Unfortunately, my nice clean photograph failed to reflect my own analysis. Once again, don't try to dramatize or over-emphasize an aspect of your property unless it truly has a significant impact on value and is reflective of your own analysis. I sent out one of my associates to take a photo of a comparable. But when I looked at the photograph, I was distracted by a number of things. I saw people, cars and a lot of activity.
Pictures really do talk.
But make sure they have the right thing to say. In a litigation case, especially condemnation, you may only have one chance to photograph the subject property. In fact, the building may be demolished by the time your deposition is taken. Though it is difficult to know exactly what the crux of your analysis might be at the time of inspection, you should take as many pictures as possible and anticipate that all of them could be used as courtroom exhibits. A few dollars in film may produce the one photo needed to support your opinion and convince the jury.