Effective crime-scene-photography requires careful planning, attention to detail, and adherence to best practices:

• Establishing Context: Begin by capturing wide-angle shots of the entire scene to provide context and orientation. Photographers include reference points and scale markers in their images to establish spatial relationships and provide a sense of scale. This may involve including rulers, measuring tapes, or other objects of known dimensions in the frame.
• Systematic Approach: Follow a systematic approach to photographing the scene, moving from overall views to close-ups of individual pieces of evidence.
• Lighting and Composition: Use proper lighting techniques and angles to minimize glare, shadows, and distortion, ensuring clear and accurate images. Proper lighting is essential to capture clear, detailed images without distortion or shadows. Crime scene photographers use a combination of natural and artificial lighting to illuminate the scene evenly. Techniques such as bounce flash or diffusers help soften harsh shadows and prevent overexposure.
• Scale and Reference: Include scale markers and reference points, such as rulers or placards with case numbers, to provide a sense of size and location.
• Multiple Perspectives: Take photographs from multiple angles and heights to capture different perspectives and details of the scene.