December 18, 2025
Six AI Tools We Tested in Our Product Photography Pipeline
We integrated six AI tools into production workflows this year. Some saved us 40% retouching time. Others broke spectacularly. Here's what worked, what failed, and the exact decision tree we now use to route work.
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18 Sep 2025
AI vs Manual Background Removal: 652 Products Tested
AI background removal vs manual clipping paths tested on 652 photos across 9 categories. Accuracy data, cost breakdown, and when each wins. -
30 Aug 2025
AI-Accelerated Mood Boards and Pre-Production
Pre-production used to take a week. With AI-assisted mood boarding and concept visualisation, we now compress that to 2-3 days while improving the... -
20 Mar 2025
Amazon Product Photography Requirements China 2026
Amazon product photography requirements for 2026: image specs, main vs lifestyle shots, common rejection reasons, and why China studios like AIMI... -
08 Feb 2025
BTS: Chinese-Style Creative Product Video Shoot
How we create product videos with Chinese cultural aesthetics — ink wash textures, silk props, and guochao design for brand storytelling. -
01 Feb 2025
AIMI Welcomes New Creative Director for Campaigns
AIMI Visual Media has appointed a new Creative Director to lead the studio's growing campaign and brand-photography practice. -
22 Jan 2025
BTS: Saffron Skincare Photography in Our Studio
Skincare photography using ingredient storytelling — warm golden tones, natural props, and soft lighting connecting benefits to visual narrative. -
14 Jan 2025
Why Global Brands Outsource Product Photos to China
Why global brands outsource e-commerce product photography to China. Supply-chain proximity, studio volume, cost savings, and quality from Guangzhou... -
03 Nov 2024
BTS: High-Concept Hair Dryer Shoot for Beauty Brand
How AIMI's team created cinematic, brand-defining imagery for a premium hair dryer launch — from concept through to final delivery. -
15 Oct 2024
Behind the Scenes: Creative Hair Dryer Product Photography
See how AIMI's creative team transforms a hair dryer into aspirational imagery using wind effects, coloured gels, and suspended styling techniques. -
25 Sep 2024
Flat Lay Photography Guide for Beginners
Master flat lay photography with this beginner guide from AIMI. Covers overhead setups, camera gear, lighting, composition, and styling tips for... -
20 Aug 2024
BTS: Professional Shoe Photography for E-commerce
Inside our Guangzhou studio: how we shoot footwear for e-commerce — lighting setups, styling tricks, and the workflow behind bestseller images. -
15 Aug 2024
AIMI Partners With Cross-Border Logistics Provider for...
AIMI has partnered with a leading cross-border logistics provider to simplify product shipping from international brands into our Guangzhou studio —... -
12 Jul 2024
10 Product Photography Tips to Boost E-commerce Sales
Ten proven product photography tips to boost e-commerce conversions. Covers lighting, backgrounds, angles, and retouching techniques used by AIMI...