Event Details
Special Techniques for Advanced Photographers - Mechanicsville, VA
Date(s): Monday, December 7th 2026 at 08:30 AM – Friday, December 11th 2026 at 05:00 PM
This course is designed for experienced crime scene photographers who already possess a working knowledge of photographic theory and the basics of crime scene photography used during a systematic approach to a crime scene investigation. This course will introduce the student to advanced techniques such as paint with light and other low light techniques, BLUESTAR® photography, Alternate Light Source photography and wound / injury documentation. Students are encouraged to bring their own photography equipment, provided it is a Single Lens Reflex (SLR) digital camera and includes all applicable equipment (flash unit, close-up rings, tri-pod, etc). If you choose to bring outside equipment, please bring the corresponding manuals as well. If you are unable to bring equipment from your agency, The Department of Forensic Science will supply ALL necessary equipment to complete the course.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE CLASS, APPLICANTS MUST INDICATE THEIR LEVEL OF CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE AND THE LEVEL OR AMOUNT OF TRAINING THEY HAVE RECEIVED IN CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE DIALOGUE BOX LABELED “Duties, Responsibilities, & Experience Related to This Seminar” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE APPLICATION.
This course will be limited to 12 students and is restricted to personnel from Virginia law enforcement agencies.
There is no fee to attend this course.
The registration will close on November 15th, 2026 at 5:00PM unless the course receives an overwhelming number of applications, which will prompt closing the course sooner.
It is very important that you include your duties and responsibilities when prompted during the application process; that information is needed to be considered for this course. Remember, you must have a valid email address to complete your application and follow the instructions to create a profile (one email address per profile, no duplications). In the field for “middle initial”, input a hyphen (-) if you do not have one since it is a required field. The email address utilized will receive a confirmation message once the application is submitted and a following email stating acceptance or denial to the course once the application has been reviewed. If you have already created a profile, you need only to log-in after entering the event password. *** If you do not receive a confirmation email, check your spam folder. If it DOES end up there, then most likely, the email indicating your acceptance will be sent to spam as well. ***
For additional information, view “Course Resources”, as additional information may be posted. If you have any questions or concerns with submitting, please feel free to contact me.
Tiffany J. Alston
Virginia Department of Forensic Science
Division of Technical Services
Forensic Training Section
8850 Times Dispatch Blvd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Desk: 804-588-4132
Main phone line: 804-786-6985
Course Resources
Applications are not being accepted at this time