Make photographic record of the scene.  

Supervise the photographer, photograph the scene in progressive sequence, overview to close-up. First without scale, then with.  Film is cheap; you can never take too many pictures.  Utilize a flash if necessary.


Overview to show evidence location in relation to fixed position.

Medium view
Close-up with scale and marker

Close-up with scale and marker
Photo utilizing flash


Move evidence for better photograph only after the "as is" photograph has been taken and is necessary for additional identification.
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