QC photos · 8 minute read

How to Request and Review QC Photos for a Wholesale Order

More photos are not automatically better; the useful ones answer a named question about the intended item.

What I include in a QC photo request

  • Product code and exact catalog or source URL
  • Color, size, model, and quantity being checked
  • A readable order or item reference in the photo set when available
  • Front, back, sides, labels, closures, and any distinctive details
  • Measurement method and units for the dimensions that matter
  • A clear question for any flaw, difference, or replacement decision

Useful photo angles depend on the product category

Request views that can answer your decision
CategoryUseful QC viewsCommon gap
ClothingFront, back, neck or care label, seams, print, and garment measurementsOnly a folded front photo
ShoesBoth shoes, sides, toe, heel, outsole, insole length, size label, and box if includedOne shoe from a flattering angle
BagsFront, back, sides, base, interior, hardware, closures, strap, and dimensionsExterior only
AccessoriesFull item, close-ups, scale or dimensions, finish, fastener, and set contentsNo size reference
ElectronicsModel label, ports, included accessories, power-on state, and packagingNo compatibility or functional test context

Review the photos in this order

  1. 01
    Match identity

    Check the code, option, and visible details against the saved product page.

  2. 02
    Check completeness

    Confirm that every requested view and included piece is present.

  3. 03
    Check measurements

    Read the method and units; allow for the stated tolerance.

  4. 04
    Mark differences

    Describe the location and visible issue instead of saying only “bad quality.”

  5. 05
    Record the decision

    Approve, request clarification, replace, or cancel according to the responsible service's process.

What the photos can and cannot show

Clear photos may show color, construction details, stains, alignment, dimensions, packaging, or included accessories. They do not establish hidden materials, long-term durability, electrical safety, brand authorization, or what will ultimately arrive.

If an important claim cannot be seen or measured in the supplied images, leave it unanswered. A photo set is not a general quality certificate.

A focused QC request

“For product code [CODE], option [COLOR/SIZE/MODEL], please provide item-matched QC photos showing [VIEWS]. Please include [MEASUREMENTS/DETAILS] with units and show the item or order reference. If any requested detail cannot be checked, please mark it as unavailable.”