Before we talk more about what I do, let’s talk about my name. ‘AJ’ is short for Anjuli… no I’m not a British boxer or rapper, though I admit, both would make me sound way cooler. Instead of throwing punches or dropping bars, I capture things (and occasionally drop my flash trigger, but we won’t talk about that). My name comes from my mixed British, Chinese & Indian heritage. ‘Rain’ is my middle name-- Yes, I know what you’re thinking, not exactly the UK’s most favourable weather, however, ‘Rain’ is also referred to as a life-giving force, the meaning I embraced when deciding whether to name this photography business after myself. That said, booking me does not make me in charge of the weather on your shoot day (so don’t get any ideas!). What I can promise you, though, is that I will bring warmth, kindness and positive energy to every single shoot, job or occasion, whatever the weather.
“ Only shoot what you love. ”
— Tim Walker
I live by this simple philosophy; only shoot what you love. It’s as simple as that! While my portfolio may not seem confined to a single niche, every image I shoot is connected by a common thread – my passion for it. A deep appreciation for love, celebration, beauty, clothing, travel, community, nature and life in its many forms. Whether commercial or personal, grand or intimate, every project I take on is selective and driven by my genuine inspiration and interest in it. This is what allows me to continue doing what I love, in a way that allows me to be open to finding joy and purpose in whatever I do, wherever I go.
What do I do? Let’s start from the beginning… I started shooting events from the age of 18 after graduating from Uni with a 1st class degree in Photography. That was over a decade ago, since then I photographed everything from boudoir and weddings, to yoga retreats and solar farms, to property and film. The glue that ties everything together is the JOY that both taking photographs, as well as using all my experience to provide a high-end SERVICE to my clients, brings me. Last year I obtained my GVC DRONE CERTIFICATION which has allowed me to explore the skies and view from a whole new perspective. I feel grateful every day for the simple fact my job is to explore LIFE and share it with others, all whilst capturing milestone memories, as well as expanding the potential in your business or personal brand with the use of captivating visual content and imagery.
Based in West London, I’ve been lucky to photograph many corporate events and Weddings in venues across the UK as well as London’s top hotels in Mayfair. My WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY is soft and dreamy, which is how we should all want to experience LOVE. My AERIAL VIDEOGRAPHY is cinematic in NATURE, with the use of music to best represent your project, brand or business. My PERSONAL BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY is a journey that we will start from the beginning with your core values, and finish by manifesting your dream self into stunning portraits and content. Like the sound of this?
Let’s create something unforgettable together!
“AJ is an absolute star, we were so lucky to have her capture our Nikah wedding ceremony from start to finish. Because of her Andy and I will have such amazing photos to keep and remind us of the most beautiful and special day for us. She made it so easy for us and we can’t thank her enough.”
“AJ is one of the best photographers I've worked with. She's taken many portraits for me over the years and has excellent attention to detail, great at posing (for someone who never knows how to do it right) with an emphasis on quality and making the shoot fun. She's also incredibly reassuring to be around and makes you feel comfortable from the get-go. I recommend her highly.”
“AJ took some pictures for my small beauty business. AJ was so helpful and professional and I absolutely loved my pictures! I felt like she really listened to what I wanted and I couldn't recommend her enough.”