Low-Light Photography for Basic Crime Scene Documentation
8-Hour In-Person Course
Tuition: $150 per person
IAI-approved for 8 hours of certification and recertification training
Course Overview
Low-Light Photography for Basic Crime Scene Documentation is an 8-hour, hands-on course designed for personnel responsible for documenting crime scenes with a digital camera, on-camera flash, and flashlight. The course focuses on practical techniques for producing useful photographic documentation when available light is limited or inconsistent.
Students work through exposure, flash, ambient light, long exposures, and common low-light problems using techniques that can be applied directly in the field.
Who Should Attend
Law enforcement officers, crime scene investigators, evidence technicians, and other personnel responsible for basic photographic documentation of crime scenes.
What You’ll Learn
Exposure control in low-light environments
Using ambient light effectively
On-camera flash techniques
Long-exposure photography
Using flashlights as supplemental light sources
Managing common low-light documentation problems
Required Equipment
Students should bring:
Digital camera
On-camera flash
Flashlight
Camera batteries and memory cards
Course Format
8 hours of in-person instruction combining classroom discussion, demonstrations, and hands-on photographic exercises. The course emphasizes practical techniques that can be applied with standard field equipment.
Host This Course at Your Agency
Interested in bringing this course to your department or organization? Vulcan Forensic Training offers in-person instruction for agencies and training groups. Contact us to discuss scheduling, location, class size, and course logistics.
The hosting agency receives two complimentary seats. A minimum of eight paid participants is required for the course to be conducted.