The images were shot for evidence and contained confidential and sensitive content that the LAPD was hesitant to open up to the public. But gaining access to the photos wasn't easy. Under the gallery name, Fototeka, the couple has spent years culling the LAPD's records to bring these images to light. These photos never would have seen the light of day if it weren't for photographer/LAPD reserve officer Merrick Morton and his wife Robin Blackman.
One of the most striking exhibits at the event is a collection of rare crime scene photos unearthed from the LAPD's archives, dating as far back as 1925 up to the 1960s. This is the second year that the event has been held in Los Angeles. It was started in 1996 and is usually held at the Grand Palais in Paris, France. Photography fans might want to visit Paramount Studios' New York City backlot this weekend for Paris Photo, a huge art show featuring 80 photo and video artists from around the world. WARNING: Some of these images are graphic in nature.
