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Reports and Comparisons
The comparison slider and monthly report are where your record pays off. Both are only as good as the pair of photos you choose.
Choosing a fair pair
- Same angle, same journey, similar light and time of day.
- At least eight weeks apart for most journeys.
- Avoid picking your worst photo as the before — it flatters the result and misleads you.
Reading a comparison
- Check alignment first: if features do not line up, the comparison is not fair.
- Look at the tracked area only, not overall mood or lighting.
- Use side-by-side when the slider is hard to interpret.
Monthly reports
- Include the photo count, consistency and key comparisons.
- Add notes and action plans when you want a fuller record.
- Export a PDF if you want to bring it to a professional appointment.
Keep reading
How to Take Consistent Progress Photos
The complete guide to lighting, background, distance, angles and clarity so every photo can be fairly compared.
Progress Tracking Best Practices
How often to photograph, how to read change fairly, and how to keep tracking healthy rather than obsessive.
Your First Week with Journae
Set up a journey, take a baseline photo set and build the habit that everything else depends on.