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This highly-qualified expert is a certified audio video forensic analyst with nearly 20 years of experience in evidence collection, video and still image conversion, restoration, clarification, enhancement, authentication, photogrammetry, content analysis, and comparison. He received both his BA and MA in organizational leadership at Woodbury University, his PhD in higher education leadership at Trident University, and his MEd in instructional design at Western Governors University. This expert is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the Organization of Scientific Area Committees on Forensic Science and ASTM International, and as an author of several books on the topic of forensic multimedia analysis. He formerly served as a police surveillance specialist and a senior forensic multimedia analyst for the Los Angeles Police Department and as the director of support and training at Amped Software, Inc. He currently works as the director of instruction and IRB supervisor for an autistic services company in California, as well as a senior consultant at a consulting agency in Nevada. For nearly 20 years, this expert has also worked as a forensic analyst, photographer, and an adjunct instructor.
Senior Consultant, A consulting agency in NV
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Trident University
Nevada
This expert has extensive experience in photography and videography. He earned his BA in psychology, sociology, and communications from San Diego State University. He is a certified instructor of forensic photography and a licensed real estate broker. He began his career with the San Diego Police Department, serving as a level III reserve officer and a crisis intervention counselor, as well as a photographer. This expert then started his own company, Jacobson & Associates, a property management, brokerage and syndication company. He owned and operated this business for 19 years before transitioning to full time work as a photographer for An Amazing World Photography. This expert currently serves as the president, lead photographer and videographer, and instructor of a forensic photography and videography company in California.
President, Lead Photographer, Videographer, and Instructor, A Forensic Videography Company in CA
Bachelor of Arts (BA), San Diego State University
San Diego,
California
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What Can a Digital Photography Expert Witness Opine On?
Image Editing
Enhancing photos using software tools.
Photo Retouching
Removing blemishes and imperfections.
Color Correction
Adjusting color balance and tones.
Image Resizing
Changing photo dimensions for various uses.
Photo Compositing
Combining multiple images into one.
Digital Printing
Producing physical copies of images.
FAQs for Digital Photography Expert Witnesses
What is a digital photography expert witness?
A digital photography expert witness is a specialist who analyzes photos, metadata, and imaging processes for legal cases. They assist by reviewing digital files, detecting edits, and testifying to clarify technical image issues.
In what types of cases can a digital photography expert witness provide assistance?
A digital photography expert witness assists in criminal, civil, IP, fraud, accident, surveillance, and forensic image authentication and enhancement cases.
How does a digital photography expert witness authenticate image integrity?
A digital photography expert witness authenticates image integrity by examining metadata, file structure, pixel patterns, and edit traces to confirm no tampering occurred.
What qualifications should a digital photography expert witness possess?
A digital photography expert witness should have formal imaging education, forensic or technical certifications, extensive case experience, and proven skill analyzing and explaining digital photos.
How can a digital photography expert witness evaluate alleged image manipulation?
A digital photography expert witness evaluates alleged image manipulation by analyzing metadata, pixel patterns, lighting, and compression artifacts to detect edits or inconsistencies.
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