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Welcome to the AJ’s blog - your place for the latest product launches, industry updates, and expert insight from the world of lighting, grip, and studio equipment. Built for photographers, videographers, filmmakers, and studio professionals, it’s where we share practical advice, fresh ideas, and informed perspectives from across the industry.

5 things every photographer needs in their studio

5 things every photographer needs in their studio

From securing backgrounds and controlling reflections to keeping equipment organised, it's often the smallest accessories that make the biggest difference in a busy photography studio. We've picked...

Matthews vs Avenger: Which C-Stand Is Right for You?

Matthews vs Avenger: Which C-Stand Is Right for You?

Let’s talk C-Stands: the heavy-duty studio workhorses used across film, video and photography. Also known as Century Stands, they are built to hold, support and position kit when a standard light s...

5 Creative Ways to Use V-Flat Duo Boards for Product & Food Photography

5 Creative Ways to Use V-Flat Duo Boards for Product & Food Photography

Create more variety from a smaller setup with five practical ways to use V-Flat Duo Boards for food and product photography.

ColoramaPhotography Studio utilising Profoto lighting and Damson Colorama background paper.

6 Colorama Shades To Try This Autumn

With the heatwave surging on, it’s easy to put off autumnal shoot planning. After all, we feel a long way off the leaves dropping. But, alas, come the start of September autumnal campaigns will be ...

Not Your Average LED: Meet the Profoto L600D & L600C

Not Your Average LED: Meet the Profoto L600D & L600C

At first glance, the new Profoto L600D and L600C CoB LED fixtures might look like sleek and powerful ballast free Monoblocs, which, to be fair, they are. But look a little closer and there is a lot...

Planning a Visit to AJ’s? Discover Our Profoto Experience Centre in Bruton

Planning a Visit to AJ’s? Discover Our Profoto Experience Centre in Bruton

Sometimes, professional photography and video lighting can be best observed when seen in context.  Product specifications are useful, but they can only tell you so much. Sometimes, you need to see ...