Your factory ships samples to our Guangzhou studio. We photograph, quality-check, and forward to Amazon FBA — all in one streamlined workflow. Save $70-100 and 10-14 days per sample shipment — across a multi-SKU launch, that compounds into weeks saved and hundreds in logistics costs.
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Most e-commerce brands manufacture in China but ship samples internationally for photography. That's two ocean crossings, two customs clearances, and 3-4 weeks of lead time. We eliminate the round trip. After photography, samples can be returned to your factory, forwarded to your QC team, or consolidated with bulk shipments — nothing wasted.
Factory ships samples to us (1-2 days domestic), we photograph (3-5 days), then consolidate with your bulk order to Amazon FBA. Total: 7-10 days vs 21-28 days for international round-trip.
Domestic China shipping costs $8-15 for 5kg. International DHL/FedEx costs $80-120 for the same weight — a 10x difference that compounds across every sample shipment.
We inspect samples during photography setup. Catch packaging errors, labeling mistakes, or product defects before bulk production — not after 10,000 units arrive at your warehouse.
After photography, we can hold samples and ship them with your bulk order to Amazon FBA. One consolidated shipment = lower per-unit freight cost and simpler customs documentation.
Our Guangzhou studio is 1-2 hours from Shenzhen, Dongguan, Foshan, and Zhongshan — a major hub for China's electronics, home goods, and consumer product factories. Same-day pickup available within Guangzhou. Our central Pearl River Delta location ensures faster pickup than studios in coastal Jiangsu or inland provinces.
Need samples returned to the factory for adjustments? Want us to forward to your QC team in Hong Kong? Or ship directly to Amazon? We adapt to your supply chain, not the other way around.
Three parties, one streamlined process. Most clients complete the entire cycle in 10-14 days.
Your factory sends pre-production samples or first-article inspection units to our Guangzhou address via SF Express or local courier. Transit time: 1-2 days within China. You provide us with tracking number and product brief.
Upon arrival, we inspect packaging and product condition, then photograph according to your shot list (white background, lifestyle, infographic, A+ Content, etc.). Standard turnaround: 5-7 business days. We flag any QC issues immediately.
Final images delivered via cloud link (JPG, PNG, PSD, or your preferred format). Samples can be: (a) returned to factory, (b) forwarded to your QC team, (c) held for consolidation with bulk order, or (d) shipped directly to Amazon FBA. You choose.
Once your factory completes bulk production, your freight forwarder picks up from both the factory and our studio (if samples are being consolidated). One shipment to Amazon FBA, lower per-unit freight cost, simpler customs.
From factory dispatch to final delivery — here is exactly what happens to your products.
For sellers heading to Amazon, the same workflow feeds directly into our Amazon FBA photography service.
You're already manufacturing in Guangdong or nearby provinces. Shipping samples to the US/EU for photography, then shipping them back (or discarding them) wastes time and money. Photograph at the source, then ship once to FBA.
You need product photos before your first container arrives. Traditional workflow: wait for samples to clear customs, photograph, then wait for bulk order. Near-factory workflow: samples photographed in China while bulk production runs in parallel.
Shipping 10-20 product samples internationally costs $800-1200 and takes 2-3 weeks. Domestic China shipping costs $80-150 and takes 2-3 days. The more SKUs you launch, the bigger the savings.
Your factory finishes production in 30 days. You need photos ready before the container ships so you can launch listings the moment inventory arrives at Amazon. Near-factory photography runs in parallel with production, not after.
Many brands split production across several factories. That changes nothing about how you work with us.
Each supplier ships samples to us separately — we log every arrival by supplier and product family, shoot each family under its own locked lighting setup, and deliver one consolidated image set with consistent file naming. Whether your supply chain is one factory or six, you brief once and manage a single timeline.
Apparel brands working with multiple garment factories can pair this with our apparel photography service — from flat-lay to on-model shoots.
Send us your factory address and product brief. We'll calculate logistics savings and turnaround time for your specific workflow.
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Our Guangzhou studio is in the heart of the Pearl River Delta. We're 1-2 hours by truck from Shenzhen, Dongguan, Foshan, and Zhongshan — a major hub for China's electronics, home goods, and consumer product factories. Same-day pickup is available for urgent orders within Guangzhou city. Unlike studios in coastal Jiangsu (4-5h from Shenzhen) or inland provinces, our central Pearl River Delta location ensures same-day or next-day pickup from the majority of China's consumer product factories.
Yes. Most of our clients have their factory send pre-production samples or first-article inspection units directly to us. We photograph them, then either return to the factory for bulk production or forward to your QC team. This eliminates one international shipping leg and saves 7-10 days.
Yes. Our team performs basic QC checks (packaging integrity, labeling accuracy, visible defects) as part of the photography workflow. For detailed AQL inspections, we partner with third-party QC firms in Guangzhou. After photography and QC, we can consolidate and ship directly to Amazon FBA warehouses.
We work with factories nationwide. For locations outside the Pearl River Delta (e.g., Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Fujian), domestic shipping to our studio typically takes 1-2 days via SF Express. The logistics savings still apply — you avoid shipping samples internationally twice.
Yes. Our studio accommodates products up to 2 meters in any dimension and 150kg weight. We've photographed furniture, appliances, fitness equipment, and industrial components. For oversized items, we can arrange on-site photography at your factory if needed.
We integrate into your existing supply chain. Provide us with your factory contact and freight forwarder details — we'll coordinate pickup, photography timeline, and consolidated shipping. Most clients use a simple three-party workflow: Factory → AIMI Studio → Freight Forwarder → Amazon FBA.
Typical scenario: Shipping 5kg of samples from China to the US costs $80-120 via DHL/FedEx, plus 5-7 days transit. Domestic shipping within China costs $8-15 and takes 1-2 days. By photographing near the factory, you save $70-100 per shipment and 10-14 days total cycle time.
No. The entire workflow runs remotely: we coordinate directly with your factory, confirm sample arrivals with photos, and deliver proofs to an online gallery where you leave markup comments from any time zone. Revisions follow your package — 3 rounds on Essential, unlimited on Growth and Premium.
Whatever you prefer, confirmed before the project starts: we can return them by courier, hold them at the studio for future shoots, or forward them to your next supplier. On multi-supplier projects, each factory's samples can be routed differently.
As soon as your shot list is confirmed, we schedule the shoot. Standard delivery is 5-7 business days per project once the brief is confirmed and samples are in hand, with rush options when timing is tight.