Photographic comparisons are important in forensic cases and genealogical research. Complicating factors such as image quality, angle, age, and postmortem changes can make recognizing an individual across multiple images difficult. In a case of an unknown decedent, photo analysis can be used to augment a case for potential identification. Our team is experienced with postmortem photographs and accounting for postmortem changes during analysis. It is also often possible to identify unknown people in old photographs. We use advanced digital manipulation techniques to analyze photographs to address individual client’s needs. If you are submitting a case to us for forensic genealogy, photo analysis can be discussed as part of your package.
Forensic art is available for unidentified skeletal remains, post-mortem photos, composites, age progressions, and historic specimens. For inquiries, please email.

Forensic approximation by Anthony Redgrave of Jasper County John Doe based on skeletal remains

Left: Sketch of Jasper County John Doe (1983) based on description given by Larry Eyler; Right: Forensic approximation by Anthony Redgrave of Jasper County John Doe based on skeletal remains

Photo of William Joseph Lewis, previously known as Jasper County John Doe

Approximation image based on skeletal remains from the Caesarea Maritima burial site

Approximation image based on skeletal remains from the Caesarea Maritima burial site superimposed over photograph of remains

Forensic approximation image of Charleston County MO John Doe (1979) based on skeletal remains

Example of varying methods of comparing multiple photos to one another to determine if the subject is the same individual

Forensic approximation image of Finley Creek Oregon (1978) Jane Doe based upon skeletal remains

Forensic approximation image of Cape Girardeau John Doe (1980) based upon skeletal remains

Approximation image of Joseph Henry Loveless (formerly Clark County John Doe) based upon physical description from his Wanted poster and photographs of close family members

Tintype photo of a skull from a family photo album

Tintype photo of a skull from a family photo album

Approximation image based upon tintype photos of a skull in a family photo album

Approximation image based upon a medical specimen skeleton in the collection of Zaza Ink Tattoos, West Boylston, MA

Approximation image based upon a medical specimen skeleton in the collection of Zaza Ink Tattoos, West Boylston, MA, superimposed over remains

medical specimen skeleton in the collection of Zaza Ink Tattoos, West Boylston, MA