AJ's showroom in Bruton, Somerset from the early 2000's

ABOUT

Our Story

Established in 1994 AJ's Studio & Camera Supplies has grown to be one of the few remaining independent specialists suppliers providing high end professional photographic and video lighting systems to a wide variety of client types, covering many markets sectors.

We are not just known for the products we provide, but the service and support we offer. No matter if you purchase online or visit us in our Bruton-based showroom we are extremely proud to offer an impeccable customer service and honest, impartial advice.

Orbitvu XL Pro device in use with PC opperating in the foreground, ideally for capturing product shots efficantly
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Specialist Services

Along with more traditional products we supply practical solutions for automated product photography - for stills imagery, 360 degree and 3D image capture, to professionals in the e-commerce, photographic and video imaging fields.

These solutions from ORBITVU and Profoto offer the best hardware and software in their class and will give you the image quality your customers expect. Since 2012 we have grown this market and work closely with a number of the UK's top 100 retail and manufacturing companies using automation for their image generation.

Profoto Studio Flash in a Profoto Umbrella with man in the foreground
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Leading Supplier

We are the UK's largest independent supplier of Profoto lighting and work very closely with brands such as Aputure, Broncolor and Manfrotto to name a few.

Along with the aforementioned we also supply a wide range of studio accessories and related equipment to help the e-commerce imaging beginner to the seasoned professional, this includes undertaking studio builds and the installation of Infinity Cove Systems.

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Our Goal

Our goal is to keep improving what we currently do, plus expand our current product range, giving our clients more choice for a greater range of studio solutions.

In 2017 we purchased HiGlide Ceiling Tracking from Bowens UK. HiGlide is a affordable high quality ceiling gantry/tracking system for suspending photo and video lighting, de-cluttering flooring of stands and cabling. We manufacture this entire range in the UK, and distribute directly, and via a selected dealer network.

Please contact us to find out how we can help you and your image creation and production.

01

Specialist Services

Along with more traditional products we supply practical solutions for automated product photography - for stills imagery, 360 degree and 3D image capture, to professionals in the e-commerce, photographic and video imaging fields.

These solutions from ORBITVU and Profoto offer the best hardware and software in their class and will give you the image quality your customers expect. Since 2012 we have grown this market and work closely with a number of the UK's top 100 retail and manufacturing companies using automation for their image generation.

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Leading Supplier

We are the UK's largest independent supplier of Profoto lighting and work very closely with brands such as Aputure, Broncolor and Manfrotto to name a few.

Along with the aforementioned we also supply a wide range of studio accessories and related equipment to help the e-commerce imaging beginner to the seasoned professional, this includes undertaking studio builds and the installation of Infinity Cove Systems.

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Our Goal

Our goal is to keep improving what we currently do, plus expand our current product range, giving our clients more choice for a greater range of studio solutions.

In 2017 we purchased HiGlide Ceiling Tracking from Bowens UK. HiGlide is a affordable high quality ceiling gantry/tracking system for suspending photo and video lighting, de-cluttering flooring of stands and cabling. We manufacture this entire range in the UK, and distribute directly, and via a selected dealer network.

Please contact us to find out how we can help you and your image creation and production.

Orbitvu XL Pro device in use with PC opperating in the foreground, ideally for capturing product shots efficantlyProfoto Studio Flash in a Profoto Umbrella with man in the foreground
AJ's director and proprietor holding a Profoto B10X

AJ's - Passion meets Professionalism

Our History

A Trusted Industry Name, Established in 1994

Our humble beginnings saw us open from the dining room of our founders parents home.

Over the years we have reinvested and grown to be a recognised name in our sector supplying industry leading services and solutions.

Moving on to the current day our expertise and customer satisfaction is underpinned by trained staff with superior product knowledge.

As one of the premier independent photo and video suppliers, we specialize in providing lighting equipment, along with bespoke studio builds. Additionally we are the exclusive supplier of Orbitvu & Profoto E-Commerce studio solutions.

For your next studio re-equip choose AJ's Photo Video Limited as your trusted partner, ensuring you receive expert knowledge and the best equipment at competitive prices.

AJ's showroom in Bruton, Somerset from the early 2000's

Our own offices

Bruton

It quickly became evident that in order to grow the business AJ's needed to find a permanent premises. Although Bruton is an historical rural town is has great transport connection via the mainline station and large major roads, and became the home of AJ's.

Profoto Studio Flash in a Profoto Umbrella with man in the foreground

No flash in the pan relationship, but a commitment

Profoto

Having built a good reputation in the trade after 10 years of trading AJ's took it to the next level by becoming unofficial Profoto dealer.

With a commitment to light shaping excellence today and tomorrow, Profoto is more than a brand and more than the world-leading light shaping products they make.

Today Profoto continue to innovate with world-leading lights and light-shaping tools. But they also create the leading-edge technology that connects camera, app, and light seamlessly and invisibly, making light more accessible to everyone passionate about creating amazing images now, and in the future.

Orbitvu XL Pro device in use with PC opperating in the foreground, ideally for capturing product shots efficantly

Automated photography for ecommerce that fits your needs

Orbitvu

With the advent of automated image capture AJ's became the sole UK distributer of Orbitvu automated solutions. In the following decade Orbitvu has revolutionised the content production automation market.

Orbitvu streamlines your image capture process and benefit from savings, consistent quality, and more with dedicated automation from Orbitvu. 

Whether it’s still, flat lay or 360°/3D product photography or video, Orbitvu offer specially designed automated solutions that make your product photography a competitive strength.

A Cove-Lock system being fisinhed at the University of Belfast, painted in Green Screen Chromakey paint.

Always behind you with Cove-Lock

Cove-Lock, infinite possibities

The infinity cove modular solution from Cove-Lock.

Purchased in 2015 from Manfrotto, Cove-Lock an industry leading name, synonymous with infinity coves.

HiGlide Ceiling Track System in situ, affixed to the ceiling. Best solution for adding studio lighting to a track system. Made in the UK.

HiGlide Acquisition

Elevate your studio

2017 saw AJ's acquire Bowen's HiGlide, designed in the late 1970s. It provides high-quality and highly reliable ceiling tracking systems for the suspension of photographic and video lighting.

Our systems increase your shooting space and transforms your studio into an efficient working environment by removing the need for stands and ground clutter

As well as creating a better working environment, HiGlide also provides incredible lighting and flexibility. All of your light, accessories and backdrops can be suspended and positioned (without any effort) exactly where you need them; making the best use of your studio space. Improving workspace safety

Profoto Automated Solutions, a grid of images of the Profoto Eclipse, Vertical and images created by these devices.

Profoto E-commerce Solutions

Appointed exclusive supplier

After 30 years in the trade, one of our proudest moments Was being appointed the official reseller for Profoto E-commerce studio solutions.

Scalable e-commerce studio solutions support you in boosting sales and minimizing returns. Made for fast-paced, high-volume studios, Profoto e-commerce studio solutions enable you to drastically increase your studio output while keeping production costs low.