Photography
MID-RANGE PHOTOGRAPHS
Mid-range photographs are intended to transition the viewer into a more involved perspective of the crime scene. These photographs will show the items of evidence within the scene and their relationship to fixed items within the scene. They will show precise position of each item within the scene, as well as showing the context, perspective and scale of each item.
Take overall photographs of the crime scene.
Choose the appropriate lens and camera settings for your mid-range photographs.
Mid-range photographs can be taken in conjunction with overall photographs. When an item of evidentiary value is reached while taking overall photographs, use the camera to focus in on the item of evidence, documenting its location in relation to its surroundings. Document the location of the item of evidence from several different perspectives within the crime scene. Each item of evidentiary value within a crime scene should have mid-range photographs associated with it to show its location within the scene.
Add photo markers to items of evidence within the crime scene.
Retake the overall and mid-range photographs of the scene with the photo markers in place.
REFERENCES
Dutelle, Aric (2020). An Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Fish, Jacqueline et al (2014). Crime Scene Investigation. Routledge.
Fisher, Barry & Fisher, David (2012). Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation. CRC Press.
Gardner, Ross & Krouskup, Donna (2018). Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation, Third Edition. CRC Press.
Maloney, Michael & Housman, Donald (2014). Crime Scene Investigation Procedural Guide. CRC Press.
Ramirez, Christine & Parish-Fisher, Casie (2011). Crime Scene Processing and Investigation. CRC Press.
Standard Guide for Crime Scene Photography. OSAC Video/Imaging Technology & Analysis Subcommittee (2020, June). Retrieved August 15, 2021 from OSAC Site.