Tips for photographing nameplates and receipts?

Fill the frame, keep it in focus, and avoid glare on the nameplate — the model and serial number are what she actually needs to read.

For a nameplate, the model number and serial number are what matter most — everything else on the label is a bonus. Get close enough that the text fills the frame, hold the camera steady, and use a light source that doesn’t throw a glare across the plate. A flat-on angle beats a shot taken from off to the side, since glossy nameplates catch reflections easily at an angle.

For a receipt, one photo per item works better than a single photo of a long, multi-item receipt — it’s easier for her to match the right line to the right thing you own. A shot that shows the date and the item description clearly is enough; she’ll pull what she can and ask if something’s missing.

Either way, she doesn’t add anything to your home’s record on her own. She researches what she can from the photo, drafts a proposal, and waits for you to review and approve it before it becomes part of your inventory.

See What should I photograph for the best result? for more on what she does with each type of photo.