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Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI

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<strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>of</strong> Forens c Serv ces 2007<br />

Block out br ght amb ent l ght w th a<br />

sunscreen to max m ze the l ght from the<br />

flash.<br />

Focus on the bottom <strong>of</strong> the mpress on,<br />

not on the scale. Take an ex st ng- or<br />

reflected-light photograph.<br />

Position the flash at a very low angle<br />

(10–15 degrees) to the mpress on. Th s<br />

w ll enhance the deta l <strong>of</strong> the mpress on.<br />

For consistent exposure, hold the flash at<br />

least 5–7 feet from the mpress on. Shoot<br />

several exposures, bracket ng toward<br />

overexposure to obta n max mum mage<br />

detail. Move the flash two or more angles<br />

to the mpress on.<br />

Take the exposures, move the l ght to<br />

another pos t on, adjust the sunscreen,<br />

and repeat Steps 7 and 8.<br />

Impressions in Snow<br />

Impressions in snow are difficult to photograph<br />

because <strong>of</strong> lack <strong>of</strong> contrast. F rst, attempt to<br />

photograph the mpress ons as f n so l. To<br />

ncrease the contrast, l ghtly spray snow<br />

mpress ons w th Snow Pr nt Wax, a mater al used<br />

for cast ng snow mpress ons, or w th colored<br />

spray pa nt. Hold the spray can at least 2–3 feet<br />

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