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working with soona is easy
book
plan your shoot in just minutes! build your own photo or video shoot or select a pre-priced pack.
prep
finalize your shot list and select your models! ship us your products in order to get on the schedule.
attend
every shoot starts with a kickoff call. see content appear in real-time and give feedback through our live chat!
shop
only pay for what you love: $39 photos & $93 video clips. select edits during check out. get your content back in 24 hrs.
photo and video in 24 hours
at soona you only book what you need and buy what you love.
$39 / photos
with soona it's easy to create scroll-stopping product photos that fit any budget.
$93 / video clips
we'll capture all the angles during your shoot and you only buy what you love.
frequently asked questions about soona
can I edit multiple images at once with the Media Editor tool?
You can edit one image at a time, but we are constantly working to improve our tools.
how can I download my images from the Media Editor tool?
The AI edits you create can be found in your reservation gallery under “my edits” or in your edits album.
how do I remove background with iPhone?
Open the image.
Tap and hold the subject.
An outline will appear around the subject.
Continue holding down the subject and tap copy.
Paste the subject into an email, text message, or note.
Is the Business Name Generator free?
Yes! We built the Business Name Generator for you to use for free!
Can I customize the suggestions based on my preferences?
Absolutely! Our generator allows you to input specific keywords, your industry, and more, to tailor the generated names according to your preferences.
Is there a limit to the number of names I can generate?
Nope. You can generate as many options as you would like using our Business Name Generator, free of charge!
What languages does the Business Name Generator support?
Right now we are primarily supporting English-language business names.
Is the Business Name Generator optimized for mobile devices?
Yes, our Business Name Generator is optimized for use on both desktop and mobile devices.
Can I provide feedback on generated names?
Absolutely! We encourage you to provide feedback to help us improve our AI-powered tools.
how can I add text to a photo?
you can add text to a photo for free using the soona Media Editor. simply upload your image and add your text. you can play with plain text, stylish font combinations, text styles, and more.
can you add text to an iPhone photo?
yes, you can add text to an iPhone photo. you can do it on your phone, or you can upload the photo to the free soona Media Editor and add text there.
how do you apply text directly to an image?
- select an image from your soona gallery
- upload your image to our free add text to photo tool
- add your text
- download your edited image
- publish the photo wherever you sell!
how do you add shadows to photos?
You can add shadows to photos for free using the soona Media Editor. Simply upload your image and the AI tool will automatically detect where and how to place the shadow. No need for complicated software here!
what is the app that adds shadows to photos?
the soona Media Editor can add shadows to photos. it can also help you remove backgrounds, change background colors, add a white background, add text, and make other edits to your product photos.
what are the grooming standards for foot models?
soona foot models perform their own at-home self-care prior to the shoot. All are expected to arrive with well groomed, moisturized, and clean skin + nails.
For an extra polished look or to showcase your nail products, add the custom pedicure upgrade.
what about leg hair?
Generally, what you see is what you get! If the model has shaved legs in their modeling profile, they will arrive with shaved legs for the shoot. Alternatively, if they have leg hair, you can expect hair on the booking.
You may, however, indicate a shaved leg preference during model selection. Please note that a model could decide to not service bookings with shaved leg preferences different than what is shown in their profile.
what if I want the model to wear something other than the standard wardrobe?
Foot models will arrive with the standard wardrobe options and can feature any combination of those items: from bare legs + feet to long pants + shoes. Any additional wardrobe options (bottoms, socks, shoes, sandals, jewelry, etc.) should be sent to the studio with your product.
how does model selection work?
Sign in, browse, and book with models from any city directly at book.soona.co/directory. Or, after your booking is made, you'll go through model selection which will surface the active models in the city your booking is assigned to. Filters are available for basic traits such as shoe size, skin tone, gender, age and more.
You'll use portfolio photos and model details to determine your top 2-3 model preferences. Then you'll describe any extra model details such as shaving, nail, and wardrobe needs. If you decide to send wardrobe, your chosen model's sizes will be surfaced.
From there, soona does the rest! We will communicate and coordinate with the model. You get to focus on shipping your product, building your shotlist, or any other prep.
How can I get on the schedule sooner?
When we receive your product, we get you on the schedule for our earliest available date and time. If you would like to be scheduled sooner, you can join our waitlist. Sometimes we have last minute cancelations and can get you on sooner. You must have open availability to sign up for the waitlist.
I have assets that were not created by soona, could your crew edit those?
Yes! Start by filling out this form to let us know your editing needs. A crew member will email you to confirm editing scope + cost. After that, receive your edits in 24-48 hours!
Where can I find my edited content?
When you log into your account, you'll see all your recent assets at the top of the page. There is also an edits album, a favorites album, an expert picks album, and a my uploads album.
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!
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 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.
is hair + makeup or manicures included with the full body model?
soona models arrive with clean nails, natural hair, and little to no makeup. All prep work is done by the models at home before they arrive.
We have professional hair and makeup or custom manicure upgrades you may add.
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.
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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.