At every stage of a job you send 3 to 6 photos as proof. A stage that’s sent back costs you time, and it also rules out the on-time bonus. These habits help your proof get approved first time.
Use good light
Daylight, or a bright lamp from the side, shows the grain, joints and finish. Avoid shooting into a window.
Show the whole piece, then the details
Start with one photo of the whole piece so your lead can see the shape and proportions. Then show what matters for the stage: joints at Frame, fit at Assembly, surfaces and edges at Finishing.
Prove the measurements
A tape measure in the photo lets your lead check sizes against the specification without asking.
Add a note
Anything a photo can’t show, like a change agreed with your lead or the finish you used, goes in the note.
Before you send
- Every photo in focus
- The whole piece in at least one photo
- The stage’s key details up close
- Sizes visible where they matter
Find out how reviews work in How do I send proof for a production step?.
