360-Degree Photography: A Step-by-Step Method for Collecting and Analyzing Spherical Visual Data in the Social Sciences
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| Title: | 360-Degree Photography: A Step-by-Step Method for Collecting and Analyzing Spherical Visual Data in the Social Sciences |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jonathan Cinnamon (ORCID |
| Source: | Field Methods. 2026 38(1):85-92. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Computer Simulation, Photography, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Science Research, Research Methodology, Field Studies, Research Projects |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1525822X251409928 |
| ISSN: | 1525-822X 1552-3969 |
| Abstract: | 360-degree photography is an emerging form of visual media that is increasingly used in research. However, little methodological evidence exists on the use of this technology for field-based data collection and analysis. Drawing on an "urban objects" research project, we describe procedures to capture, process, store, code, and analyze 360-degree digital photos, highlighting considerations particular to this imaging format. 360-degree photography is a powerful field method, particularly for research that requires "whole scene capture" and/or strives to analyze the relational connections between objects and their wider surrounding environments. The procedures outlined are applicable to field-based research projects across the social sciences. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1496504 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | 360-degree photography is an emerging form of visual media that is increasingly used in research. However, little methodological evidence exists on the use of this technology for field-based data collection and analysis. Drawing on an "urban objects" research project, we describe procedures to capture, process, store, code, and analyze 360-degree digital photos, highlighting considerations particular to this imaging format. 360-degree photography is a powerful field method, particularly for research that requires "whole scene capture" and/or strives to analyze the relational connections between objects and their wider surrounding environments. The procedures outlined are applicable to field-based research projects across the social sciences. |
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| ISSN: | 1525-822X 1552-3969 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1525822X251409928 |
