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

Abhishek Yadav , Abdul Raoof 1 , Abhishek Yadav 2 , Karthi Vignesh Raj K 3 , Sudhir K Gupta 4

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Journal of Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology 8(1):p 29-34, January-June 2022. | DOI: http://dx.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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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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Abdul Raoof, Abhishek Yadav, Karthi Vignesh Raj K, Sudhir K Gupta/A Guide to Forensic Photography- An Indispensable Tool
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jfct.2454.9363.8122.3

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Forensic Photography; Crime Scene reconstruction; Postmortem Photography; Medicolegal Examination.

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