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What is 360 photography?

September 6, 2009

360 photography is an exciting photography technique that is increasing in popularity. It is a method of capturing images that many commercial photographers are now using successfully. Many current businesses are operating solely online or at least have a website in order to have an online presence. The internet has proven of great significance in terms of gaining exposure and increasing the number of customers for all types of different businesses. 360 photography offers these websites a new opportunity to inform in great detail potential customers and visitors to the site about the products and services on offer.

360 photography allows an object to be viewed from many different angles. Using 360 photography it is possible to zoom in on the item and pan around it. This means that the user can really get a full and detailed idea about what it is they are looking at and possibly purchasing. One possible disadvantage for buyers on the internet is that they can not see and explore an item in as much detail as they could if they were viewing it in a shop. 360 photography helps combat this problem by allowing users to gain a much clearer idea of what an item will be like should they purchase it. This detailed visual information can significantly increase the chances of a potential customer deciding that the product is right for them and then purchasing it.

Commercial photographers in cities such as Leeds, Newcastle and London are using 360 photography successfully and more and more businesses are now choosing this option.