how does soona work?





Plan a shoot in minutes - not days
Share your goals & plan your shoot in just a few steps. Select & pay for models & upgrades at this time.

Join your shoot & approve selects in real-time
Attend the live shoot from the platform. Collaborate with your photographer & give approvals in real time.

Order assets & get edits in 24 hours
Purchase what you love for $39 per photo + editing and $93 per video clip. Get free editing & assets in 24 hours with the Standard plan.

Optimize & improve performance
Measure listing performance over time, get actionable recommendations & instantly generate brand-ready imagery using AI.
frequently asked questions about soona
How does soona integrate with our internal teams and processes?
Not only does soona integrate with Shopify, Amazon, Canva, and Walmart right out of the box to connect with your ecommerce content workflows, enterprise customers get dedicated account management to assist you at every step from your 1st shoot to your 400th and beyond.
Where can I get help?
If you still have questions, you can email our support team at hey@soona.co or text us during support hours (Monday-Friday 8am-4pm MST) at 512-270-3331.
How do I know if I need to add the styling pro service to my shoot?
Every soona shoot includes one photographer. A stylist provides an extra pair of hands to assist with things like:
- 5+ items in a single shot
- Swatches or cosmetic textures
- Food or ingredients
- Apparel that needs to be steamed, styled, folded, or pinned
- Recreating the style of a shot you want to referencing
After you book a shoot, we’ll review your goals and shot list. Some shoots may require the styling pro service to be executed successfully.
Can soona create product images that meet Amazon and Shopify requirements?
Yes! Our team specializes in Amazon-compliant product images (white background, sizing standards) and Shopify-ready content. We ensure your photos are optimized for platform guidelines — so you can launch faster without reshoots.
What is the turnaround time?
We aim to deliver edited content within 24 hours upon receiving your photo or video order. This timeframe can vary. For infographics, the expected delivery time is within 48 hours.
how will soona + Trend integrate?
the two platforms will become integrated over the next year. don’t worry - there’s more to come here!
How can I make sure AI-generated product descriptions are brand-consistent?
To ensure brand consistency when using AI-generated product descriptions, establish clear guidelines and standards for content creation. This can include guidelines for your brand’s tone of voice, style, and messaging—for example, you might have a casual, conversational tone as opposed to a formal, business tone. Additionally, it’s important to review and edit any content generated by AI to ensure it accurately reflects your values and messaging.
How can I ensure AI-generated product descriptions on Amazon remain brand-consistent?
To make sure your AI Amazon product description is brand-consistent, establish explicit guidelines and standards for content creation. These guidelines should encompass aspects such as brand voice and tone, style, and messaging. You should also review and edit AI-generated content to align it with brand values and messaging, ensuring a cohesive and authentic representation. It can be time-consuming but it’s worth it!
How can I make sure AI-generated product descriptions on Shopify remain brand-consistent?
To make sure AI-generated product descriptions on Shopify remain brand-consistent, establish clear guidelines and standards for content creation. These guidelines should cover elements like brand voice and tone, style, messaging, and target audience. You might also include a few examples of on-brand and off-brand product descriptions for reference.
How long does it usually take to get up and running with soona?
Most of our customers book their first shoot within 4 weeks of their first call. Most shoots are scheduled within 3 to 5 business days of your products arriving in our facilities.
Does styling include props?
All stylists have access to 100+ different standard props available in our studios. Any props outside our prop list can be shipped to our studio. For any fresh ingredients and florals you need, you can book our grocery shopping service when you plan your shoot.
Does soona offer both product photography and video content?
Yes! In addition to product photography, soona offers short-form product videos and UGC designed for ecommerce, paid ads, and social media. You can add video services to any shoot.
Where can I use my UGC content?
Every piece of content you approve is fully licensed to you. Use it on your website, social media, Amazon, TikTok shop, etc.
I’m not sure what to book! Can soona recommend a booking?
Absolutely - reach out to our crew here and we'll make a customized booking recommendation specific to your goals.
How long is my package valid for?
Enterprise packages and preferred credits are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase unless otherwise specified in a contract.
What is product photography?
Product photography is the process of capturing high-quality images of products to showcase them for marketing, ecommerce, or advertising. Great product photos help customers understand, trust, and buy your products online.
How much control do I have over the content produced?
The brands who have the most success on soona are collaborative in philosophy. You’ll be able to choose the category of content you need and outline key elements you need to see executed on. It’s important to remind yourself of the reasons you are drawn to the creators you choose to work with. Be sure your ideas are infused into their creative process without taking over the show so to speak. This mindset will generate the most authentic and impactful photos and videos by a long shot.
How do I contact you?
We offer email and text support.
Email: hey@soona.co. We respond to all emails within 24 business hours.
Text: Reach out to us at 512-270-3331. We do our best to respond to all texts within 1 hour. Monday-Friday 8am-4pm MST.
Do I get to choose my date and time for my shoot?
After you complete your booking, you will fill out your general availability. Once we receive your products in studio, our scheduling team will pick a date and time that works best for your availability and to give you the best experience possible based on your shoot goals. You will receive an automated email with your shoot date and time.
Have a conflict with the time ou received? Please let us know asap and we will do our best to get you rescheduled for a time that works better. In the event that you need to reschedule, we require 2 business days notice.
Why is professional product photography important for ecommerce?
Professional product photography increases conversions by showing products clearly, accurately, and attractively. High-quality images build trust with customers and are essential for selling on platforms like Amazon, Shopify, and Walmart.
How long does it take to get the content?
Create your campaign, hire creators and ship quickly to maintain momentum. Once the creator receives the product, you can expect see content uploaded to the soona platform within 7 days.
What types of product photography are best for online stores?
The most common types are white background images, lifestyle photography (showing the product in use), and detail shots that highlight product features. A mix of these styles can help customers better understand your product.
I have more questions. How can I talk with someone at soona?
You can reach out to our experts here.
Where are my photos?
Your photos are in your gallery. Scroll down on your account until you see the “gallery" tab.
I am outside of the US - do I still get a free shipping label?
The free shipping label is only available for shipments within the United States.
how can I book a stop motion video?
We have 1 stop motion pack that is available to book here. We have 3 other off menu custom stop motion options that you can view on our stop motion page.
Email us at hey@soona.co to let us know which one you'd like to book and we'll take care of the rest!
which video options can you book without a model?
We have a few video options that are possible without a model:
360 Spin: Your product under the bright lights on a 360-degree carousel
Stop motion: Animated photos of your product For any other video type: a hand or full body model is necessary to interact with your product.
Once you book your video with a model, you'll be prompted to select your top 3-5 model choices from soona's model collective.
what type of video performs best in ecommerce?
Our video menu is based on the top-performing videos on ecommerce platforms. Explore this page to determine what is best for your product and audience.
Check out our most popular video: the how-to demo. This video is perfect for your product listing and social channels! Another ecommerce favorite is our 360-spin video.
how do I book this?
step 1 – choose your graphic from the gallery here
step 2 – after purchasing the Amazon infographic pack you’ll receive a link to our form that will collect the information we need to build this graphic including brand colors. fonts. logo. and copy.
step 3 – our team will take photos that are tailored to your product and the graphic you have chose. We will carefully select the best images from your gallery that fit the chosen graphic. You can then proceed to checkout with 10 images.
turnaround time: once we receive the copy & information to create your custom graphic it will be delivered within 48 hours after checkout.
how do I upload to Amazon?
how to upload + make interactive on amazon:
step 1: receive the zip file from the soona crew
step 2: the images will be compiled in a viewable order
step 3: upload into your Amazon seller portal
Where do I ship?
After you book, your shipping address and unique reference # can be found on your booking details page. For more shipping questions see our full FAQs here.
what do I need to do?
after you book and ship your products: you'll receive an email with your 30-minute shoot date and time. we ask that you attend your virtual shoot from your dashboard so you can give real-time feedback.
What is the try soona pack?
This pack is the perfect way for new clients to try soona for FREE! This 30-minute shoot includes soona shooting your products against a white backdrop.
After you book and ship your products:, we'll schedule your shoot (on average shoots are scheduled within 5-10 business days after products have arrive). Your photographer will fill a virtual gallery with ecomm photos of your products. Order the 5 you want for free and get edited photos in 24 hours! All other images in your gallery are available to shop for $39.
Looking for a custom shoot where you can pick more backdrops and props? Book here!
FAQs
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