Lifetouch Photography (Lifetouch Inc.) is owned by Shutterfly Inc.

Current ownership

Shutterfly acquired Lifetouch in an all-cash transaction announced in early 2018 and subsequently closed that same year, making Lifetouch a wholly owned subsidiary. Public company and directory profiles describing Lifetouch now list it as part of the Shutterfly family of brands rather than an independent or employee‑owned company.

Background context

Lifetouch was historically an employee‑owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) before the Shutterfly acquisition. After the deal closed, sale proceeds were paid into the ESOP and the plan was terminated, consolidating ownership under Shutterfly.