Light Blue

 

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Light Blue

Light Blue is software which helps run a photography business. Designed for all types of photographers all over the world, it's easy to use and makes admin simple.

  • Speed things up – quickly find information about your jobs
  • Do things your way – it's easy to customize
  • No need for a network connection – work offline, then share data between devices when you're online
  • Cross-platform – designed for Mac, Windows, iPhone and iPad
  • Guy Collier

    "The new version of @lighterblue is the one that'll finally ensnare me..."
    Guy Collier

    Rob Pugh

    "Light Blue has to be the best management software for all photographers!! I'd be lost without it."
    Rob Pugh

  • Marianne Taylor

    "I do realise that I just got excited about data management. Rock'n'roll."
    Marianne Taylor

    Richard Davenport

    "Just watched the demo of the new Light Blue. I shall definitely be upgrading - looks just brilliant!!"
    Richard Davenport

  • First Light Photo

    "Once again I'm bowled over by how amazing Light Blue is and wondering how I ever managed without it."
    First Light Photo

    Mark Wilson

    "Great service from the guys at Light Blue Software - couldn't have been quicker or more efficient."
    Mark Wilson

  • Steve Carter Hewson

    "So far, Light Blue has been the best investment for the business side of my work I have made."
    Steve Carter Hewson

    Mui Tsun

    "Just want to thank Hamish for answering my endless questions x"
    Mui Tsun

Why choose Light Blue?

  • It's really easy to use: we've been terrier-like in our pursuit of simplicity.
  • It's really powerful: with all your information linked together, you can quickly analyse how your business is performing.
  • It's speedy: because it's desktop software, not web-based, it's really quick to use, and you don't need to be online.
  • Our online services are amazing: work offline, then sync your data between devices when you're online. It's like magic, but it's real.
  • Our support is second to none: we've got lots of video tutorials to help you get up to speed quickly, and are always swift to reply to questions.
  • We don't stand still: we're always working to improve what we do, be that with new features or tweaks to how existing ones work.

Click the dots on the screenshot above to see more about some of the great ways in which Light Blue can help you, or take the tour...

 

"We know how important it is to have a well-organised business, and recommend Light Blue."

"The new online services really make this product shine... Light Blue simply syncs away - genius!"

"Few applications have approached Light Blue's accessibility... a truly intuitive and natural flow."

"I think that Light Blue and a monthly online subscription is an absolutely vital investment."

Aspire Photography Training

Photo Professional magazine

British Journal of Photography

f2 Freelance Photographer magazine

 

Online services

It's like magic, but it's real.

Web applications are great because you can access them anywhere, but if you don't have Internet access, you're stuffed. Desktop applications are great because you don't need a network connection, but most desktop applications don't talk to copies on your other machines.

We've taken the best bits of a web application (access from all your devices, dead simple to set up) and the best bits of a desktop application (zippiness, ability to work when you're not online) and combined them into one great product.

Work offline, then sync your changes when you're online. If you're online, we'll send and receive without you even knowing it, so you're always up to date. It's great for when you're out and about, on a train, or simply when your office internet connection's gone bang and you want to check a shoot's details. And, of course, our iPad and iPhone apps play nicely with the online services, too.

 

iPad and iPhone versions

Never leave your data behind

We've designed the iPad and iPhone apps as simplified companions to the desktop application, so they're useful to you out and about on the road. They're great for keeping track of information on the go, when you're not in front of your computer - with them, you'll be able to manage your shoots, contacts, tasks, sales and purchases - and, of course, they play nicely with our online services.

Watch a video with more information about our iPad and iPhone apps, or find out more on our iOS page.

The app is available as a free download in the App Store; each iPhone or iPad counts towards the number of devices registered to your account. The apps need an iPhone 4 or newer, or any current iPad, with iOS 5 or later.

 

Pricing

Software

  • New users: £295
  • Upgrades from v1, v2 or v3: £95

If you choose to subscribe to our online services, you'll get free updates as long as you're subscribed. Otherwise, you'll get updates for six months from the day you register.

Note these prices are flat fees, not per machine, so if you're after using 10 devices with our online services, you'll still only pay £295 for a new licence.

The iPad and iPhone versions are free, but you need to be subscribed to the online services to use them.

Online services

These prices are in addition to the software price. Don't forget that if you choose to subscribe to our online services, you'll get free updates as long as you're subscribed.

  • 1-2 devices: £7.50/month
    Great for one-person businesses who want to use Light Blue on a couple of machines
  • 3-5 devices: £15/month
    Ideal for partnerships or people who've got several computers
  • 6-10 devices: £25/month
    Perfect for the bigger business

If you've got a vast empire with more than 10 devices, get in touch with us for more a personalized quote.


All prices exclude VAT at the prevailing rate. You can choose to pay in GBP or USD during the ordering process.