History of the application of digital photography in forensic medicine

Timerzyanov M.I.; Cherednichenko A.A.; Zholobov A.I.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20266903158

Timerzyanov M.I.

Republican Bureau of Forensic Medical Expertise, Kazan, Russia;
Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology of the Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Kazan, Russia;
Kazan State Medical Academy, branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Kazan, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0003-3918-8832

Cherednichenko A.A.

Republican Bureau of Forensic Medical Expertise, Kazan, Russia

ORCID: 0009-0007-2850-6176

Zholobov A.I.

Republican Bureau of Forensic Medical Expertise, Kazan, Russia;
Kazan State Medical Academy, branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Kazan, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0002-8149-9821

History of the application of digital photography in forensic medicine

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Timerzyanov M.I., Cherednichenko A.A., Zholobov A.I.

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Journal: Forensic Medical Expertise. 2026;69(3): 58‑63

DOI: 10.17116/sudmed20266903158

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Timerzyanov MI, Cherednichenko AA, Zholobov AI. History of the application of digital photography in forensic medicine. Forensic Medical Expertise. 2026;69(3):58‑63. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20266903158

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Abstract:

This article is a literature review of published scientific works on the history of the development and implementation of digital photography in the work of forensic medical institutions, both worldwide and in Russia, from the late 19^th century to the present day. Digital technologies, specifically digital photography, have become an important tool in forensic medicine for the documentation and analysis of various types of evidence. The review examines the stages of the development and evolution of digital photography in a historical context: the advancement of photographic technology and its use in criminalistics and forensic medicine since the late 19^th century, the description of image recording methods used previously, and the role of photography in criminal investigations. The article describes the gradual implementation of digital technologies: the transition from analog to digital photography and the widespread use of digital cameras by experts. The advantages of digital cameras over film photography are highlighted. Technological advancements in the improvement of digital cameras and the development of software for image processing are also described, as well as the impact of these changes on the accuracy and reliability of forensic medical expertise results.

Keywords:

forensic medical expertise

digital photography

history of forensic medicine

identification

criminalistics

forensic photography

Authors:

Timerzyanov M.I.

ORCID: 0000-0003-3918-8832

Cherednichenko A.A.

Republican Bureau of Forensic Medical Expertise, Kazan, Russia

ORCID: 0009-0007-2850-6176

Zholobov A.I.

Republican Bureau of Forensic Medical Expertise, Kazan, Russia;
Kazan State Medical Academy, branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Kazan, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0002-8149-9821

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11.06.2025

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23.07.2025

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