Before and after photo report

Make the change easy to compare

A before-and-after photo report works best when the reader can recognize the same place or feature in both images. Use consistent viewpoints where practical, keep the order explicit, and label before and after directly in the captions. A short project description on the first page gives the sequence a purpose.

The workflow stays manual and flexible in the first version. You choose the order that fits the job rather than being forced into a rigid pairing system that may not match how the work was photographed.

Use context before close-ups

Start with the area or project context, then show the feature before work and after work. If the viewpoints differ, say so in the caption or description. The goal is not to make two images look identical when they are not; it is to make the relationship clear enough for the recipient to understand.

Use location-specific wording such as “north living room wall before patching” and “north living room wall after paint.” Keep claims limited to what the photos document and add measurements or dates only when they are accurate and useful.

• Use consistent viewpoints where practical.
• Label before and after in the caption.
• Keep the project or property context on the cover.
• Preview the sequence before exporting.

Finish with a report that can stand alone

A customer or project owner should be able to open the PDF later and understand what changed without reopening messages or the original camera roll. Add company branding when appropriate, keep the images large enough to compare, and use the description field for context that does not belong in the short caption.

What makes a useful report

• Use consistent viewpoints where practical
• Label before and after directly in captions
• Add a short project description to the cover page

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