Questions and Answers
What does the term 'photography' derive from?
The Greek words 'Phos' meaning 'light' and 'Grapho' meaning 'writing'.
Who coined the term 'photography'?
What is the mechanical and chemical result of photography known as?
Photograph
A picture and a photograph are the same.
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What is police photography?
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Forensic photography is the art or science of photographically documenting a _____ and evidence.
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What does forensic photography cover?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Forensic Photography
- Photography derives from Greek: "Phos" meaning "light" and "Grapho" meaning "writing," implying "to draw with light."
- Coined by Sir John F.W. Herschel in correspondence with Henry Fox Talbot.
- Functions through light striking light-sensitive crystals in film, creating subtle changes.
- Serves as a universal communication and artistic expression tool, transcending language barriers.
Definition and Concepts
- Photography: The process of producing images through light on sensitized materials (film or paper) using a camera and its accessories.
- Picture: A broader term from Latin "pictura," refers to any image created through various means including painting, drawing, or photography.
- Photograph: Specifically an image produced by photography, distinguishing it from other forms of visual representation.
Types of Photography in Law Enforcement
- Police Photography: Focuses on the principles and preparation of photographic evidence in police work, emphasizing legal applications.
- Forensic Photography: The practice of document crime scenes and evidence photographically for laboratory analysis and court purposes, a vital branch of forensic science.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Understanding photography's role in the criminal justice system and its historical development.
- Defining critical terminology related to photography and its relevance to law enforcement efforts.
- Identifying and explaining essential camera parts and functions relevant for photography practices.
- Recognizing technological advances in photography during the nineteenth century.
- Narrating the beginnings of forensic imaging and its evolution within police work.
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