A permanent record of the state of the mishap and crime scene is created by forensic photography. shooters who investigate using forensic techniques are known as forensic, crime scene, or evidence shooters. Producing accurate, transparent, and objective images that can be used in court is the primary aim of a crime scene or forensic photographer. The most popular technique for gathering photographic proof is taking pictures with a camera. This approach is favored because it allows for clear viewing of enlarged images. The proof is then kept in a sealed container to prevent contamination. (Claridge, 2016). In forensic photography, maintaining images in their original form is crucial. A method like forensic disc imaging is important in preservation because it creates an exact copy of the original image. An Australian High Court convicted Mr. Smith of bank robbery in 2001. It was alleged that Mr. Smith alongside others robbed two bank officers of sums money belonging to a bank on 26 June 1997. The conviction was based on forensic photographic proof, captured on the bank’s security camera (Networked Knowledge).
Forensic photography has opened opportunities in solving major crimes in Victoria like robberies and murder. It allows investigators to recreate and analyze a crime scene at a later point and provides a clear view of how the crime scene originally appeared (Rohatgi & Kapoor). Investigators do not require chemicals or specialist to analyze photographic evidence like in the case of DNA and fingerprint evidence. Despite the strengths of forensic photography it also has several limitations that can undermine its credibility. The evidence is open to manipulation through editing and Photoshop. Also, only the high quality and accurately collected pieces of evidence can be admissible in a court of law.
References
Claridge, J. (2016). Recording and Preserving the Crime Scene. Explore Forensics. Retrieved Oct. 20, 2017, from http://www.exploreforensics.co.uk/recording-and-preserving-the- crime-scene.html
Networked Knowledge. (n.d). Smith v The Queen 2001 HCA 50. Retrieved Oct. 20, 2017, from http://netk.net.au/Australia/Smith.asp
Rohatgi, R., & Kapoor, A.K (n.d). Importance of Still Photography at Scene of Crime: A Forensic vs. Judicial Perspective. Crime Scene Investigator Network. Retrieved Oct. 20, 2017, from http://www.crime-scene- investigator.net/importance-of-still-photography-at- scene-of-crime.html
