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What to 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
| Category | Useful QC views | Common gap |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing | Front, back, neck or care label, seams, print, and garment measurements | Only a folded front photo |
| Shoes | Both shoes, sides, toe, heel, outsole, insole length, size label, and box if included | One shoe from a flattering angle |
| Bags | Front, back, sides, base, interior, hardware, closures, strap, and dimensions | Exterior only |
| Accessories | Full item, close-ups, scale or dimensions, finish, fastener, and set contents | No size reference |
| Electronics | Model label, ports, included accessories, power-on state, and packaging | No compatibility or functional test context |
Review the photos in this order
- 01Match identity
Check the code, option, and visible details against the saved product page.
- 02Check completeness
Confirm that every requested view and included piece is present.
- 03Check measurements
Read the method and units; allow for the stated tolerance.
- 04Mark differences
Describe the location and visible issue instead of saying only “bad quality.”
- 05Record 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.”
Define which units the photos cover
For a multi-unit order, ask how many units were photographed, how they were selected, which option each belongs to and whether any replacements occurred afterward. A photo of one sample does not document every unit in a carton.
- Keep the order or item reference private and match it to the photo set.
- Ask for an overview of the selected units and close-ups of the named concern.
- Record whether the response covers a sample, selected units or all units; do not infer coverage.
- Keep a later replacement or rework photo set separate from the earlier one.
This site holds no inspection evidence for a live order. For reading the images once received, use the observation worksheet.
