Legal Photography: A Complete Reference for Documenting Scenes, Situations, and Evidence for Civil Cases PDF
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About the Author Stan Sholik has spent over three decades as a commercial, advertising and illustrative photographer in Orange County, CA. During that time he has developed a national reputation in a wide range of technology-oriented specialties for his clients in the computer, electronics, medical device and food industries. Early in his career he began specializing in close-up/macro photography, motion-simulation and in-camera photocomposition to enhance the images created with his large-format cameras. Stan transitioned quickly to full digital capture and has applied several techniques unique to digital capture to his close-up and macro photography. He has also gained a reputation as a writer on both conventional and digital imaging topics with numerous articles and books. Self-taught as a photographer, Stan holds a BS degree in physics and an MA in English from Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh, PA. Copyright © 2015 by Stan Sholik. All rights reserved. All photographs by the author. Published by: Amherst Media, Inc. P.O. Box 586 Buffalo, N.Y. 14226 Fax: 716-874-4508 www.AmherstMedia.com Publisher: Craig Alesse Senior Editor/Production Manager: Michelle Perkins Editors: Barbara A. Lynch-Johnt, Harvey Goldstein, Beth Alesse Associate Publisher: Kate Neaverth Editorial Assistance from: Carey A. Miller, Sally Jarzab, John S. Loder Business Manager: Adam Richards Warehouse and Fulfillment Manager: Roger Singo ISBN-13: 978-1-60895-860-3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2014955644 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded or otherwise, without prior written consent from the publisher. Notice of Disclaimer: The information contained in this book is based on the authors’ experience and opinions. The authors and publisher will not be held liable for the use or misuse of the information in this book. Check out Amherst Media’s blogs at: http://portrait-photographer.blogspot.com/ http://weddingphotographer-amherstmedia.blogspot.com/ Contents Introduction Why Legal Photography? Digital Capture Admissibility Some History The Role of the Legal Photographer Disclaimer 1. Equipment Considerations Camera Selection Camera Type Image Resolution Sensor Size ISO Exposure Modes White Balance Image Capture Formats EXIF Metadata Lens Selection Exposure Considerations Depth of Field Considerations Hyperfocal Distance Video Capture Considerations Tripod Considerations 2. Lighting Considerations Available Light Electronic Flash Speedlight as the Main Light Speedlight as a Fill Light Continuous Light 3. Photographing the Scene Required Views Establishing Photos Mid-Range Photos Close-Up Photos Record Keeping Recording Information in Images Paper Records 4. Photographing Evidence General Considerations Lighting Techniques 45 Degree Lighting Diffused Lighting Oblique Lighting Bounce Lighting Transmitted Lighting Axial Lighting 5. Photographing Specific Types of Cases Personal Injury Slips and Falls Wounds, Dog Bites, Burns, and Other Skin Injuries Sports Injuries Property Damage Traffic Accidents Medical Malpractice Product Liability Intellectual Property Other 6. Post-Processing General Considerations Software Considerations Adobe Lightroom Adobe Photoshop Image Authentication Workflow 7. The Legal Photographer as Witness Lay Witness Expert Witness Deposition 8. Marketing Legal Photography Your Legal Photography Website Social Media Legal Organizations Trade Organizations Index
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