About Us

Our Story: A Passion for Photography, Shared Globally

It all started with a simple idea... Back in the summer of 2018, we (Maximillian and Victoria) launched electronBazaar in the Middle East. We had noticed a real gap in the market for a dedicated online space for photo, video, and audio equipment. "I'd been running e-commerce platforms in New Zealand and the UAE for several years," says Maximilian, "and being part of the event photography and videography community here, I kept hearing the same thing: 'I can't find Sigma lenses,' or 'The latest Fujifilm camera takes forever to arrive,' or 'Have you seen that new Laowa lens? They're impossible to get!' That's where the seed of electronBazaar was planted."

Building Trust and a Community

For Victoria, with her background in Middle East retail, it was about more than just products. "I knew the potential of e-commerce here, but also the challenges. Building trust was key." We remember those early days, consumer confidence in online retail was low due to limited delivery networks and secure payment options. “Our number one question was ‘do you take cash on delivery?’ – it doesn’t happen that often these days!”

But our shared passion for photography, even if we weren't the most talented photographers ourselves, fuelled our drive. "We loved photography (and still do)," Victoria smiles, "and that passion definitely helped us connect with our customers."

eBphotovideo: Reaching Photographers Worldwide

In 2023, we evolved into eBphotovideo. It felt like the right next step. We now ship to over 200 countries, partnering with FedEx International to deliver quickly and reliably (usually within 3-7 business days). From our bases in the UK (Aberdeenshire) and UAE (Abu Dhabi), and our distribution hub in Hong Kong, we source over 2,000 products from top brands across Asia. "We're so proud of the global community we've built," says Maximilian. "Even though we focus on key markets like the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, our core value is the same: getting the right piece of kit, to photography enthusiasts everywhere. Wherever you are, we can get it to you!"

Maximilian Salter & Victoria Menown

eBphotovideo - United in the Art of Photography