspect’s vehicles.
