Professional Photographic Training

FDI OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGE PROCESSING COURSES AND WORKSHOPS THAT ARE CUSTOMIZED TO MEET EACH CLIENT’S EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

Hands-on Exercises → Proficiency Test → Certification

Ensuring Quality and Consistency

Imaging System Packages

FDI’s complete imaging system packages are designed to ensure everyone involved in capturing images utilizes the same procedures, thereby ensuring that every image meets the required quality and consistency.

Along with basic field photography training, students can also receive instruction on the following topics:

Wireless remote viewing and controlling a camera from a cell phone or tablet
Geotagging images with GPS metadata to sync with google maps
Using reflectors, deflectors, and external light sources to control light

FDI and Veterans Curation Program

Since 2009, FDI has been working as a contractor for the US Army Corp of Engineers, St. Louis District, administering and overseeing digital imaging for all the Veterans Curation Program facilities and staff.

FDI provides hands-on training to every veteran technician and lab manager that has participated in the program. Additionally, FDI performs weekly remote quality control review of every image and submits weekly situation reports.

Video: Field Photography Training

Hands-on Practical Exercises

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Video: Forensic Photography

Mass Graves Investigation, Iraq (2005) Skeletal Trauma

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Online Book: Artifact Photography Guide

Workshops and Courses

FDI offers an extensive range of photography training and image processing courses and workshops customized to meet your specifications and requirements.

Basic Photography Class
Designed for the beginner with an emphasis on understanding the basic principles of photography.
Intermediate Photography Workshop
Perfect for individuals with a general understanding of photographic principles.
Advanced Photography Workshop
Specifically for individuals whose job requires them to be proficient in photography.
Night and Flash Photography
Learn how to capture great images in low light situations.
Macro Close-up Photography
Understand and learn how to capture detailed images of small objects.
Basic Image Processing
An introduction into image processing using Adobe Photoshop and other software.
Advanced Image Processing Workshop
This course is designed for students who are familiar with Adobe Photoshop software. Learn advanced methods and applications which can be applied for image enhancement, analysis, and comparisons.

Archeology Field Photography Training Course
Each student receives training on basic photographic principles and how they apply to field photography through a combination of hands-on practical exercises and classroom instruction. Learning the basic principles of how a digital camera works and how to control light and exposure in an ever changing outdoor environment is crucial to developing a consistent high quality end product. Archaeologists in the field are no different than forensic investigators at a crime scene. They need to document everything they see with extreme accuracy and precision. Photography plays a very important role in the documentation of a scene or site by telling a story, providing accurate color and measurements of features and artifacts, display spatial information, and other visual data.
Artifacts and Objects Photography Training Course
Students receive training on advanced photographic principles and how these principles apply to artifact photography. Learning the basics of how a digital camera works and controlling light and exposure is crucial to producing high quality artifact images. Students learn how to create shadow-less backgrounds while revealing diagnostic details. Using live view software, LED lighting, macro lenses, diffusers and reflectors, students see the end results before shooting, helping ensure they pick up very detail. Students who complete the course acquire the skills needed to perform professional artifact photography.
Forensic Photography Courses
- Basic Forensic Photography
- Advanced Forensic Photography
- Forensic Image Management and Processing
- From Camera to Court
Additional Courses
- Scanning Documents, Drawings, Maps, Photographs, Film Negatives
- Architectural Interiors and Exteriors Photography
- Oversized Documents Photography
- Digital Stitching of Multiple Images
- Aerial Photography Using Drones
- Product Photography
- General Photography
- Event Photography
- Technical Photography