Field Tips for Better Project Photos
Great craftsmanship should be seen in motion.
Many progress photos wait until the dust settles. The crew’s packed up, the space is clean, and the work looks flawless, but something’s missing. How did it all get there?
When you capture someone in the middle of their craft – tying rebar, aligning a frame, setting tile, you’re showing more than progress. You’re showing pride, precision, and teamwork in real time. That’s what your clients and future clients connect with.
Think of these photos as the action shots in your project story. They bring the human element that helps people feel the skill behind the structure.
A few tips to get it right:
- Safety (and Respect) First – Be aware of your surroundings, ongoing work, the path of travel and staying out of the way. If it’s not easy to stop and strike up a conversation before shooting be sure to make eye contact and get a quick nod before snapping.
- Focus on the work, not the face – Hands, tools and motion say a lot, close up shots of hands at work, or a wide shot of workers in motion to give context is all you need.
- Watch the background – Don’t let clutter ruin a good shot, keep an eye out for conditions that aren’t so photogenic in the background and be mindful of keeping them out of frame. And always be sure to let someone know if you notice any condition onsite that is unsafe – if you wouldn’t want it in the photo, it probably needs correction ASAP.
You don’t need a perfect shot, you need one that shows it like it is.
Next time you’re documenting progress, look for the hands that built it. Those are the images that make work come alive.
👉 Every project starts with good hands — and a good eye doesn’t hurt either.
Need help showing off the craftsmanship behind your next build? Let’s talk: taylor@sitesnaps.com
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