Field Notes

Photograph Damage So It Holds Up Later

A reviewer who wasn’t on the roof has to believe what you saw. The only way they can is your photos. Here’s how to shoot a loss so the scope is undeniable.

Shoot for the person who wasn’t there

Every photo should answer a question before it’s asked. What is this, where is it, and how bad is it. An overview to place the damage, a mid shot to show the area, and a close-up with a reference for scale.

Document the cause, not just the result

A photo of a stain proves there’s a stain. A photo of the failed flashing above it proves where the water came from. Reviewers approve causes they can see.

Make the sequence tell the story

Order your photos so they walk the reviewer through the loss the way you walked it. When the file reads like a narrative, the scope defends itself.

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