Professional and accurate photographic documentation is critical for creating lasting first impressions in the minds of a jury. Beginning with a review of basic photography principles, the book seamlessly integrates this information with corresponding applications in crime scene photography. Providing tips on creating compelling photos on a limited budget, it demonstrates how to photograph fingerprint, footwear, and tirewear impressions; tool and bite marks; and bloodstain patterns. It also explores specialized topics such as nighttime and low-light photography, flash photography, painting with light techniques, the photography of Luminol reactions, laser trajectories, and ultraviolet and infrared light photography.