www.onscenephotos.com http://www.onscenephotos.com Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:58:52 +0000 en hourly 1 How To Insure You Get The Right Shot http://www.onscenephotos.com/2012/03/05/how-to-insure-you-get-the-right-shot/ http://www.onscenephotos.com/2012/03/05/how-to-insure-you-get-the-right-shot/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.onscenephotos.com/?p=11 When it comes to taking photos for a crime scene, ensuring that you get the most accurate shot that is not blurring and holds all the details is very important. These photos are going to help determine what happened, who is at fault, and any other information that can be gleaned from the situation.

While the proper lighting may not always be available at a crime scene that is no reason that the photographer taking the photos should not have proper lighting to ensure that all the details will be visible. Proper lighting, as well as an eye for detail is very important. Using a good zoom function on a camera will allow the photographer the opportunity to stay away from the mess while still getting the photos that will be needed for the case.

Having a strong stomach while photographing crime scenes is also important. Often times, a scene is gruesome and bloody. It can be difficult to view. Especially with a combination of things, such as, seeing dead people, the smells that may be in the area, and the overall bad feelings from the scene. Crime scene photography is not for everyone; many times, it can lead to nightmares and anxiety. Keep this in mind while taking the shots that you need for the crime scene investigators.

]]> http://www.onscenephotos.com/2012/03/05/how-to-insure-you-get-the-right-shot/feed/ 0 When The Scene Is Extremely Grisly http://www.onscenephotos.com/2012/03/02/when-the-scene-is-extremely-grisly/ http://www.onscenephotos.com/2012/03/02/when-the-scene-is-extremely-grisly/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.onscenephotos.com/?p=10 Crime scene photography is a way to capture all the details of the scene of a crime so that investigators can peruse them later and find existence of all the evidence. Sometimes, as is common with more violent crime scenes, the evidence that photographers are expected to immortalize is of a particularly gruesome nature. However, no matter how horrible the crime that was committed, you still have to create a record of it.

It’s important to remember that crime scene photography is about recording the facts. The dignity of the dead, or the horror at what happened at this scene, are not things to be considered at the time of crime scene recording. This branch of photography, and this stage of the process, is a clinical one. It is the photographer’s duty to record information about what happened and how it happened so that investigators can close the case and catch the party responsible for the incident. Many times it is the photographic evidence of a crime scene that is pivotal during a court trial. So no matter the horror you find waiting on the other end of your lens, it is your duty to record it all for posterity.

]]> http://www.onscenephotos.com/2012/03/02/when-the-scene-is-extremely-grisly/feed/ 0 Lighting And The Crime Scene: A Refresher http://www.onscenephotos.com/2012/02/28/lighting-and-the-crime-scene-a-refresher/ http://www.onscenephotos.com/2012/02/28/lighting-and-the-crime-scene-a-refresher/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.onscenephotos.com/?p=9 The use of photography at crime scenes has been used ever since the advent of the camera. Photography is an accepted way to present to courts the condition of the crime scene, the position of evidence and the evidence itself. Crime scene photography has evolved into an accepted science over the years.

In order to learn the science of crime scene photography one can go to school for formal training. Many colleges offer it as a part of criminology courses. There are associations of crime scene photography and photography schools which offer courses, both entry level and advanced, in order for you to begin a career in forensic photography. Many law enforcement agencies also do in-house training of personel in this discipline.

Whatever route you choose, you will soon learn that crime scene photography is not like what you see on TV. In a course you will learn preservation of the scene and the evidence involved is the most important thing. You will learn the use of specialized equipment such as a ring flash; a device which fits around the lens of your camera to minimize shadowing, rules and other tools specialized to the trade of crime scene photography. It is much technical than you see on crime shows.

]]> http://www.onscenephotos.com/2012/02/28/lighting-and-the-crime-scene-a-refresher/feed/ 0 How To Know What To Photograph At The Scene http://www.onscenephotos.com/2012/02/24/how-to-know-what-to-photograph-at-the-scene/ http://www.onscenephotos.com/2012/02/24/how-to-know-what-to-photograph-at-the-scene/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.onscenephotos.com/?p=8 Crime scene photography is one of the most instrumental and essential elements of any crime investigation, as the distinct and clear cut photographic evidence is crucial and critical in helping to make or break a case. The pictures taken have the ability to tell the story of the scene and provide clues and guidance when trying to determine the facts and circumstances of a case and scene. Because of this, you need to know exactly what needs to be photographed at any and all crime scenes so that you can be assured you have gathered the right amount of comprehensive evidence which will be required as the case progresses.

One of the best things to keep in mind is that in today’s digital image world, you can take as many pictures as possible without having to worry about the time and cost associated with developing the pictures. This is why if you are ever in doubt as to whether something should be captured on film, it is the safest bet to take the shot, The more pictures you can take, the better and stronger the evidence log will be. You need make sure that all important and essential shots are captured from various angles and distances so you can recreate entire crime scenes solely through the use of the pictures.

]]> http://www.onscenephotos.com/2012/02/24/how-to-know-what-to-photograph-at-the-scene/feed/ 0 How To Insure You Get The Right Angle http://www.onscenephotos.com/2012/02/21/how-to-insure-you-get-the-right-angle/ http://www.onscenephotos.com/2012/02/21/how-to-insure-you-get-the-right-angle/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.onscenephotos.com/?p=7 Taking a picture is all about getting the right shot as well as angle. If you can’t get the perfect shot, the final version may not look like what you expected it to be. In order to get a great angle shot when taking the picture the first time, here are a few tips that you can use:

Use your display: With most cameras today, you’ll have a digital display that shows exactly what your picture is going to look like before you even take it. While it’s tempting to use the image finder, consider using the digital display to ensure that you’re getting the right angle.

Learn your lens: Every camera will react different with its lens. The zoom as well as the type of camera can also affect the outcome as well. Play around with the different settings to ensure that you know how the angles are going to work with your camera lens.

Review and repeat: With photography, it’s really hard to get the right picture the first time that you shoot. Get in the habit of taking a picture, looking at it and taking one again. Even if it takes twenty shots before you get it right, you will at least know that the finished product will be exactly what you expected it to be.

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