Crime Scene Photography Course

The Department of Forensic Science is offering a week-long course in Crime Scene Photography taught by Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Trainer and Certified Crime Scene Analyst, Stephen Stockman.

When

Monday, May 18 - Friday, May 22, 2026

Course will meet daily, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Course Details

Students will participate in lectures and practical exercises on the way to earning a certificate of completion and a digital badge.

Course Topics

  • Photography theory
  • Available light photography
  • Flash photography
  • Tripod usage in crime scene
  • Systematic photography
  • Special techniques
  • Examination quality
  • Low light, night photography 

Practical Exercises

  • Fundamentals
  • Exposure
  • Depth of field
  • External flash control
  • Low light crime scene photography
  • Crime scene photography
  • Examination quality photography
  • Victim/suspect photo documentation
  • Footwear/fingerprint EQP

Class Location

VCU Monroe Park Campus, STEM Building
817 West Franklin St., Room 317
Richmond, VA 23220

Parking

West Broad Street Deck
1111 W. Broad St., Richmond VA 23220
Parking QR codes required for leaving garage will be provided on first day

Payment Information

Fee: $540
Payment-in-full deadline: TBD

Once registration is complete, an invoice will be emailed to the registered person and their agency contact (if applicable) with additional payment instructions. Acceptable forms of payment include credit card (preferred), check or money order payable to VCU Department of Forensic Science.

For payment questions, contact Barbara Payne, fiscal administrator, at blpayne@vcu.edu

Fee Includes

  • Thumb drive with PDF course book
  • All materials for course
  • Use of all equipment needed (laptops, camera gear) - Trainees can also bring their own equipment to use, if preferred!
  • On-campus parking
  • Friday group lunch

Lodging

Trainees will book their own lodging, as needed.  There are numerous Hotels and AirBNB options in walking distance