Skip to main content

Photo Guide

How to photograph for best results

Useful ML image sets include close-up evidence, mid-range context, and whole-plant context. Avoid blur, heavy filters, and extreme lighting.

Step 1

Close-up

Capture the exact symptom area in focus with neutral lighting.

Step 2

Mid-range

Show the affected leaf, flower, stem, or cluster in plant context.

Step 3

Whole plant

Include plant structure, stage, and where the pattern appears.

Step 4

Multiple angles

Add a second angle when texture, fuzz, webbing, or residue is hard to see.

Photo Quality Checklist

  • Symptom is visible and in focus.
  • Lighting is natural or neutral.
  • No heavy filters or extreme color edits.
  • One image shows broader plant context.
  • A neutral reference object is included if helpful.
  • Healthy comparison photos are included when available.
Upload photos after checking quality