SUMMARY

Confirm the active Project and Session, frame and focus the subject, take the photo, review the stamp, add any Photo Note or markup, and tap Save Annotated Photo.

Before taking the photo

Confirm:

The correct Project Profile is active
The correct Project is active
The intended Session is selected
The visible project/site label is correct
Required stamp fields are enabled
Coordinates and heading appear reasonable, when used

Focus and zoom

Focus

Tap the camera preview where the main subject should be sharp.

Zoom

Use the zoom control near the shutter button or pinch the preview. When practical, moving closer usually preserves more detail than heavy digital zoom.

Use camera tools

Tap the sliders button in the upper-left of the Camera screen.

Flash

Choose Off, Auto or On. Flash affects the captured photo.

Torch

Turn Torch on to keep the device light active while framing the shot.

Timer

Choose Off, 3 seconds or 10 seconds. The timer is useful when the device must remain stable or be positioned away from the user.

Capture the photo

Tap the large shutter button. JotCam opens the review screen after capture.

The image has not been permanently saved yet.

Review the result

Check:

The subject is sharp and clearly visible
The stamp does not cover the important feature
Project, date and location context are correct
The photo belongs to the intended Session
No unintended people or confidential information appear in the frame

Retake the photo immediately if it is blurred, badly exposed or missing necessary context.

SCREENSHOT PLACEHOLDERReview screen with stamp preview, note field, Markup button and Save Annotated Photo.Replace with final in-app visual.

Add a Photo Note

Enter a short factual description, up to the displayed character limit. A Photo Note is burned into the finished JPEG when the photo is saved.

Example:

Cracking visible along the east foundation wall.

Learn about notes and templates →

Add markup

Tap MARKUP to add an arrow, double-sided arrow, circle, rectangle, freehand line or text label.

Learn how to mark up photos →

Save the finished record

Tap Save Annotated Photo.

JotCam:

Creates a new JPEG with the stamp, Photo Note and markup burned into the image
Saves the finished image to the device’s photo library or gallery
Adds the record to JotCam History
Associates it with the active Project and Session

Expected result

Open History and confirm that the finished record appears beneath the intended Project and Session. Open the device gallery or photo library to confirm the finished JPEG was also saved there.

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