Lesson 4 of 5 in For tradespeople
Turn photos into written descriptions
A photo of a problem is worth a thousand words — but sometimes you need the words too. For insurance, suppliers, or remote consultations.
Do this
Take a photo of a job site or problem. Upload it to ChatGPT (if available) or describe it in detail. Ask for a professional description.
Try it now
Copy this prompt and describe what you see:
>Describe this job site issue for an insurance claim / supplier order / subcontractor. Include: 1) What the photo shows, 2) The likely cause, 3) Recommended fix, 4) Materials needed. Keep it factual and professional.
Check yourself
Is the description accurate to what you see? Would an insurance adjuster or supplier understand it? Did the AI miss anything important?
What just happened
Photo-to-text is increasingly available in AI tools. When upload isn't available, a detailed written description works almost as well. The skill is being specific about what you see: colors, measurements, locations, and conditions. Vague descriptions get vague outputs.