Key takeaways
- Standardize angles so every lot is comparable to the last lot.
- Require defect close-ups with a scale reference, not only beauty shots.
- Store photos by PO and carton mark for claim speed.
Many factories send friendly showroom photos and call it QC. Buyers need a repeatable set: overall unit, critical dimensions, glaze/finish detail, hardware kit contents, and packed carton with marks visible.
Agree the set once, then refuse incomplete submissions. Consistency beats volume. Fifty random photos help less than twelve required ones.
Link photo folders to your ERP or shared drive naming convention. When a claim arrives six weeks later, search time is part of the cost.