The devil is in the details.
Ashes to Evidence: Photography Fundamentals for Fire Investigations
Tue, Mar 24
|Montebello
Fire scenes present unique challenges from unstable environments to low light to suppression damage. Join me for this 16 hour, in-person workshop that focuses on the core principles of forensic photography as they specifically apply to fire and arson investigations.
Time & Location
Mar 24, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT – Mar 25, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT
Montebello, Montebello, CA, USA
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About the event
Course Dates
March 24-25, 2026
08:00 - 17:00
Course Description
This foundational course provides fire and arson investigators with an understanding of digital camera operation and fundamental crime scene photography skills as applied specifically to fire scenes. Participants will receive practical, technical instruction on core camera functions, exposure control, metering, focusing techniques, flash application, and tripod use in low-light and high-contrast burn environments.
This is a contracted course for Montebello Fire Department and Montebello Police Department.