can a stylist swatch my product?

yes! stylists can create texture swatches of your beauty or art products on acrylic surfaces or models (requires a model pro service).

can a stylist source special props or groceries for my shoot?

soona offers FREE props in-studio for your shoots that you can view here. Not seeing the props you want? Ship us your own!

If you're looking for fresh food, beverages or ingredients for your shoot, our stylists can source the items at local stores with our grocery shopping service for $149 + cost of goods.

are stylists creative directors?

Stylists help elevate and evolve an existing brand and shoot concept - they will efficiently recreate the shot list and shoot goals you provide. Our stylists follow your creative direction to setup scenes and capture your vision. Stylists do not define your brand's creative vision or manage your creative project. You must provide a shot list and shoot goals before your shoot for our stylists to review and follow.

For further assistance building a shot list and help with creative direction, you can use our Producer pro-service. Read more here.

can I talk to my stylist before a shoot?

you can communicate live with stylists during the shoot on the kickoff call and live chat. please provide clear shot lists and shoot goals before your shoot so your stylist can review and execute your expectations.

if you'd like to discuss your goals and have support building your shot list: add the producer pro service.

what is a soona stylist?

a soona stylist brings your vision to life by serving as an extra pair of skilled hands and creative eyes during your shoot. they efficiently execute your shot list as quickly as possible resulting in eye-grabbing imagery that truly allows your product to shine and meets your brand goals.

how do I know I need a stylist?

stylists are essential for shoots with complex shot lists and stylized inspiration images. the photographer focuses on capturing high-quality images. the stylist artfully sets up scenes and adjusts your product and props to achieve your vision.

soona requires styling for the following shoot types:

  • 5+ items styled in a single shot
  • swatches to highlight texture or color
  • food or ingredients styled with your product
  • pinned and adjusted clothing and accessories
  • bedroom scenes + other decorated lifestyle setups
  • to recreate the style of a shot you saw somewhere else

still not sure? email us at hey@soona.co with your vision or inspiration images and we’ll make a recommendation. after you book and we review your goals: we may require styling if we believe it’s essential to reaching your content goals.