Photo documentation is the practice of taking dated, organized photographs at key stages of a job — before, during, and after — creating a visual record that protects against disputes.
In practice
A painting contractor takes timestamped photos of wall damage before prep and finished surfaces after completion.
Why it matters
Photo documentation prevents costly disagreements.
Common questions
Why do contractors take so many photos?+
Photos provide proof of pre-existing conditions, work quality, and scope completion.
How should photos be stored?+
In a cloud-based system linked to the job record — not just on someone's phone camera roll.
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