Training Classes
By choosing Brooks Photographic Imaging, LLC, every client will receive comprehensive training based on Michael's training, professional work experiences and, expertise as a certified instructor.
Beginning in 1997, Michael has presented more than 100 specialized classes and has lectured or trained more that 14,000 members of law enforcement from all corners of the world. Over the last 10+ years Michael has received thousands of favorable reviews for his experise and presentation style.
Brooks Photographic Imaging, LLC prides itself in presenting every student with the most personal training experience no matter the skill level. We are also one of the few trainers that provides all photographic equipment so we can maximize your limited training time, thus, providing you with the skills you need and use on a daily basis.
Hosting A Class
Would you or your agency like to host a class at your facility? At Brooks Photographic Imaging, LLC we offer special incentives for agencies who wish to host a class at their facility. Discounts such as free spots in the class and discounts on attendance for the host agencies employees who attend the class hosted at their facility.
Contact us for further details.

Workshop Course Descriptions & Schedule
Investigative Photography Workshop
This course is designed for the individual who would use their photographic skills on scene whether you are a beginner, novice or experienced photographer.
If you are charged with photographing crime scenes, accidents, or any other scene under investigation, this is the course designed to improve your skills and make you more confident in your abilities as a photographer.
A variety of assignments will be covered to challenge each student and help prepare them
for any situation they may encounter as a crime scene specialist, crime scene investigator,
detective, forensic scientist, arson investigator,
private investigator, or any imaging specialist
involved in investigative photography.
Topics & Lectures
- Photographic Theory
*Light
*F/Stops & Shutters Speeds
*Exposure
*Digital Camera Operations and Set-up
- Lecture: Tripod Operations
- Lecture: Footwear & Tire Track Photography
- Lecture: Investigative Photography
*Protocols
*SWGIT, Rules of Evidence & SOP’s
*Photographing Crime Scenes
*Photographing Vehicles
*Photographing the Fire Scene
- Lecture: Advanced Lighting, Filters & Evidence
- Three Tests, Final Exam and Portfolio Review created in PowerPoint
Assignments will include
- Stopping Subject & Camera Motion - Controlling Depth of Field
- Using an Electronic Flash
*Off-Camera Flash for hidden objects
*Photographing highly reflective evidence - Crime Scene Practical
- Footwear & Tire Impression Practical
- Creating a Panoramic Photograph of a Crime Scene
- Filter Photography for Crime Scenes & Evidence
- Photographing Evidence
*Latents
*Indented Writing
*Tool Marks
*Matching Edges - Night Photography
*Painting with Light
*Flash Photography at night
*Photographic VIN Numbers
Equipment Provided by Brooks Photographic Imaging, LLC for training*
- 35mm Professional Digital SLR
- Zoom Lens
-Macro Lens
- Professional Electronic Strobe
- Off Camera Flash Cable
- Filters
*Polarizer & Color Correction Filters
- Tripod
- Monopod
(*Computers are not provided, therefore, students are encouraged to bring a laptop to class)
Additional subjects to be covered include preparing your photographs for courtroom testimony, and other topics on image management.
Students will also receive immediate feedback on their progress by way of testing and assignment reviews during and, at the conclusion of this course.
(This course description is basic in nature and can be tailored to meet the needs of each client.)
| Course Option |
Course Length |
Number of Hours |
Slots per Class |
| Investigative Photography |
3, 4 or 5 Days |
24 - 40 |
Minimum 15 |
Contact us for details on scheduling a class in your locale and our fee schedule.
Investigative Photography Workshops
Course Location |
Course Dates |
Course
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Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
601 R.S. Gass Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37216-2639 |
Oct. 13-17, 2008 |
5 Days
(36 Hours) |
$600.00 |
$575.00 |
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Prince William County Police Dept., Criminal Justice Academy, 13101 Public Safety, Dr. Nokesville, VA (25 miles from Washington, D.C.) |
Oct. 27-31, 2008 |
5 Days
(36 Hours) |
$600.00 |
$575.00 |
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Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Cente, 11150 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85307
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Dec. 8-12, 2008 |
5 Days
(36 Hours) |
$600.00 |
$575.00 |
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Forensic Photography Workshop
This course is designed for the individual who would use their photographic skills in a laboratory setting and possibly on scene. Whether you are a beginner, novice or experienced photographer, in this course students learn will learn a variety of basic to advanced forensic photographic techniques.
A variety of assignments will be covered to challenge each student and help prepare them for any situations they may encounter as a crime scene specialist, crime scene investigator, detective, forensic scientist, arson investigator, private investigator, or anyone involved in investigative photography.
Topics & Lectures
- Photographic Theory
*Light
*F/Stops & Shutters Speeds
*Exposure
*Digital Camera Operations and Set-up
- Lecture: Equipment Operations
- Lecture: Advanced Lighting & Electromagnetic
Spectrum
*Ultraviolet & Infrared Photography
*Forensic Alternate Light Sources
*Filters
- Close-up Photography
- Image Management
- Photography & the Law
* Protocols
*SOP’s
- Final Exam
Assignments will include
- Stopping Subject & Camera Motion
- Controlling Depth of Field
- Using an Electronic Flash
*Off-Camera Flash for hidden objects
*Photographing highly reflective evidence
- Latent Fingerprints
- Questioned Documents
*Indented Writing
*Matching Edges
*Obliterations
*Altered Documents
- Tool Marks
- Footwear & Tire Track Evidence
*Tape, Gel, & Electro-static Lifts
- Biological Evidence
*Blood, Semen, Urine, Saliva
Equipment Provided by Brooks Photographic Imaging, LLC for training*
- 35mm Professional Digital SLR
(Visible light and UVIR)
- Zoom Lens
- Macro Lens
- Professional Electronic Strobe
- Off Camera Flash Cable
- Filters
*Polarizer & Color Correction Filters
- Tripod
- Monopod
(*Computers are not provided, therefore, students are encouraged to bring a laptop to class)
Additional subjects to be covered include preparing your photographs for courtroom testimony, and other topics on image management.
Students will also receive immediate feedback on their progress by way of testing and assignment reviews during and at the conclusion of the course.
(This course description is basic in nature and can be tailored to meet the needs of each client.)
| Course Option |
Course Length |
Number of Hours |
Slots per Class |
| Forensic Photography |
4 or 5 Days |
24 - 40 |
Minimum 15 |
Contact us for details on scheduling a class in your locale and our fee schedule.
Forensic Photography Workshops
| Course Location |
Course Dates |
Course
Length |
Single
Rate |
Group Rate
(2 or more) |
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City of Coral Springs Public Safety Training and Technology Center, 4180 NW 120th Ave, Coral Springs, FL, 33065
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Nov. 17-21, 2008 |
5 Days
(36 Hours) |
$600.00 |
$575.00 |
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Digital Imaging Management for Law Enforcement Workshop
This course covers the use of computers and imaging software such as Adobe Photoshop and how it can be used as a tool in law enforcement. Instruction
will be given on how to manage digital image files which includes calibrating images to scale, enhancing images, or preparing images for courtroom testim-
ony or for image analysis.
Topics & Lectures
- Setting Photoshop Preferences
- Importing images from the camera to the computer
- Image management for comparative or demonstrative applications
- Image calibration
- Creating courtroom charts
- Creating computer presentations for courtroom testimony
- Image storage solutions
- Image security
- Color management
(This course description is basic in nature and can be tailored to meet the needs of each client.)
| Course Option |
Course Length |
Number of Hours |
Slots per Class |
| Digital Imaging Management for Law Enforcement |
3, 4, or 5 Days |
24 - 40 |
Minimum 15 |
Digital Imaging Management for Law Enforcement Workshops
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Course Dates |
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Surveillance Photography Workshop
This course covers the basics of photography as they apply to surveillance photography. Each student will be afforded the opportunity to photograph a number of assignments in order to gain practial experience for field applications.
Topics & Lectures
- Basic photographic theory
- Camera operations
- Controlling exposure
- Stopping subject motion
- Camera and lens selection
- Site survey
- Field assignment preparation
Assignments will include
- Covert and overt photography
- Surveillance Photography through obstructions
- Surveillance Photography at night
- Surveillance Photography from moving vehicles
Equipment Provided by Brooks Photographic Imaging, LLC for training*
- 35mm Professional Digital SLR (Visible light and UVIR)
- Various Lenses
- Tripods
- Monopods
(*Computers are not provided, therefore, students are encouraged to bring a laptop to class)
(This course description is basic in nature and can be tailored to meet the needs of each client.)
| Course Option |
Course Length |
Number of Hours |
Slots per Class |
| Surveillance Photography |
3, 4, or 5 Days |
24 - 40 |
Minimum 15 |
Surveillance Photography Workshops
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Course Dates |
Course
Length |
Single
Rate |
Group Rate
(2 or more) |
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Basic Photography Workshop
In the Basic Photography class, each student will receive instruction on how to use a 35mm DSLR digital camera , various photographic lenses, flash units, tripods and other camera accessories.
For beginners or novices, we find it important that our students learn the basics, meaning photographic theory. While it may sound intimidating to some, the instruction will be taught on a level where all students will feel comfortable after just a few days and will be on a path to greater success as a photographer.
Topics & Lectures
- Photographic Theory
*Light
*F/Stops & Shutters Speeds
*Exposure
*Digital Camera Operations and Set-up
- Lecture: Equipment Operations
- Filters
- Close-up Photography
- Basic Image Management
- Final Exam
Assignments will include
- Stopping Subject & Camera Motion
- Controlling Depth of Field
- Using an Electronic Flash
*Off-Camera Flash
- Photographing Geometric Forms
- Photographing Shadows
- Photography at night or early morning
- People Photography
Equipment Provided by Brooks Photographic Imaging, LLC for training*
- 35mm Professional Digital SLR (Visible light and UVIR)
- Zoom Lens
- Macro Lens
- Professional Electronic Strobe
- Off Camera Flash Cable
- Filters
*Polarizer & Color Correction Filters
- Tripod
- Monopod
(*Computers are not provided, therefore, students are encouraged to bring a laptop to class)
Finally, and throughout the course of the class, all students will receive immediate feedback on their progress through testing, assignment critiques and a portfolio review.
(This course description is basic in nature and can be tailored to meet the needs of each client.)
| Course Option |
Course Length |
Number of Hours |
Cost Per Person |
Individual Instruction
(Local Virginia classes only) |
To Be Determined |
24 |
$500.00 |
Group Lessons
(Local Virginia classes only) |
3 Weeks( three 8 hr sessions) |
24 |
$500.00 |
Contact us for details on scheduling a class in your locale and our fee schedule.
Basic Photography Workshops
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Course Dates |
Course
Length |
Single
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Group Rate
(2 or more) |
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