Cost of forensic photographic examination
Indicative prices. The exact cost is determined after a preliminary review of the photographs, files, questions and case materials.
| Preliminary analysis of a photograph and questions | from RUB 10,000 |
| Court-appointed forensic photographic examination | from RUB 70 000 |
| Examination of photographic images | from RUB 50,000 |
| Examination of photographic equipment | from RUB 80,000 |
| Signs of image compositing, retouching and alteration | from RUB 80,000 |
| Photograph metadata and digital traces | from RUB 60,000 |
| Photographic capture conditions and image quality | from RUB 60,000 |
| Comparison of photographs and their fragments | from RUB 70 000 |
| Review of a forensic photographic examination report | from RUB 50,000 |
| Specialist participation in a court hearing | from RUB 20,000 |
Important: the cost depends on the number of images, availability of source files, the need to examine a device, metadata or comparison materials, and urgency.
Indicative timeframes
- Review of an expert report — at least 5 working days.
- Specialist’s opinion — at least 10 working days.
- Court-appointed examination — at least 16 working days.
These timeframes apply to standard assignments and begin after the order has been agreed, the complete set of materials has been received and the agreed payment conditions have been met.
The complexity of the assignment, the volume of materials and the involvement of other specialists may extend the timeframe. The exact timeframe and scope of work are recorded in the order before work begins.
Inquiry
Send a photograph or describe the task
You may send the source image, storage medium, capture device, documents, the court's questions or a report for review.
- photographic images;
- photographic equipment;
- metadata and digital traces;
- compositing, retouching, alteration;
- review of an expert report.