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Digital Image Forensics Authentication Experts

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uk IMAGE Authentication experts

OVERVIEW

With the rise in availability of free and low cost photo editing software packages, the editing of images is more prominent than ever before. Authentication by a Forensic Imagery Expert can detect edits and manipulations made to photos from a variety of sources, including mobile phones, cameras and social media.

Types of cases

We perform authentication of photos in all sectors including for use in criminal trials (both Crown and Magistrates), civil trials and family court matters,

As our duty is to the court and not the instructing party we can perform work on the instruction of both prosecution and defence, and can offer rates that meet those of the Legal Aid Agency accordingly.

Types of Photos

We can perform authentication examinations on all digital photos, regardless of the capture method or format, including:

  • Photos taken with a digital camera

  • Stills from CCTV video recordings

  • Mobile phone photos (from all models, including iPhone, Samsung, Nokia)

  • Stills from Body Worn Camera video recordings (for example those worn by Police or Bailiffs)

  • Social media photos

types of manipulation


As we use a variety of techniques, each devised to identify a different trace left by the photo editing / photoshopping process, we can detect a variety of manipulations, including:

  • Deleted sections / Removal of sections

  • Cloned sections

  • Replaced sections

  • Photos purported to be from a different device

  • Changes to capture date

Our expertise

Our digital photo forensics expertise is evidenced by our research and presentations at international conferences and degrees in Media Forensics.

All of our experts have undertaken extensive training in both report writing and courtroom skills to ensure written and verbal evidence is presented in a professional and accessible manner in accordance with the legal system for which is it intended to be used.

All of our digital photo forensics techniques have been or are in the process of being validated as we work towards gaining accreditation to the ISO 17025 and ILAC G19 standards.

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