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Forensic Photography – Criminal Investigation / Police Science – Comprehensive Lecture Notes and Exam Review Material

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This document contains comprehensive lecture notes on forensic photography, covering the principles, history, techniques, equipment, lighting, photographic films, camera types, and the application of photography in forensic and police investigations. It also includes review questions and pre-test items that help students prepare for examinations in forensic science and criminal investigation. The material discusses crime scene photography, photographic evidence, light theory, camera components, lenses, film types, photographic paper, and forensic documentation techniques, making it a complete study guide for forensic photography courses.

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Photography
Greek Word “PHOS” OR “PHOTOS” means “LIGHT”
“GRAPHO” means “WRITING”
“GRAPHIA” meaning “TO DRAW”

It is an art or science which deals with the
reproduction of images through the action of light upon
sensitized materials (f il m or paper) with the aid of the
camera and its accessories and the chemical processes
involved therein.

,POLICE PHOTOGRAPHY
 It is an art or science which deals with the
study of the principles of photography, the
preparation of photographic evidence and its
application to police work.

Photograph
 Is the mechanical and chemical result of
photography.

, FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
-The application of the principles of
photography to law or administration of
justice.
- The MOST INDESPENSABLE
science because NO EVIDENCE SHALL BE
ACCEPTED BY LAW WITHOUT IT.

, FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
-The application of the principles of
photography to law or administration of justice.
Vs.

POLICE PHOTOGRAPHY
-The application of photography to
POLICE works.
-Also known in its old usage as BLACK
AND WHITE photography.

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