Blende

A photo gallery platform that lets users upload, organize, and share photos in customizable galleries, solving the problem of chaotic photo management and insecure sharing. It serves both consumers (families, hobbyists) and professionals (photographers, studios) who need to showcase work or collaborate with clients. The service is delivered as a SaaS with a free tier and paid plans, and it differentiates through direct Lightroom integration and per-photo commenting for client feedback.

Key features

• Upload from Lightroom, Google Photos, or drag-and-drop
• Multiple gallery layouts
• Password protection and private galleries
• Invite-only access
• Lightroom Classic plugin with one-click publishing
• Preserves EXIF and Lightroom metadata
• Batch upload hundreds of photos
• Automatic GPS plotting from EXIF
• Interactive map exploration
• Per-photo commenting system
• Email notifications for feedback
• Client proofing and photo selection