By choosing Brooks Photographic Imaging a client can expect a variety of in-depth lectures based upon Michael's training, professional work experiences and expertise as a seasoned speaker.  Over the years Michael has received thousands of favorable reviews for his experise and presentation style.

Beginning in 1997, Michael has presented well over 100 lectures to a wide range of distinguished audiences from all levels of law enforcement to the U.S. military intelligence community. 

Some of the audiences Michael has been requested and honored to present before include the highly prestigious FBI National Academy, the International Association for Identification (to include local and International Chapters of the IAI), U.S. Naval Intelligence, and many state and local police agencies throughout the United States.

• Investigative Scene Documentation (3 – 4 Hours in length)

In this lecture the basic rules, protocols and/or procedures as they pertain to investigative scene documentation are covered.  The topics to be covered will apply whether you are tasked to photograph a crime scene, accident scene, disaster scene, or any other scene that may be or is currently under investigation.  Additionally, the photography of evidence such as latent fingerprints, footwear & tire tracks, blood evidence, and much more that may be identified at a scene will be covered, too.

More importantly, the various photographic imaging systems will be discussed, to include traditional film and the latest digital technologies and the pros and cons of each system. 

In conclusion, Standard Operating Procedures and SWGIT guidelines will be thoroughly presented and debated in a Q&A session with the audience.

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• Aerial Photography (2 - 3 Hours in length)

This lecture will cover the equipment, techniques and challenges in performing aerial photography for investigative, intelligence gathering and security purposes.

In-depth topics will include equipment selection, photographic techniques and the obstacles involved in performing aerial photography from various aerial platforms.

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• The Photography of Footwear & Tire Track Evidence (3 – 4 Hours in length)

This lecture will present the photographic equipment, techniques, and the application(s) of each technique as they pertain to photographing Footwear & Tire Track impression evidence found at a scene under investigation as well as in a laboratory setting.

The techniques and equipment discussed will present relevant information in order to obtain examination quality photographs of Footwear and Tire Track impression evidence.  

Film vs. digital imaging technologies, and the pros and cons of each media will be discussed, followed by a Q&A session.

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• Photographic Tips & Tricks (2-3 Hours in length)

This lecture presents basic photographic techniques and various tricks that every photographer should have in his or her “Camera Bag” of tricks.

For instance, tips for photographing objects under the seat of a car will be covered, objects that may be lying halfway in a shadow and halfway in sun light, or tips for reducing the glare on an object in order to show more detail. 

Further discussion will cover basic techniques that are many times taken for granted or overlooked when using cameras, lenses, and flash units while documenting evidence or a scene under investigation.  Finally, tips concerning camera maintenance and cleaning will be covered, too.

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• Forensic Digital Infrared & Ultraviolet Photography (4-8 Hours in length)

This lecture will introduce the audience to the world of invisible photography, that is, Infrared (IR) and Ultraviolet (UV) Photography. 

There will be demonstrations on how IR and UV photography differs from traditional visible light photography, IR and UV applications and, the challenges when using what previously was a very difficult tool (IR and UV) for any skill level of photographer to utilize in the world of forensic photography. 

           Also to be discussed are the various techniques that can be used while using  

           invisible energies (IR and UV), and problems that can be encountered with the

           equipment and the diverse pieces of evidence to be encountered by any cri-

           minal investigator, forensic scientist or crime scene investigator.

           Specifically, topics to be covered include:

•  Infrared & Ultraviolet Photographic Theory
•  Filters Used for Infrared & Ultraviolet Photography
•  Exposure Issues with Infrared & Ultraviolet Photography
•  Focusing Problems with Infrared & Ultraviolet Photography
•  Applications for Infrared & Ultraviolet Photography

           In this lecture digital infrared cameras and their components will be demons-

           trated along with all of its incredible capabilities in performing Infrared Refle-

           cted, Infrared Luminescence, Ultraviolet Reflected as well as many other

           forensic photography techniques. 

           In summation, those in attendance will receive a demonstration on how digital

           infrared cameras can be used for blood evidence, questioned documents with

           obliteration or alterations, faded documents, charred documents, latent

           fingerprint enhancements, pattern elimination and many other applications.  

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• Imaging Systems Management (2 - 3 Hours in length)

This lecture will provide the law enforcement administrator or supervisor with the knowledge and understanding pertinent to administering a forensic imaging unit, and the personnel working within an imaging unit.

Additional topics to be covered will include forensic imaging systems applications, both film based and digital imaging.  Also covered are modern camera systems, image transmission, image security, computer systems, and imaging software programs. 

Administratively, topics include budgetary issues, procurement, training, supervision, and legal issues as they pertain to the management of imaging systems. 

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