What term refers to overview crime scene photographs that establish the location?

• A. Overall / Long-Range Photographs
• B. Mid-Range Photographs
• C. Close-Up Photography
• D. Perspective Sketch - Three Dimensional

Answer: (A)

In crime scene photography, overview or long-range photographs capture the entire scene from a distance to establish the location and overall context. These shots show the layout, entry points, surrounding features, and how objects relate to one another, providing a baseline view before details are examined. This context is essential for later analysis, measurements, and reconstruction, and it helps investigators orient themselves to where evidence sits within the larger environment.

Mid-range photographs focus on a portion of the scene, not the whole area. Close-up photography zooms in on specific items for detail, such as evidence marks or fingerprints. Perspective sketches are drawings used to represent the scene’s dimensions and relationships, not photos.