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(hereafter “Client”) governs the assignment described in the accompanying price estimate/images, and along with these Terms
& Conditions, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning that assignment.
ESTIMATES/BIDS – The fees quoted by the photographer are for the original job description as presented by the Client. Any
subsequent changes,whether made orally or in writing, may result in additional charges. The accompanying quote is a good
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including reasonable legal fees, arising from the Client’s use of the Photographer’s work.
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expressly granted shall be reserved by the photographer.
ADDITIONAL USAGE - If Client wishes to make any additional uses of the photographs not covered in the initial agreement,
Client shall obtain permission from the photographer and pay an additional fee to be agreed upon.
EXCLUSIVITY – The photographs will be exclusive to the Client for the term of the licensing agreement, but no to exceed 5
years. The Photographer may use the photos in his own marketing materials at any time.
CANCELLATIONS, POSTPONEMENTS – In the event of a cancellation or postponement of a shoot by the client or subject after
quote has been accepted/PO issued, Client shall pay all expenses incurred by the Photographer up to the time of the
cancellation. If a shoot is cancelled within 24 hours of the departure for the shoot, client shall pay 50% of the anticipated
photographic fee and 100% of the anticipated fees of any subcontractors booked for the job.
AUTHORSHIP – A credit of ‘Oliver Edwards’ shall accompany his photographs whenever practical.
TEARSHEETS – Client will provide Photographer with either digital of print copies of any publications his photos appear in upon
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Forensic Vacuum Metal Deposition (VMD) – Frequently Asked Questions

Over the past 5 years, forensic VMD has been totally transformed due to West Technology Forensics development of the systems and technique. There are many misconceptions and myths around VMD so to hopefully help dispel a few of them, here’s our top 20 questions we’re regularly asked; if you have any of your own, please […]

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Some great images of ridge detail developed on fired 7.62x39 ammo, recovered after being shot from an AK47.

The fingermarks were developed in less than 5 minutes using the silver Vacuum Metal Deposition process.

#vmd #forensics #latentprint #fingerprint #csi #forensicscience

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There are many misconceptions and myths around #VMD so to hopefully help dispel a few of them, here's our top 20 questions we're regularly asked; if you have any of your own, please feel free to add a comment below.

https://www.west-technology.co.uk/forensic/2019/05/29/forensic-vacuum-metal-deposition-vmd-frequently-asked-questions/

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Glassine/stamp bags are wax packets that are used to distribute illicit drugs such as heroin. Typically, Ninhydrin or CA fuming aren't effective in developing latent fingermarks.

Here's the results using the silver/zinc VMD process.

#csi #vmd #forensics #fingerprints

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State Trooper John Boardman leads the investigation of the 1994 disappearance of Karen Wells.

"Cumberland County lab has a thing called #VMD, it's a vacuum metal deposition, and it basically can get #fingerprints and things like that off of cloth,"

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Thanks to the great team for their hard work in making this years virtual CBDIAI Conference a success.

This was our 1st virtual Conference and we certainly missed the face to face customer interaction, however it seems this is the new norm for now!