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.

Amazon Product Description Generator

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.

Shopify Product Description Generator

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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I booked the soona iStock Product Pack - now what?

We’re excited to partner with you for some fresh, new content! Just ship your product to the soona address provided in the details tab of your booking. You can create a shipping label directly through our platform, ship with your preferred carrier or ship directly from your website. Please make sure to include the REF number! Once your product arrives in the studio, we’ll get to work! You can expect your 3 iStock Product Pack images to be completed within 10 business days of the product’s arrival in our Denver studio.

How do I know your photographers, models and stylists are the best of the best?

Our crew is made up of proven professionals with collective experience across thousands of brands and dozens of industries. We know our stuff when it comes to ecommerce channels and what sells where, and that expertise is baked into all our training, outputs, and tech.

We only hire photographers from the top 1.5% of all applicants and have built up a team of specialized stylists in apparel, pet, food, hair, makeup, set design, and more to serve a wide range of brands and production needs.

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.

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.

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.

How do I know soona will “get” our brand?

Enterprise customers get dedicated account management that includes creative onboarding, customized platform setup, and pre-production with our crew to help us learn your brand and your needs. We make your brand standards visible and easy to share across your soona account and content, so they’re not just stuck in a slide deck or, worse, in someone’s head.

Once you integrate your Shopify and Amazon stores, your soona account will also feed in your product listings for a visual mood board of all your approved brand imagery. This serves as an essential onboarding resource, and helps us get more familiar with your brand as you develop more content in soona.

Fast, cost-effective, and on-brand? What’s the catch?

soona works thanks to a combination of logistics wizardry and purpose-built technology led by award-winning creatives and ecommerce industry veterans. Our unique approach puts economies of scale to work to create savings at higher outputs where the traditional agency model would struggle to keep up.

Put simply, we’ve used software to replace the tasks that used to take dozens of emails, spreadsheets and phone calls to sort out. That helps us get to set faster and deliver more content to you in less time—all while building meaningful career progression for the top 1.5% of creatives in our markets.

What does free premium photo & video editing include?

For our standard membership & enterprise packages: free premium photo editing & video add-ons are included! You may select each premium add-on on your photos or videos during checkout. Any additional variants or revisions after your initial order are $9+ each.

With the studio pass & basic membership: each $39 photo includes one complimentary touch-up after purchase. If your photos or videos need more custom editing: premium add-ons are $9+ each.

What’s the minimum commitment for a membership?

You can proceed with monthly membership or pay annually to unlock savings with payment upfront. We have found the creative platform adds the most value to our clients on an ongoing basis. We offer flexible monthly payments within our enterprise plans.

What is included in the $149 studio fee?

The $149 studio fee unlocks access to the virtual shoot platform, network of studios, props, backdrops & lifestyle sets. This fee is paid at the downpayment of each booking created.

For $7 more, the Basic plan includes free studio fees for a year and use of the AI Studio tool. This is our recommendation to get the most value out of soona!

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