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Google Business Profile Photo Checklist — What to Shoot for 12 Types of Indian Businesses
A practical photo shot list for your Google Business Profile — the 10 photos every business needs, industry-specific shots for shops, restaurants, clinics, salons, coaching, repair and more, plus phone photography tips.
By Chamko Research Team Updated 2 min read
Quick answer
Every profile needs 10 core photos: storefront from the road, signboard close-up, entrance, interior from the door, counter/reception, top 3 products or services, team, and owner. Then add industry-specific shots and 2–4 fresh photos every week. Shoot in daylight, hold the phone horizontally, clean the space first, and never use stock images.
Quick answer: Every profile needs 10 core photos: storefront from the road, signboard close-up, entrance, interior from the door, counter/reception, top 3 products or services, team, and owner. Then add industry-specific shots and 2–4 fresh photos every week. Shoot in daylight, hold the phone horizontally, clean the space first, and never use stock images.
The 10 core photos (every business)
- Storefront from across the road (with neighbouring landmark)
- Signboard close-up — readable name
- Entrance / gate
- Interior from the doorway
- Counter or reception
- Top product or service #1
- Top product or service #2
- Top product or service #3
- Team photo (with consent)
- Owner photo — customers like to know who runs the place
Industry shot lists
Sweet shop / bakery: display counter full, top 5 sweets close-up, festival boxes, kitchen hygiene, packing.
Restaurant / café: signature dishes from above, thali spread, dining area busy and empty, outdoor seating, menu board, kitchen.
Clinic / dentist: reception, waiting area, treatment room, equipment, doctor portrait, certificates wall (no patient faces or data).
Salon / spa: stations, wash area, products used, before/after (consent), stylist portraits.
Coaching / school: classrooms, library, labs, results board, faculty, students in class (with permission).
Repair / home services: van or bike with branding, tools, technicians at work, before/after jobs.
Retail / clothing: aisles, new arrivals, trial rooms, best-selling items, billing area.
Gym / fitness: equipment floor, cardio area, group class, trainers, changing rooms.
Hotel / homestay: each room type, bathroom, view, reception, dining, parking.
Hardware / electrical: product shelves, brands stocked, loading area, counter.
CA / lawyer / office: office exterior, meeting room, team, reception.
Real estate: office, team, site visits (only properties you represent).
Phone photography tips
- Clean the lens with a soft cloth.
- Daylight or all lights on; avoid harsh shadows.
- Horizontal orientation for most shots.
- Tap to focus on the subject.
- No heavy filters, collages or text.
- Declutter before shooting.
- Ask permission before photographing customers.
Weekly photo routine
Monday: new stock. Wednesday: team at work. Friday: busy moment or festive decoration. That's 3 photos a week, 150 a year.
Frequently asked questions
How many photos should I upload?
Start with 10–20, then add a few every week.
Can I upload professional photos?
Yes — as long as they're real photos of your business without heavy editing.
Why aren't my photos showing?
See photos not showing.