Part 1
 Find something in this room and take a picture of it
using your cell phone.
 Take the picture how YOU think a CSI would take the
picture while analyzing the crime scene.
 If you feel that you need extra materials, please ask.
 When you are finished come back to your seat.
How’d It Go?
 There is very specific protocol for taking pictures as a
Forensic Scientist. If pictures aren’t taken according to
this protocol they WILL be thrown out of court.
 Look at your picture of determine if you did each of
the following:
Number of Shots
 You should have taken at least 4 pictures
Overall view: Photo of the overall view of the crime
scene
2. Medium view: Picture of where the piece of evidence
is in reference to other items
3. Close-up view: A picture of only the object
1.
Overall Example
Medium Example
Angle
 ALL pictures must be taken from a 90 degree angle in
order to be admitted into a court of law.
Ruler and Evidence Number
 An L-shaped ruler must be visible in all pictures. Most
Forensic Scientists recommend taking the exact same
picture with and without the ruler.
 An evidence number must also be visible. This
number should correspond to the number seen in the
medium view picture.
 Note: Some evidence numbers have rulers on them and
others do not
Part 2
 Now that you’ve gain Forensic Photographer
knowledge, let’s try this again.
 Using the SAME object you did before, take pictures
according to the protocol we just learned.
 Return to your seat when you are done
 Note: You will be using these techniques throughout
the rest of the semester. So, if you have questions, ask
NOW!
Part 3
Go through this check list with a partner and see how
you did.
Overall View
Medium View
Close-up View
 90 degree angle
 Ruler
 Evidence Number