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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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

packs — Amazon 360 interactive photo

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.

packs — Amazon inforgraphic pack

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.

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how do I check out after my shoot to get a final edited video?

Select the bag icon in the top right corner of the video clips you'd like in your final edit. Add the $99 pro edit add-on to one of the clips in your bag. You may select other add-ons like music, text or graphics. Leave detailed notes about the order you'd like the clips in. Enter your payment info and checkout. We'll edit and deliver your final video asap.

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what is a clip and what’s included?

Video clips are the starting and stopping of a recording up to 2 minutes long at one camera angle. Anything longer than 2 minutes will be split into multiple clips. Video clips are purchased a la carte for $93 each. We offer a $99 pro edit to combine multiple clips together into one edited video. The content we capture within a clip depends on your booking selection.

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what are the premium video editing add-ons?

The $93 clip includes color correction and trimming your video + soona delivering an edited MP4. 

Video clips are the start and stopping of a recording up to 2 minutes long at 1 camera angle. You can purchase the clips individually at $93 per clip and edit them on your own. Or a soona pro can edit your clips together for $93 per clip plus a $99 flat fee. We also have editing add-ons. You can also select pro services (such as a model or styling). This is a prepaid nonrefundable fee and cannot be applied to the purchase of content.

  • Pro edit $99: if you are combining 2 clips or 20 clips into 1 final video
  • Add music $49: you tell us the vibe. we’ll add a royalty-free song
  • Add graphics $49: all logos and graphics must be provided by you! we’ll add to your edit
  • Add line of text $9: each sentence or text call out is considered one line
  • Crop video $49: first delivered drop is free! each additional crop is $49

If you become a subscriber, the all video premium edits (with the exception of pro-edits) will be FREE! Learn more here.

Read more about the video editing options here!

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can I capture photo and video in the same booking?

Photo and video shoots are booked separately to ensure there is enough time to achieve all your goals. Please create two separate bookings if you need both photo and video.

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who can apply?

Agencies, apps, marketplaces, and aggregators who want to help scale retail and ecommerce brands as much as we do.

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how quickly will I hear back?

We’re a small but nimble team. Give us a few days after your application and we’ll be in touch. 

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how does soona track referrals?

We give you a unique URL to use which allows us to track a client’s conversion and transactions. If anything is done offline we will provide a form for you to complete to help us manually tag new customer referrals.

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how often do I get paid?

soona is a unique blend of service and technology so we pay out quarterly. 

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what are the payment options?

Our enterprise plans include monthly payment plan options starting at $2k/month. Please reach out to sales@soona.co to learn more.

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what is the difference between AI edits and premium edits?

Premium edits are completed by the soona post-production crew. AI edits are completed by you through our Media Editor tool.

Media Editor

what is a visual performance score?

visual performance is an overall measure of how well your listing’s images match Amazon’s best practices and guidelines. this score breaks down into 3 parts: 

  1. image quality: do your image files meet the standard for technical and production quality?
  2. gallery count: does your gallery or carousel have Amazon’s recommended image count of at least 6 images?
  3. visual mix: does your listing use an optimal variety of content types?

Listing Insights

how does the scoring work?

when you connect soona to an Amazon seller account - Listing Insights automatically scans and analyzes the images in each listing. using the power of AI we can help you identify problems and opportunities to improve each listing.

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is this score created by Amazon?

no. soona developed this scoring system based on Amazon’s platform requirements. industry best-practices. and our expertise in content creation.

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is this score connected to my sales performance?

soona does not factor your sales into our scoring system. it is purely an evaluation of the visual content.

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will you support other e-commerce platforms (i.e. Shopify, Etsy, etc.)?

Listing Insights only supports Amazon at the moment but we are actively working to connect to other ecommerce platforms. for updates make sure to sign up for our waitlist.

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can I compare my listing to a competitor’s listing?

we do not support the scoring or evaluation of competitor listings but are actively working on a feature to empower competitive analysis. 

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is the Media Editor tool free?

On a free subscription, you will have limited access to the soona Media Editor tool. You will be able to download low-res, watermarked assets. In order to download hi-res assets, you will have to be a paid subscriber. You can view our paid plans here.

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how do I remove background from image?

  1. Upload your image to the soona Media Editor from your device or select an image from your soona gallery.
  2. Watch the magic
  3. Download your edited image
  4. Publish your image to your Amazon or Shopify store
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how can I change the background color?

  1. Select an image to edit from the main gallery or from a booking gallery
  2. Select “change background color” from the left sidebar navigation
  3. Click “change background color”
  4. Enter a HEX code. Adjust hue / tint.  Alter lightness and saturation. Reset adjustments. 
  5. Click “save” and download your image

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what file formats are supported by the Media Editor tool?

.jpg and .png are all supported by the Media Editor tool.

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can I use Media Editor on mobile devices or is it desktop only?

You can access soona's Media Editor tools anywhere! Desktop and mobile support is now available for background color, remove background, and blur background functionalities.

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is the Media Editor tool user-friendly for beginners or does it require advanced editing skills?

The Media Editor tool was designed to be user-friendly and intuitive. You do not need advanced editing skills to use it effectively. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced users alike.

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about us

how many headshots can I get?

You will receive one free headshot! You can buy additional photos for $39 each.

can I bring a friend or team or pet for a group shot?

Headshots for all is about YOU! If you'd like to bring a friend or pet, create a regular headshot booking and we’ll have fun with everyone.

can I pick a different background color?

You have two color options! Gray or baby blue. You can view all of our backdrops here. If you want a color other than gray or baby blue, book a regular headshot booking.

what's the difference between headshots for all and a regular headshot booking?

Headshots for all shoots are free and last 15 minutes. If you want to have multiple wardrobe options or pick your own backdrop color, book a regular headshot booking with us to customize your shoot.

contact info

We offer email and text support.

Email: hey@soona.co. We respond to all emails within 24 business hours.

Text or call: 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.

rescheduling + cancellations + refunds

Rescheduling: You may reschedule your shoot one time by emailing hey@soona.co no later than 2 business days before your booking. We’ll do our best to accommodate a better time.

Cancelations: Your booking is good for a full year from the date of purchase. Your booking deposit is non-refundable. If you'd like to cancel your booking: you will forfeit your deposit. Please reach out to hey@soona.co to cancel your booking. You can review our full terms here.

Refunds: soona does not provide refunds. If you are not thrilled with your content, we will make it right! Please reach out at hey@soona.co and we’ll work together to create content you love.

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.

how do I know if I need the styling pro service?

Your 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
  • You want to recreate the style of a shot you saw somewhere else

After you book we review your goals and shot list. Some shoots may require the styling pro service to be executed successfully.

does soona provide models?

Yes! soona offers full body models, hand models, foot models and pet models. Learn more about soona’s models here. You will select your preferences via the pro services tab after you complete your booking.

you received my product - how long until we can shoot?

We aim to schedule your shoot as quickly as possible once we receive your product. This time can vary depending on lifestyle preference and pro-services.  Shoots with pro services require additional coordination, which may extend the time to schedule your shoot. We recommend always selecting 3 models reflecting high availability. Please double check that you've filled out any and all forms on the pro services tab of your booking. You will receive an email confirmation once we have you on the calendar.

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