Question

phtographs of the crime scene are usually taken in three stages. this approach enables a picture of all circumstances to be painted for jurors while leading up to the most critical part of the crime scene. what are the three photographic stages to document a crime scene?

Answer 1

Overall, Midrange, and Close-up/ Evidence photos

Step-by-step explanation:

Overall Photos

Overall photos capture the global aspects of the crime scene. Their purpose is to show exactly where the scene was and to show all boundaries of the scene. Overall photographs are typically taken in an overlapping fashion from the outside of the perimeter looking in, and from the center of the scene looking out. This covers all areas of the scene.

Midrange Photos

Midrange photographs transition the viewer from an “outsider looking in” perspective, to a more involved perspective. Items of evidence and their spatial relationships are shown. Typically, this is done by depicting a single item in relation to a fixed object in the scene. Done correctly, this technique shows proper context, perspective, and scale. It will also show the precise position of each piece of evidence.

Close-up Photos and Evidence Photos

Close-up photographs are deliberate depictions of individual items of evidence. They must show all sides of the item and clearly show any markings, defects, or other identifying features. Each photograph is usually taken twice: once with a scale, and once without a scale