How to Photograph Your Contractor Work for Your Website

Taking Professional Photos of Your Contractor Work\n\nThe #1 complaint I hear from contractors: "I don't have good photos." Here's how to fix that.\n\n### Equipment\n\nYou don't need a fancy camera. A modern smartphone works great if you follow these tips.\n\n### The Rules\n\n1. Clean the jobsite first: No clutter, no tools lying around\n2. Shoot during golden hour: Early morning or late afternoon for best light\n3. Take wide and detail shots: Show the full project and close-up craftsmanship\n4. Use landscape orientation: Horizontal photos work best on websites\n5. Before AND after: Always capture the before — it makes the after more impressive\n\n### Staging Tips\n\n- Mow the lawn before photographing exterior work\n- Remove personal items from interior shots\n- Turn on all lights for interior photos\n- Shoot from corners to show full rooms\n\n### Organization\n\nCreate folders by project on your phone. Note the city, project type, and date. This makes it easy to add to your website later.\n\nGreat photos are the difference between a website that impresses and one that gets passed over.