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A Guide to Forensic Photography: An Indispensable Tool in Modern Forensic Medicine Practice and Medicolegal Cases

Abhishek Yadav, Abdul Raoof, Karthi Vignesh Raj K, Sudhir K Gupta

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Journal of Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology 8(1):p 29-34, January-June 2022. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jfct.2454.9363.8122.3

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Abdul Raoof, Abhishek Yadav, Karthi Vignesh Raj K, Sudhir K Gupta/A Guide to Forensic Photography- An Indispensable Tool in Modern Forensic Medicine Practice and Medicolegal Cases/J Forensic Chemistry Toxicol. 2022;8(1): 29–34.

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Received : December 22, 2021         Accepted : January 05, 2022          Published : June 25, 2222

Abstract

Forensic photography has become an important tool in the medicolegal system, so as to it give a complete picture for investigating crime scenes. It is the easiest and effectual way to capture the crime scene, in a way what could’ve happened that even the most illustrative and descriptive words could not do. However, appropriate selection and implementation of the proper photography and computer equipment combined with effective training and correct workflow patterns is required for incorporating photography into the field of forensic practice with proper documentation. This paper highlights basic aspects to gain clear and focused photographs both in living individuals and Medicolegal Postmortem examination. The paper contains the propositions for a draft protocol for Forensic Photography in Crime Scene Examination, Medicolegal examination, postmortem examination and examination of exhibits. The authors aim to make a guiding document by virtue of their experience so as to guide the young Forensic Medicine experts/ Forensic Scientists.

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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Abdul Raoof, Abhishek Yadav, Karthi Vignesh Raj K, Sudhir K Gupta/A Guide to Forensic Photography- An Indispensable Tool in Modern Forensic Medicine Practice and Medicolegal Cases/J Forensic Chemistry Toxicol. 2022;8(1): 29–34.

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Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.

Received Accepted Published
December 22, 2021 January 05, 2022 June 25, 2222
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jfct.2454.9363.8122.3

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Forensic PhotographyCrime Scene reconstructionPostmortem PhotographyMedicolegal Examination

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