our #1 most asked question:

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.

(non-members pay the Studio pass for $149 per booking)

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

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is it required for me to join my shoot?

We ask for participation on your shoot to ensure you can give real-time feedback to the crew. Please keep an eye out for an email with your scheduled shoot time. If the scheduled time does not work for you, please reach out to hey@soona.co as soon as possible.  You may reschedule up to 2 business days before your shoot time.

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can I create with Trend via my soona account?

not yet! right now you can create directly at Trend.io.

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Are there any risks associated with using AI for writing product descriptions?

There are potential risks associated with using artificial intelligence for writing product descriptions, such as the risk of creating generic or inaccurate content. It's important to carefully review and edit any content generated by AI to ensure that it accurately reflects the product features and brand. Additionally, it's important to consider the ethical implications of using AI for content creation.

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How does an Amazon product description generator improve SEO rankings?

An Amazon product description generator tool streamlines the process to create unique and high-quality descriptions tailored to each product. It optimizes product listings for conversion rates and overall performance with informative descriptions, ensuring your products not only stand out but also align with Amazon’s guidelines for character limit and other parameters. It also incorporates relevant keywords and phrases to optimize your product visibility and rankings in Amazon search results.

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Are there any risks associated with using AI for writing product descriptions for Shopify?

Yes, there are risks associated with using AI for writing product descriptions for Shopify. One risk is the potential for generic or inaccurate content. It’s important to meticulously review and edit AI-generated content to ensure it accurately reflects both the product and brand. 

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What types of ad content can soona create?

soona can create a diverse range of visual ad content, including but not limited to:

  • Product photography
  • Videos 
  • Lifestyle photography
  • Social media ads
  • Banner ads
  • Display ads
  • Emails
  • Text and SMS campaigns
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How does pricing work?

Select a platform membership to get started. The Standard plan unlocks the most value! When you book, you'll pay for models, styling & services. After your shoot, you select & order the assets you love for $39 each + $9 premium edits (which are free for Standard members).


If you only need 1 booking, you can opt to pay the Studio pass fee for $149 per booking.

For ongoing content needs, soona's Enteprise pricing unlocks our best rates, dedicated teams & account management.

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Are virtual productions even good? I like being on set.

You always have the option to attend in person on the day of your shoot or join remotely from inside the platform via our revolutionary virtual photoshoot. Either way, soona shoots are interactive, collaborative experiences where you'll be able to chat with the crew and give real-time feedback during the shoot. Just one of many reasons enterprise brands love our live studio shoots? They can keep their shoot going in the background and invite as many people as they want, without increasing their costs. So invite your agency partners. Your retail team. Your intern too. There is no limit to the number of seats who can attend a soona live studio shoot.

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Where do I find my photos?

You can find your completed photos in the gallery tab of your soona booking. You will receive an automated email once your photos have been completed.

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How do you vet your pro service providers?

We hire specialists in the same cities as our studios with years of experience working on successful content shoots for brands like yours. Whether they’re a stylist or photographer, they’re proven professionals in their area of expertise who show up to every shoot on time and ready to collaborate.

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What makes soona different from other product photography studios?

Unlike traditional studios, soona lets you create product photography completely online. You ship us your products, direct the shoot live from your computer, and pay only for the images you love. We combine creativity, convenience, and ecommerce expertise to deliver content that sells.

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do I need to join my virtual shoot with a hand model?

Yes! We highly encourage attendance for all soona shoots, but especially encourage attendance for shoots with models or other pro-services. This is to ensure you can give live feedback to the model(s) and we can capture your content just the way you need it. We will continue shooting if you are not in attendance!

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what editing is included in the $39 photo cost? what are the $9 premium edits?

What editing is included in the $39 photo cost?

Each purchased $39 photo includes touch ups like exposure correction, color correction and one crop. These touch ups bring your photos to life from their raw state! Photos are delivered in 2 versions: a full-resolution JPEG and a web-ready JPEG.

What are the $9 premium edits? 

We offer premium edits for $9 per edit:

  • Change background color / pure white
  • Product touch-up
  • Transparent background
  • Buy the raw
  • Smooth skin
  • Create pattern
  • Photoshop it

Hot tip! If you sign up for a Standard membership, your premium edits are FREE. Learn more here.

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how many creators are in the network?

over 1,000 approved creators have been hand-selected to join trend.io. it is up to you to choose how many different creators you want to work with based on your budget and needs.

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where should I post my content?

we specifically created these trendsets with social media channels. compelling ads. and website content in mind!

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What differentiates a high-quality product description from a mediocre one?

High quality product descriptions are informative, engaging, and persuasive. It accurately describes the product’s features and benefits, while also highlighting its unique selling points in an effort to boost sales. A mediocre product description may be generic or lack detail, and may not effectively communicate the value of the product.

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What differentiates a high-quality product description on Amazon from a mediocre one?

A high quality Amazon product description is informative, engaging, and persuasive. It precisely outlines the product’s features and benefits while accentuating distinctive selling points. Conversely, a mediocre Amazon product description may be generic, lack essential details, and fail to effectively convey the product’s value.

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What differentiates a high-quality product description on Shopify from a mediocre one?

A high-quality Shopify product description stands out for its informativeness, engagement, and persuasive appeal. It precisely delineates product features and benefits, accentuating the product’s unique selling points. On the flip side, a mediocre product description may be more generic, lacking crucial details and falling short in effectively conveying the product’s value.

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how do we choose/select background music for my video?

We license our background music through Artlist.io. Please browse this platform and let us know the song or soundtrack title and artist once you have made your selection.

Post Production

how does editing work?

Start by filling out this form to let us know your editing needs. A crew member will confirm editing scope + cost. After that, receive your edits in 24-48 hours!

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What is the cost of UGC?

soona's UGC product can be found at Trend.io. Create a brief and hire creators you want to work with!

Bundled soona content & UGC packages are available to unlock more savings. Contact our team here!

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How does soona integrate with our internal teams and processes?

Not only does soona integrate with Shopify, Amazon, and Canva 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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what’s included?

inside our Etsy starter pack you’ll receive 5 photos and 1 hand model. what we recommend: utilize our white and colored backgrounds to capture multiple angles. insert your brand elements. bring your product to life with your included hand model in two lifestyle settings to really give your customers a feel for what your products might look and feel like in their hands.

what’s included?

our fashion starter pack includes 9 photos + a ghost mannequin and our professional fashion stylists to perfectly convey the details and dynamism of your clothing. these assets are perfect for any application. ecommerce shop. social channels. print. catalogs. and more!

what’s included?

whether you want to focus on one product or three we take the crispiest and cleanest images of your product from all angles. stitch them together. create a 10-second video to show off your product. how does it work? if you send us 3 products we’ll create 1 spin video for each product. if you have 1 product we’ll work those angles and get you 3 different spin videos.

what is A+ content?

any brand registered in the Amazon Brand Registry can now upgrade their product details page to include A+ content - formerly known as Enhanced Brand Content. this rich set of tools can improve sales by 5.6% as it allows you to supercharge your appearance in Amazon search and improve the overall conversion rate of each product details page on Amazon. 

learn more on Amazon.com

what’s included?

inside this pack you’ll receive 10 images based on Amazon A+ Content best practices. this includes 4 images of your product on a pure white backdrop and 6 images of your product in our lifestyle settings. add your brand elements. play with props. the best part? work with our creative crew to create 2 video assets to show how your product works. utilize your included full-body model to bring your product to life. the Amazon A+ Content premium pack gives you both best practice recommendations. elevated assets. versatility. guaranteed content to convert by taking advantage of the A/B testing features available on the Amazon platform.

what to expect during your shoot:

The crew will closely follow the predetermined shot list. They will take as many photos as we can in our allotted time slot allowing you to always come back and re-shop your gallery for the standard a la carte pricing.

how do packs work?

packs are pre-defined shot lists curated by our team to meet both the creative and technical best practices of various marketplaces and industries. we’ve defined the number of assets and bundled in discounts based on platform recommendations.

what is A+ content?

any brand registered in the Amazon Brand Registry can now upgrade its product details page to include A+ content - formerly known as Enhanced Brand Content. this rich set of tools can improve sales by 5.6% as it allows you to supercharge your appearance in Amazon search and improve the overall conversion rate of each product details page on Amazon. 

learn more on Amazon.com

what’s included?

inside this pack you’ll receive 8 photos that will be delivered as 5 infographics according to Amazon A+ Content best practices. This includes 2 images of your product on a pure white background and 6 photos in lifestyle OR color backdrop. choose your own journey with your colored backdrops and an included hand model to bring your product to life. the best part? With the variety of the Amazon A+ Content Basic Pack you can take advantage of the A/B testing features available on the Amazon platform. 

need more? check out our Amazon A+ Content Premium pack which includes video and a full body model.

is product assembly included in styling?

soona crew will assemble items that take one hour to assemble. There may be additional costs incurred if your product or shoot requires significant additional prep work

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