Prepare the scene
Use indirect daylight or two diffused lamps, a plain contrasting background and a stable camera position. Avoid reflections, patterned surfaces and digital filters.
Include scale
Place a ruler or standard scale beside the object without covering it. Photograph dimensions rather than estimating them from perspective.
Capture a standard sequence
- Front, back, left, right, top and base.
- Any label, logo, stamp or product code.
- Close views of notches, slots, cords, rings and unusual joints.
- All loose pieces arranged without overlap.
- Packaging and instructions.
Preserve orientation
When documenting a staged disassembly, keep the camera and puzzle orientation fixed. Number the stages and avoid rotating the object between photographs unless the caption states the change.
Name the files clearly
Use a stable ID followed by view and sequence, for example CP-0042-front.jpg and CP-0042-step-03.jpg.