Exam 9: Evidence Photography

This type of photography is basically the same as close-up photography.

Items of evidence should be photographed at the crime scene using mid-range and close-up photographs to document the position of the evidence within the crime scene.

Which of the following is a technique whereby transparent (also known as colorless) objects may be photographed showing detail and contrast with the addition of a light source?

Microphotography uses a microscope to record minute evidence such as hairs and fibers.

International and national laws mandate the use of military time stamps in photographic data sheets to document the time the photo was taken.

One way to create shadow effects in footprints on light-colored soil or snow is to use:

In terms of evidence photography, photographing fingerprints at the crime scene is not mandatory as they will be collected later in the investigation.

Which of the following are the two primary purposes that court photographs serve?

An excellent way for photographing blood spatters with proper sizing is to include a ______________ in the photos.

Which of the following should NOT be included in a photo data sheet?

For close-up photos, bellows extensions can be used; these are often bulkier than tubes but are more versatile.

Lighting that is low and to the side of an impression is called: