How to create stronger proof-of-work photos
A finished photograph is useful, but the strongest photographic record usually shows the sequence of work and enough surrounding context to understand what was actually completed.
Do not rely on one final photo
A close-up of a finished repair may not show where it was carried out or what condition existed before work began. A short sequence is often more useful than a single image.
A simple proof-of-work sequence
- Establish the location: take a wider image showing the area of the job.
- Record the starting condition: photograph relevant defects or existing condition before changing them.
- Capture important stages: especially anything that will later be hidden.
- Record completion: take both detail and wider finished views.
- Keep the evidence tied to the job: retain the time, location and job reference alongside the image.
Why verification can help
A verification record can give the recipient a way to check that the evidence corresponds with the record created by ClientCam, rather than relying only on a screenshot or forwarded copy.
Frequently asked questions
Is a timestamp enough to prove work was completed?
A timestamp is useful context, but no single metadata field proves every aspect of a job. Stronger records combine the image, job context, stages, notes and verification information.
What if I have no mobile signal on site?
A field evidence app should allow capture to continue and synchronise when connectivity returns. The final server-side verification can only be created once the evidence reaches the server.
Should I send every photo to the customer?
Not necessarily. Keep a complete internal record and share the evidence relevant to the customer or issue, subject to privacy and contractual considerations.