Good pruning looks natural, so customers cannot tell how much you removed.
For tree trimmers
The tree is the same tree. Show what you took off it.
A trimmed tree looks natural by design, so the work is hard to see once the debris is gone. Photo Luego records the canopy, the deadwood and the clearance when you arrive and when you leave, from the same spot, and builds a report your customer can see.
Works in your phone's browser. Free plan, no card needed.
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Where the money leaks
Hazards and damage you found, such as dead limbs and cracks, need proof they were there.
Property damage claims are easier to answer with dated photos of the site before and after.
How Photo Luego helps
The camera overlays your before photo, so you can step back to the same spot for the after.
Time-stamped photos of the tree, the site and any damage, from your phone.
A report with a drag-to-compare slider for each tree or each side of a property.
Your logo and review links on every report, so a happy customer can leave a review in one tap.
On the job
Photograph each tree from a fixed spot and the site around it before the first cut. After the cleanup, step back to the same spot, match the shot and send the report.
How a tree trimmer uses it, step by step
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Photograph before you start. Each tree from a fixed spot, the deadwood and the site around it. Tap the shutter for each shot.
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Do the work. Trim, remove and clean up. Your photos are saved on your phone, even without a signal.
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Match the after shots. The camera shows a ghost of each before photo, so you stand in the same spot at the same angle. A live percentage tells you when it lines up.
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Send the report. Text your customer a link to a page with before and after sliders, your logo, your review links and a pay button.
Where photos help in tree work
Pruning is meant to look natural, and the damage claims that follow it are real. Photos help both.
The scale of the work: a slider of the canopy before and after shows how much you lifted or thinned.
Hazards: photos of deadwood, cracks and limbs over roofs support your recommendation.
The site: photos of the lawn, fences and hardscape before you start settle questions about damage.
Repeat work: a report from this year's trim makes next year's booking easy.
Photo Luego or tree service software?
Tree service software, such as Arborgold, Jobber and Housecall Pro, handles scheduling, invoicing and your customer list. Photo Luego does one job: proving and presenting your work.
| Topic | Photo Luego | Tree service software |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Before and after photos, pairing and a branded report | Scheduling, invoicing, payments and a customer list |
| Best for | Showing the work, recording hazards and site condition, getting reviews | Running the whole business from one place |
| Price | Always-free plan. Pro is $12 a month, with a 7-day free trial and no card | Priced per user or per feature, so check each company's own site |
| Setup | Open it in your phone's browser. Nothing to install | Usually a longer setup |
| Together | Keep your scheduling tool and add Photo Luego for the proof | Keep it, and add Photo Luego if photos are weak |
Prices and features change, so check each company's own site. Many crews use both.
What to photograph on a tree trimming job
- Each tree from a fixed spot far enough back to show the whole canopy.
- A second view of each tree from another side.
- Deadwood, cracks, decay and hazards, close up and in context.
- Clearance over the roof, wires, fences and driveways.
- The site around the tree: lawn, beds, hardscape, irrigation and vehicles.
- Existing damage to the property on arrival.
- The same views after the work, with the debris cleaned up.
Want it room by room, with how to frame each shot and a checklist you can print? Read the tree trimming photo checklist.
Tips for before and after photos that match
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Pick a fixed landmark, such as a fence post or a window, and shoot from it for the before and the after.
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Shoot in even light. Backlit canopies turn into silhouettes and hide the change.
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Photograph deadwood close up, and show where it sits in the tree.
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Take the after photo once the debris is cleaned up, so the site looks as you leave it.
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Keep chippers, trucks and ropes out of the frame, or take the same photo with them out of the way.
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Photograph the ground and the lawn before the work, so any ruts or marks are on record.
Short captions that help the report sell
One line under a transformation says what you did. A few to adapt:
Crown lifted for clearance over the driveway.
Deadwood removed from the canopy.
Limbs cleared back from the roof.
Site cleaned up after trimming.
What to tell the customer
Tell the customer you photograph the tree and the site: "It shows what the tree looked like, what we took off and how we left the yard, and I will send you a short report." Photograph the lawn, fences and any existing damage before you start.
General advice, not legal advice. Rules about photographing people and property vary by place, so check yours.
Questions
What is the best before and after photo app for tree trimmers?
It depends on what you need. If you want matching before and after photos and a report you can send to customers, Photo Luego is built for exactly that, and it has an always-free plan. If you also need estimates, scheduling and invoicing, tree service software does that, and many tree pros use one of those together with a photo app like Photo Luego.
How do I photograph a tree so the change is clear?
Step back far enough to see the whole canopy, and shoot from the same spot for the before and the after. Use a landmark, such as a fence, a window or a utility pole, to find the spot again. Take a second shot from another side.
What should I record on arrival?
The tree from a distance, deadwood and hazards, cracks and decay, clearance over roofs and wires, and the site around it: lawn, fences, hardscape, irrigation and vehicles. Photograph existing damage close up.
Can I use photos to support a hazard recommendation?
Yes. A photo of a cracked limb, a decayed trunk or a limb over a roof, with a note, helps the customer understand the recommendation. It does not replace an arborist's assessment.
Does it work with Jobber?
It connects directly to Calendly: your bookings appear on their own. With other tools, such as Arborgold or Housecall Pro, there is no direct link yet, but Photo Luego works alongside them. Take the photos and text or email the report to your customer.
How much does Photo Luego cost for tree trimmers?
The free plan has no time limit and keeps one job at a time on your phone. Pro is $12 a month or $99 a year, with a 7-day free trial and no card needed. Pro saves your photos to your account, shares report links, and adds Calendly and team features.