The nature of the examination
Forensic photographic examination concerns photographic images and the technical equipment used to produce them. The objects examined may include digital photographs, prints, negatives, storage media, still cameras, video cameras and mobile devices.
Typical tasks
- examining signs of image alteration;
- analysing digital traces and metadata;
- assessing quality and capture conditions;
- comparing photographs and fragments;
- checking the link between an image and a device.