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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how does shipping work?

soona provides your first USPS label free! Click on the details tab of your booking and scroll down to the “ship your product” section. Click options + “create shipping label”.

What about return shipping?
During booking, you’ll share your preference for what to do with your product post-shoot.

Store:
soona’s fast pass program stores your product and props in studio until your next shoot. $49 per month.
Return:
We’ll send it right back for the cost of the label.
Discard:
We’ll safely discard your product in a way that protects your brand.

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.

I’m not sure what to book! can soona recommend a booking?

We offer 2 types of shoots: Packs and build your own bookings.

Select “build your own” to choose each detail of your shoot and pay a la carte.

Not sure what you'd like? Select a pack! These shoots are discounted and created with ecommerce and social media best practices in mind.

Still have questions? Email our team at hey@soona.co and we will create a customized booking for you based on your goals.

what is soona? how do I get started?

soona is the first virtual studio for product photography. Our platform makes it possible for brands to create affordable content from anywhere. Our mission is to provide quality content for all.

1. Book and share your content goals

2. Ship us your goods (Your first label is on us! select “help me ship” on the details tab of your booking to generate your label)

3. Join your shoot via the blue chat bubble on your dashboard

4. Collaborate with your photographer and give real-time feedback via live chat

5. Shop your content a la carte immediately after your shoot We can’t wait to create together. Book here to get started.

if I choose grocery shopping: can soona just pick out things for my shoot?

We want to get exactly what you want for your shoot! We'll send a form for you to fill out and make a shopping list for us. Need some ideas? Check out our inspiration page to see what's possible at soona.

Please note: fresh ingredients are sourced at local grocery stores near each studio. Seasons can affect which fruits, vegetable, plants, or flowers are available.

what if i want to show more than just hands during the shoot?

The hand model pro service is just for hands. Please choose a full body model if you’d like to show any parts of the torso, legs, back, or face! If you need just lower legs and feet, you can book a foot model.

does styling include props?

Stylists have access to our standard studio props! Any props outside this list can be shipped to our studio. Book our grocery shopping services for any fresh ingredients you may need.

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