# Capturing the Photos

> Take the site photos in the RAZE camera, add a comment to any photo that needs one, and sync them to the inspection.

Product: RAZE Mobile App
Source: https://getaraze.com/tools/capture-photos
All guides: https://getaraze.com/tools

## Quick Reference

- From Your Inspection, open Photo Gallery and tap Take photos.
- Tap the shutter for each photo you need.
- Tap a thumbnail to add a comment, then tap the send arrow.
- Back in Photo Gallery, check your photos and tap Sync data.

## Before You Start

- You've filled the Coordination Note and started the inspection.
- You're on-site. If your phone asks, allow the RAZE app to use the camera.

## Step 1: Open the Photo Gallery

**Tap Photo Gallery.** Your Inspection lists Photo Gallery, Draw Sheet, and Questionnaire. Tap Photo Gallery.

![Tap Photo Gallery on Your Inspection.](https://getaraze.com/images/docs/mobile-app/capture-photos/01-open-photo-gallery.webp)

**Tap Take photos.** The counter under the address shows how many photos you have out of 60, and a reminder says at least one photo is required. Tap Take photos to open the camera.

![Photos: 0 / 60, and at least one photo is required. Tap Take photos.](https://getaraze.com/images/docs/mobile-app/capture-photos/02-take-photos.webp)

## Step 2: Take the Photos

**Tap the shutter.** Point the camera at what you're documenting and tap the round shutter button. Use the zoom buttons above the photo strip to change the lens. Each photo appears in the strip, and the number beside the shutter counts them.

![The shutter and the zoom buttons. The counter shows 2 photos taken.](https://getaraze.com/images/docs/mobile-app/capture-photos/03-take-a-photo.webp)

## Step 3: Add Comments to Photos

**Tap a thumbnail.** The camera reminds you: "Tap a photo thumbnail to add a comment." Tap the photo in the strip that needs a note.

![Tap the thumbnail of the photo you want to comment on.](https://getaraze.com/images/docs/mobile-app/capture-photos/04-tap-a-thumbnail.webp)

**Type the comment and send.** Type your comment in the Add comments field and tap the green send arrow. To speak it instead, see Using Talk-to-Text for Draw Sheet Notes; dictation works the same way here.

![Example: "main lot site." Tap the send arrow to save it.](https://getaraze.com/images/docs/mobile-app/capture-photos/05-add-a-comment.webp)

**Keep shooting.** Photos with a comment show a small orange comment icon in the strip. Keep taking photos and commenting until you've covered the site.

![Two photos have comments, including "potential well but looks older."](https://getaraze.com/images/docs/mobile-app/capture-photos/06-comments-on-photos.webp)

## Step 4: Review and Sync

**Check the Photo Gallery.** Go back to Photo Gallery. The counter shows your total (10 / 60 here) and the status reads "Saved." Each photo has its own Add comments line for notes you add later. Then tap Sync data.

![Ten photos saved. Review them, then tap Sync data.](https://getaraze.com/images/docs/mobile-app/capture-photos/07-review-the-gallery.webp)

**Let the photos sync.** Back on Your Inspection, Photo Gallery shows a spinner while your photos upload, then a check when they're done.

![The photos are syncing.](https://getaraze.com/images/docs/mobile-app/capture-photos/08-photos-syncing.webp)

## Tips

**DO**
- Comment on any photo that needs context, like "main lot site" or "potential well."
- Use the zoom buttons for details you can't walk up to.
- In Photo Gallery, tap the sparkle button to draft a comment, then review it before you send.
- Sync data before you leave the Photo Gallery.

**WATCH FOR**
- At least one photo is required, and the gallery holds up to 60.
- Photo Gallery isn't checked on Your Inspection until the sync finishes.
- Comments save only when you tap the send arrow.

## Troubleshooting

**Q: Take photos doesn't open the camera.**
A: Allow the RAZE app to use the camera in your phone's settings, then try again.

**Q: I need to add a comment after I left the camera.**
A: In Photo Gallery, tap Add comments under the photo. The sparkle button next to the field drafts a comment for you; see Using RAZE AI for Photo Comments.

**Q: Photo Gallery doesn't show a check on Your Inspection.**
A: Open Photo Gallery, tap Sync data, and wait for the sync to finish.

## Need Help?

Email RAZE support at contact@getaraze.com, or send a support request from https://getaraze.com/tools.