Short answer
Send clear views of each side, the front and rear, plus closeups of existing graphics, damage and accessories. Identify the actual vehicle and requested panels so the photos support a specific scope.
Start with four complete views
Photograph the driver side, passenger side, front and rear. Stand where the full vehicle fits in the frame, with panel edges visible. A straight-on view explains coverage; an additional corner view can show details that disappear in a flat view.
Use the actual work vehicle rather than a dealer image of a similar model. Clear phone photos are useful. Avoid filters that hide surface details. Take photos with the vehicle safely parked and accessible; there is no need to climb onto it to complete a quote request.
Show doors and equipment that interrupt the layout
Include sliding doors, rear doors, ladders, racks, toolboxes and handles. If practical and safe, show doors open and closed. Explain which doors are used during a normal workday so the proposed message can be reviewed in those positions.
For a box truck, describe the installed body as well as the truck model. Photograph the rear doors and liftgate, if fitted. Keep mixed-fleet photo sets separate instead of assuming one vehicle represents every unit.
Add closeups of existing graphics and surface concerns
Show old lettering, seams, lifting edges, visible damage and areas you want changed. Label each closeup with its vehicle location. Tell the shop about known repainting, repairs or coatings instead of relying on a photo to communicate that history.
Photos help explain the request but do not settle every preparation question. Ask which conditions need inspection and whether removal or preparation is included. Do not remove graphics or attempt repairs just to take quote photos.
Pair photos with a short vehicle record
Send the year, make, model, body details and requested panels. Include wheelbase or roof height when known. Mark unknown measurements for review rather than presenting an estimate as a confirmed dimension.
File names such as unit-03-passenger-side keep a fleet request organized. Avoid unrelated people, customer addresses, paperwork and private information in the frame. Keep enough surrounding vehicle detail to identify the panel.
- Year, make, model and body or upfit details
- Requested lettering, partial-wrap or full-wrap coverage
- Logo and exact approved contact wording
- Known removal, paint or repair concerns
- Quantity, desired timing and proof approver
Start the request with the details you have
Use the St. Croix Wraps form to explain the vehicle and desired outcome. You can email photos and artwork after submitting; include the saved request reference so the files can be matched to the inquiry.
If you are comparing lettering and a partial wrap, identify both options. Ask for covered panels and open conditions to be stated in the written quote. Photos begin the scope discussion; they do not approve artwork or reserve installation.
Direct answers
Frequently asked questions
Can I use phone photos for a vehicle wrap quote?
Yes. Send clear, unfiltered views of the actual vehicle and requested areas, plus relevant closeups. The shop can identify any additional information needed.
Should I photograph every fleet vehicle?
Identify each unit and provide its current condition and body details. Separate photo sets distinguish models, upfits and existing graphics.
Do photos replace a vehicle inspection?
No. Photos describe the scope; some measurements, surface conditions and preparation requirements still need review before production.