1. Crime Scene Photographer Jordan Chin-Sang 11/10/2015

2. Job Description  Crime scene photographers, also known as forensic photographers, record crime evidence on film. They’re typically called to a crime site to photograph objects, as well as entire settings. Their photographic documentation provides possible clues to what might have happened before a scene is tampered with or contaminated by weather. Crime scene photographers send the pictures to crime laboratories for analysis. The photos might be used in court, if necessary.

3. Job Description  Crime scene photographers often start out as law enforcement agents. Police departments typically select officers from within their ranks and add photography to their skills

4. Training And Educational Requirements  A bachelor’s degree in a forensic-related field is required  The most applicable education for work as a crime scene investigator is a bachelor's degree in forensic science, forensic anthropology or forensic biology  Many law enforcement agencies have strict training periods for new hires that involve working under a senior crime scene investigator for a period of time, which often lasts between 6 months and 2 years. Further, ongoing training programs and classes are an important part of a CSP career, and most law enforcement agencies require the completion of specific training programs throughout the year for their CSPs.

5. Wages And Hours  A crime scene photographer can make up to $50,000 a year, depending upon experience and location  Crime scene photographers often work long hours, even though their normal hours could be 8:30-4:30, crimes can happen at anytime during the day. CSI’s are usually on call which means if called, they must be able to get to the crime scene as soon as possible.

6. Working Conditions  Crime scene photographers spend part of their time at crime scenes, gathering evidence and making notes about details of the scene.  Much of their time is also spent in the law enforcement agency’s lab examining evidence under a microscope. Some of this lab time is spent alone, analyzing specimens and recording data. They might also work in close collaboration with a forensic team. Regardless, the lab environment is usually much more relaxed than the crime scene, even though CSIs are often under pressure to produce results quickly.

7. Professional CSP  Nick Marsh has been a forensic photographer for over 20 years, using his photography to enhance clues at crime scenes to present in court. Forensic photographers play a crucial role in recording evidence that cannot be seen by the human eye—from fingerprints, to blood, to writing that has been painted over. "Every scene is completely different, you've got to keep an open mind,"

8. Job Demand  The growing role and importance of DNA and other forensic evidence in the criminal justice system means that crime scene investigators should continue to be in demand across law enforcement agencies. Federal projections call for approximately 2,400 additional jobs for crime scene investigators from 2010 to 2020.