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 19 - Friday, May 23, 2025
Course will meet daily, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Registration
Deadline for Registration: April 30 or until class is full
Space is limited to 20 participants
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. The Department of Forensic Science has arranged government rates at two hotels close to campus that trainees may use. If using one of these locations, please state that you are with the VCU Forensic Science Department and request the state/government or special rate.
Linden Row
- 100 E Franklin St.
- $129 per night plus taxes
- Four-minute walk to training site
- No on-site parking, but several public options close to hotel
- (804) 225-5841 or alexa@lindenrowinn.com
The Graduate Hotel
- 301 W Franklin St.
- $129 per night plus taxes
- Valet parking is $32 per night. Numerous lots and garages are also available near the hotel; hotel staff will help locate available parking upon check-in.
- (804)521-3407 or mbosworth@graduaterichmond.com