Crime Scene Photography Course

Crime Scene Photography course taught by Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Trainer, College Assistant Professor and Certified Crime Scene Analyst, Stephen Stockman.

Dates: Monday, May 19, 2025 – Sunday, May 25, 2025

Location: Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Forensic Science STEM Building/817 W. Franklin St Richmond, VA

Audience: Practitioners in the field wanting to improve their skills. Graduates looking to improve their resumes.

Course Topics include:

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

Practical Exercises include:

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

Sponsor(s): VCU Department of Forensic Science

Event contact: Stephen Stockman, stockmansk@vcu.edu