Start with context
Take an overall view of the room or structure from an ordinary accessible position. Follow with views of the proposed removal area and the surfaces intended to remain. Give each image a simple label that matches the room names in your brief.
Show the access route where it helps explain a constraint. A doorway, stair turn or gate may matter as much as the room itself. Keep measurements as separate notes and label approximate dimensions rather than relying on an image to provide scale.
Protect people and information
Avoid including occupants, private documents, computer screens, keys or access codes. Check mirrors and background details before sharing the image. Obtain appropriate permission for photographs of property you do not control.
Do not climb, enter a restricted area, open an assembly or disturb a material to improve the photograph. If something cannot be seen safely, describe the limitation. The assessment should determine whether further investigation is needed and how it should be arranged.
Explain what the photograph means
Send a short note naming what you want removed and retained in each view. Identify older photographs as historical and explain any changes since they were taken. For an initial YAK enquiry, describe the available photographs in the message and use only an agreed submission method when sharing files.
Bring these details
- Show context and boundary
- Check background privacy
- Label dates and limitations