forensic photography in death investigations

$80.00

December 4, 2025 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  EST

Live Webinar

Instructor: Ashley Luth, CSCSA - Forensic Science Assistant Supervisor

This 3-hour live webinar provides crime scene personnel, death investigators, and forensic professionals with practical knowledge and skills regarding the documentation of death scenes and deceased individuals. Effective forensic photography is more than just taking pictures, it is about creating a permanent, objective record that preserves critical evidence for investigation and courtroom presentation.

This course covers the full process of photographic documentation, from scene orientation and overall views to detailed images of the deceased, injuries, and postmortem changes. Participants will learn how to adapt techniques to a variety of challenging conditions, including decomposed or burned remains, outdoor burials, and multiple fatality events. The course also highlights the integration of specialized technology, including UV/IR photography and the use of alternate light sources, while reinforcing the importance of foundational photographic practices.

Topics Covered:

1. Core Principles of Forensic Photography

2. Photographing Death Scenes and Sequential Techniques

3. Photographing the Deceased, including Injuries and Key Correlated Evidence

4. Special Considerations and Challenges

5. Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

6. Case Studies (Natural and Non-Natural Death Scenes)

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to confidently document death scenes and deceased individuals using proper photographic techniques, adapt to challenging environments, and understand the important evidentiary photographs for a variety of death types. 

This class is pending approval for 3 hours of IAI Crime Scene Recertification credits and 3 hours of ABMDI continuing education hours.

Attendance Policy: Students must attend this class to receive a certificate.  Students that have enrolled in the class but need to cancel shall contact Suncoast Forensics at meredith@suncoastforensics.com.  No shows for the class will result in a non-refundable class fee.  This fee will be waived in instances of legitimate emergencies.  If an agency needs to send a substitution in place of a registered student, contact Suncoast Forensics to provide updated student information.

This webinar can only be attended by the individual that has registered for the course. Suncoast Forensics does not permit the watching, listening, broadcasting, or distributing of this webinar to any individuals that are not registered for this course.