Why a property inspection needs both wide and close-up photos
A close-up shows a scratch or crack clearly but may not show where it is. A wide photo shows the room and position but can make details too small. Using both helps someone who was not present understand location and condition. RoomLedger places photos beside checklist items and notes; treat them as supporting evidence, not an automatic conclusion about cause or liability.
Build a photo pair
For a notable issue, take a wide shot with an anchor such as a door, window or piece of furniture, then move closer for detail. Keep light steady and avoid covering the mark. If size matters, use a suitable reference and say when it is not a professional measurement. Caption each image with room, item, location, description, date and follow-up.
Check before export
Open every photo item and ask whether it belongs to the right room, includes both context and detail, matches the inspection date and describes what is visible rather than guessing a cause. Keep originals in the ZIP or agreed storage. If a photo is blurred, dark or reflective, note the condition and retake it without filters that change colour. See RoomLedger.
Note: Respect privacy and local rules when photographing people, addresses or another person’s property.