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The Essex-based business which started as a small Christmas market stall in Chelmsford has grown into two stores in Essex and London
Independent print company, Blue Sky Printing, is celebrating ten years in business this month. The anniversary has aligned with its recent achievement of surpassing 200,000 completed orders.
Based in Essex, and a new location in London, Blue Sky Printing began in 2015 when James Callaghan and Jon Webb spotted a gap in the market for high-quality and customer-focused printing in their local area. Initially started as a pop-up stall in The Meadows Shopping Centre, the duo soon moved to a small shop and “never looked back”.
The business produces a range of print services, with a particular focus on wall art, giclée printing, and photo printing. Blue Sky also offers photo gifts, business printing, and in-store services.
In July 2024, the company announced the launch of London Film Lab, an extension of Blue Sky Printing situated in the creative hub of East London. The location is dedicated to the specialised fields of film development and fine art printing.
London Film Lab is a demonstration of the diverse needs of photographers and the integration of print, film, and photography services. The location can handle film types such as 35mm Film and 120 Film and is also capable of ECN2 processing and E6 Film developing.
Callaghan and Webb say they have been committed to offering high-quality print services since day one offering services that aren’t widely available on the high street such as Chromaluxe aluminium prints, fine art printing, and high-end business printing.
Blue Sky’s work led to its exclusive partnership with Hahnemühle, one of the world's oldest fine art paper manufacturers.
To celebrate its ten-year anniversary the company is hosting a range of giveaways for its customers including free prints and the grand prize of a Chromaluxe aluminium print worth £190.
“This milestone means so much to us,” says Callaghan. “We’ve grown year after year, and that’s entirely down to the support of our amazing customers and the dedication of our team. Our staff work so hard to make sure every order is perfect, and we wouldn’t be where we are without them.”
Over the years Blue Sky has also supported the community in several ways through photography competitions, free printing, and fundraisers for several hospices and charities. During the pandemic the company helped print volunteer groups by printing over 8,000 scrub patterns, often working through the night and sleeping in the shop to keep up with demand.
Looking ahead Webb says: “When we started, we were just excited to be doing something we loved. Now, looking back at everything we’ve built, it’s surreal to think how far we’ve come. The next ten years will be about growing in the right way – more locations, new technology, and making sure we keep that same passion and attention to detail that got us here in the first place.”
