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3D capture, Google Maps & field notes.

Practical articles from the field - Matterport, Google Street View tours and documenting real spaces across Northeast Florida.

July 16, 2026

The Most Cost-Effective Way to Get Real Estate Photos: HDR Stills from a Matterport Scan

Half the time on site, from $100, delivery in 24 hours - and any forgotten angle exported later without a re-shoot. How scan-based HDR photos work.

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July 6, 2026

How Much Does a Matterport 3D Tour Cost in Jacksonville? (2026 Price Guide)

From $95 for a small space, ~$225 for a typical 3,000 sq ft - the full transparent price model, what changes it, and how we compare to national rates.

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July 6, 2026

How to Get Your Jacksonville Business on Google Maps with a 3D Tour

Step-by-step: from claiming your Business Profile to the "See inside" tour going live - what you can DIY and what needs a pro.

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July 6, 2026

How Much Does Real Estate Photography Cost in Jacksonville? (2026 Pricing Guide)

Real 2026 package prices: HDR from $149, Matterport from $95, Zillow 3D from $99 - plus twilight, drone and staging add-ons.

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July 6, 2026

Google Street View vs. a Matterport 3D Tour: What's the Real Difference?

Street View, 360° photos and Matterport tours are three different things. What each one is - and why one capture can give you both of the ones that matter.

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July 6, 2026

Is Your Business Eligible for a Google Street View 3D Tour?

What qualifies, what doesn't (private homes), the gray areas - and the honest truth about the retired Trusted Photographer badge.

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April 14, 2026

Matterport for Hotel Renovation: Documenting an Existing Property the Right Way

Two Choice Hotels in Jacksonville and Kingsland, scanned to capture existing conditions before renovation.

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January 15, 2026

When 3D Capture Requires Trust: Documenting Sensitive Commercial Spaces

Some commercial environments - banks, secure facilities - need internal documentation that never goes public.

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January 13, 2026

Using Matterport 3D Tours for Planning, Operations, and Real Decisions

How detailed 3D models of large facilities support operational planning - beyond typical marketing applications.

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August 14, 2025

How a Google Maps 3D Tour Helps Your Marketing

Publishing Matterport tours to Google Business Profiles with Street View - boost discovery across Jacksonville.

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August 14, 2025

Big Matterport Projects, Made Simple

Tours of 500+ scans at venues like sports facilities, resorts and campuses - with optional Street View.

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April 6, 2025

Matterport vs Zillow 3D Home

A side-by-side look at the two leading 3D platforms for real estate - with two live tours to compare yourself.

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March 18, 2025

How to Sell Your Home Faster and for More Money with the Right Photos

14,000+ homes for sale around Jacksonville - buyers choose with their eyes. The visual strategy that gets listings noticed, shown and sold.

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January 7, 2025

Matterport Digital Twin for Construction Sites

Hidden utilities documented before drywall, accuracy checks and remote progress tracking - with a real 9,600 sq ft example.

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December 14, 2024

Matterport Pro3 Camera - Next-Level 3D Tours

The Pro3 joins our lineup: LiDAR accuracy indoors and out, and what it unlocks across a dozen industries.

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September 20, 2024

Twilight Photos for Real Estate, Hotels & Restaurants

Dusk light makes any property warmer and more clickable - why twilight works, with the same house shown day vs. dusk.

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September 16, 2024

Flambient Photography: The Art of Combining Flash and Ambient Light

The professional technique behind bright, true-to-life listing photos - and why it beats HDR in tricky light.

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August 27, 2024

Stages by Matterport: 3D Timeline & Split View for Construction

A dynamic 3D timeline of your build - compare phases side by side, collaborate remotely, inspect from anywhere.

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August 6, 2024

The Benefits of 3D Virtual Tours for Real Estate Sellers and Agents

68% more views and half the unqualified leads - what 3D tours do for sellers, landlords and agents.

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August 6, 2024

Transforming Real Estate Marketing with Matterport 3D Virtual Tours

Interactive 3D models that captivate buyers - better visualization, broader reach, more qualified leads.

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