Take vehicle damage photographs at the scene before the vehicles are moved so they will show no additional damage due to removal operations. Take six photographs. Two from each side in line with the axles. Take one of each end of the vehicle, straight on. If possible, take one more from overhead.
Oblique photographs conceal the amount and direction of the damage.
Use scales to indicate height and size of damage in the photographs. Always use electronic flash to fill in shadows within the damage. Do not take oblique or corner photographs to show vehicle damage. Oblique photographs conceal the amount and direction of the damage. Compare the appearance of the damage in the photograph above with the two photographs below.