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Take photos someone else can use

Take the photo for someone who wasn’t there. A wider view and a caption help.

A plumbing valve photographed before the wall is closed
  1. 01

    Start wide, then get closer

    Capture the room or elevation before photographing the detail.

  2. 02

    Add a caption while it’s fresh

    Use a caption to explain what the photo shows. Separate observations from assumptions.

  3. 03

    Use a small, consistent set of tags

    Agree on team tags for before, during, after, inspection, and follow-up.

  4. 04

    Point out the detail

    Use an arrow or rectangle when the relevant detail is easy to miss.

  5. 05

    Keep people informed

    Comment on the photo and mention the teammate who needs to see it.

Try this in a sample project