Start with the purpose
A useful comparison is easy to recognise.
Before-and-after photos are most useful when the viewer can immediately see the same part of the job in both images. That means choosing a clear subject, keeping the surrounding context where it matters, and returning to roughly the same position for the finished photo.
1. Make the before photo deliberate
Before starting work, decide what will make the result understandable: an edge, a corner, a fitting, a room feature, or the broader condition of the area. Keep tools, glare, and unrelated clutter out of the frame where you can. A consistent, well-lit view gives you a useful reference for the after photo.
2. Keep the light and framing as consistent as practical
Light, distance, and camera angle can change how a surface looks. Use the same general lighting where practical, and make note of the height, distance, or landmark that helped you frame the first image. You do not need a studio setup; you need a repeatable view.
3. Give larger jobs a clear structure
One job can contain many details. MadeGood can keep photos in one job and, when more structure helps, group pairs with optional Job Areas such as rooms, sections, stages, or tasks. That makes it easier to return to the right place and review the full job later.
4. Match the after photo to the original
The strongest comparison comes from the same viewpoint. MadeGood shows the original photo as a ghost overlay while you frame the after shot, so you can line up key edges, corners, and reference points before you capture it. This helps avoid a result that looks different simply because the camera moved.
5. Share the result in the form the job needs
Once the pairs are ready, review the job and choose what to send: a combined before-and-after image, separate originals, an area, or the whole job. MadeGood keeps the job record on your iPhone and only shares photos when you choose to export or send them.
Put the workflow to work
MadeGood keeps the record close to the job.
Capture the before photos, return when the work is finished, line up the after shot, and send a clear record from your iPhone.
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Before-and-after job photo FAQ
Can I organise a larger job by room or task?
Yes. MadeGood uses optional Job Areas to group photo pairs by room, section, stage, or task while simpler jobs can stay in one list.
Do I need an account to keep job photos in MadeGood?
No. Jobs and photos are stored locally on your iPhone. MadeGood does not use accounts, cloud sync, analytics, advertising, or tracking.
How can I share the finished work?
You can send combined before-and-after images or separate originals for one pair, an area, or a whole job through the sharing options on your iPhone.