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Skip the Lightroom HDR Merge tutorial.

You don't need complex steps. Imagen merges your exposures and applies your style directly in Lightroom Classic. Slash edit time by 96%.

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  • Expert Photography
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Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Color Enhancement

    Ensure every listing looks inviting and true to life, with consistent color across every photographer on your team.

  • HDR merge

    Create balanced interiors from multiple exposures. Our HDR blending merges

  • Perspective correction

    Fix tilted walls and converging verticals automatically. Your interiors look architecturally accurate.

  • Sky Replacement

    Replace overcast skies with bright blue alternatives using AI sky replacement. Turn dull exteriors into listing photos that pop — every exterior shot, in any we

  • Straighten

    Fix tilted walls and perspective distortion instantly. Ensure every house looks architecturally accurate with precise perspective correction tools.

  • Windows Pull

    Recover blown-out window details instantly, so your interior shots get ideal indoor and outdoor clarity

Reviews from those who know best.

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    “The term 'game changer' gets thrown out a lot, but for any busy photographer, this software will change your life.”

    Michael AntonyMichael Antony Photography, USA
  • Rated 5 out of 5

    “My survival is due to Imagen… I would MARVEL at how little I had to adjust.”

    Charmi Patel PeñaWedding Photographer, USA
  • Rated 5 out of 5

    “It’s so refreshing to start with a high level of quality, and it leaves me with much more energy to spend on my favorite photos.”

    Sam HurdSam Hurd Photography, USA
  • Rated 5 out of 5

    “Discovering Imagen has been like someone inventing toilet paper. Simply essential and now life is unthinkable without it. I now know that those years of editing backlogs are a thing of the past. I'm truly grateful.”

    Sarah EdmundsPortrait & Wedding Photographer, Italy
  • Rated 5 out of 5

    “It’s a must for me after my culling process. Love Imagen since day one.”

    Fer JuaristiFer Juaristi Photography, Mexico
  • Rated 5 out of 5

    “Thanks to Imagen, I can actually enjoy editing… I have recovered hundreds of hours back.”

    Daniel AlonsoPeople TrueLove Tellers, Spain

Imagen cuts editing time by up to 96%

Stop spending countless hours on repetitive editing tasks.
Focus on what matters most: your creativity and your clients.

  • 96% Faster editing

    Cut your post-production time dramatically with AI-powered automation.

  • Instant color correction

    Apply consistent edits across hundreds of photos in seconds, not hours.

  • Automated culling

    Let AI identify and remove blurry shots, duplicates, and closed eyes automatically.

  • Batch processing

    Edit entire events shoots or portrait sessions while you focus on your next creative work.

Next morning delivery

Deliver galleries the next day

You don't need another Lightroom HDR merge tutorial to work faster. We built Imagen to edit 1,000 photos in under 10 minutes directly inside Lightroom Classic, so you deliver by the next morning.

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Brand consistency

One style for every shoot

Your AI Profile learns your exact editing style, so you don't spend hours tweaking sliders. You get perfectly consistent results across several photographers, tricky lighting, and new listings.

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Imagen’s AI Editing and Retouching Tools

  • Crop & Straighten

    AI levels tilted horizons and crops every photo around its subject, automatically, across your whole shoot. Review and adjust every result in Lightroom Classic.

  • HDR Merge

    Automatically combine 3–9 bracketed exposures into one perfectly balanced photo using an AI HDR photo merge tool that handles indoor and outdoor lighting in one shot.

  • Smooth Skin

    Smooth Skin finds every face, masks the skin and softens it automatically, so every portrait looks polished and natural without manual retouching.

  • Object removal

    Object Removal automatically detects and removes exit signs, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and fire stickers from your photos — across your entire gallery, in the cloud, without Photoshop.

  • Batch Editing

    Edit thousands of photos in your style automatically. Imagen's AI learns your editing preferences and applies them consistently across entire projects, so you deliver faster without losing your creative touch.

  • Whiten Teeth

    Whiten Teeth detects and brightens teeth in each photo automatically, so every smile looks its best without manual retouching.

  • Perspective Correction

    Automatically fix distorted lines and tilted horizons using an AI image perspective correction tool that analyzes each photo, with full control to review and adjust every result.

  • Portrait Crop

    Automatically crop hundreds of portrait photos to a consistent frame using an AI portrait crop tool that detects each subject and places them perfectly — so every face lands exactly where it should.

  • Headshot Crop

    Automatically crop headshots with an AI headshot photo cropper that detects every subject and frames each shot consistently, with full control to review and adjust every result.

  • Background Mask

    Mask the background in every photo automatically and adjust its exposure, color and texture on their own, so your subject stands out. Review and refine every result in Lightroom Classic.

  • Denoise

    Remove grain from high-ISO and low-light RAW photos automatically. Imagen sets the strength for each photo, keeps the detail and your editing style, and sends the results to Lightroom Classic.

  • Background Extraction

    Automatically extract subjects from any photo using an AI-powered background remover that keeps edges clean, detail sharp, and every result ready to review.

  • Window Pull

    Balance bright windows with indoor subjects using an AI-powered tool that detects overexposed areas and pulls back highlights, with full control to review and adjust every result.

  • Export to a Gallery

    Export final JPEGs straight from Imagen to Pic-Time galleries or your local folder. Complete your entire workflow from camera to client, without switching apps.

  • Remove Duplicate Photos

    Imagen's AI culling groups similar shots and keeps only the best. Duplicate Removal happens automatically, so you review fewer photos and deliver faster.

  • Eye Blink Detection

    Imagen's AI analyzes every face in your photos and detects closed eyes automatically. Blink Detection flags the issue so you keep the shots where everyone looks their best.

  • Subject Masking

    Imagen's AI Subject Mask finds the main subject in every photo and adjusts it on its own, so it stands out. No manual brushwork, no repetitive masking: consistent results across your whole project, ready in Lightroom Classic.

  • Sharpness Check

    Automatically detect the sharpest photos in every set using an AI-powered Sharpness Check that analyzes focus accuracy — so you cull faster and choose with confidence.

  • Backup Original RAW files

    Automatically back up your original RAW files to secure cloud storage as you work — so your client photos are always protected, without any extra steps.

  • High-Res Optimized Storage

    Store full-resolution photos at up to 75% smaller file size — so your photo storage goes 4x further, uploads faster, and your work stays protected without the cost of raw file bloat.

  • Imagen API

    The Imagen API lets developers connect Imagen's AI editing engine directly to any app, platform, or workflow — so your photos get edited automatically, at any scale, without the desktop app.

  • Stray Hair

    Stray Hair detects flyaways in each portrait and removes them automatically, so every photo looks polished without hours of manual retouching.

  • Face Retouch

    Face Retouch detects and corrects common skin imperfections in each portrait. Blemishes, under-eye shadows, uneven texture; so every photo looks polished without tedious manual work.

Early bird discount

Only pay for photos you edit

No contracts, cancel anytime. Save money with pricing built for real estate photographers.

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    Pay-as-you-go

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    US$0.22/ photoWasUS$0.32

    First month 30% off, then US$0.32/photo. Applied at checkout. Cancel anytime.

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    What you get

    • Full AI editing suite for property imagesHDR merge, sky replacement, window pull, perspective correction
    • One-click AI fixesVirtual staging, digital twilight, green grass, black TV screens, and remove camera
    • 5 human revisions per listing
    • Up to 6K resolution output
    • RAW and JPEG support
    • Privacy blur for faces and license plates, property lines, branded watermark

    * Prices in USD. Billed at the end of each month for that month’s edited photos.

  • For Teams

    For teams processing 25,000+ photos/year

    Custom

    Volume pricing for real estate teams and high-output agencies.

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    What you get

    Everything in the Pay-as-you-go plan plus:

    • Volume discounts
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Priority processing

    * Tailored to your workflow. Tell us your volume and we’ll build a quote.

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Faster editing time
96%
Saving on editing costs
90%
Typical turnaround
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Frequently asked questions

What exactly does Lightroom users across all photography niches editing mean for your daily workflow?

Lightroom users across all photography niches editing means adapting to the specific demands of weddings, real estate, portraits, and commercial work without losing your unique style. Every photography niche requires a different approach to color correction and exposure. You save up to 96% of your editing time when you use a customized approach in your Lightroom workflow. Imagen analyzes your previous edits to build a Personal AI Profile that understands exactly how you edit across different lighting conditions and subjects. You simply upload your catalog, and the AI applies your specific style to every new photo. You stay completely in control of the final image. You can tweak any slider or apply a final preset before exporting. This process gives you back hours of your day. You get to focus on booking more clients or spending time with your family instead of staring at a screen. We support all types of photographers by learning the nuances of your specific niche directly from your own catalog.

How does a lightroom hdr merge tutorial help photographers who shoot real estate and landscapes?

A lightroom hdr merge tutorial shows you exactly how to combine several exposures into a single file with perfectly balanced highlights and shadows. Real estate and landscape photographers deal with extreme lighting contrast every single day. You often shoot bracketed exposures to capture bright windows and dark interior corners. When you merge these photos in your Lightroom workspace, you create a high dynamic range image that gives you maximum editing flexibility. Imagen takes this tedious process off your plate entirely. Our HDR Merge feature automatically groups and blends your bracketed exposures directly within your catalog. You do not have to manually select and merge thousands of files one by one. You get a perfectly blended RAW file ready for your favorite preset. This cuts your culling and merging time by at least 80%. You retain full control over the final look because the merged file remains a fully editable RAW format. You get the benefit of a massive dynamic range without the hours of manual clicking.

Do different photography niches require a different preset to get consistent results?

Yes, different niches often require a unique preset to achieve the best possible results. A bright and airy wedding style looks completely different from a dark and moody portrait style or a color accurate commercial product shoot. You build consistency by training a Personal AI Profile on the specific edits you already applied to your past work. If you shoot both weddings and real estate, you simply create two different profiles based on the different galleries in your catalog. Imagen learns the exact adjustments you make for each specific niche. You apply the right profile to your new Lightroom upload and watch the AI match your distinct style for that exact type of photography. You never have to settle for a generic tool. You save an average of 3 hours per gallery by letting the AI handle the heavy lifting. You always remain the creative director of your business. You get perfectly consistent results across every single niche you photograph.

How does batch editing work for high volume event and wedding photographers?

Batch editing works by applying your specific editing style to thousands of photos simultaneously while adjusting for the unique lighting in each individual shot. Event and wedding photographers often shoot upwards of 4,000 images in a single day. Manually syncing a preset across that many photos in Lightroom creates hours of extra work because you still have to adjust the exposure and white balance for every single image. Imagen takes care of this by analyzing the specific lighting and camera settings of every individual photo in your catalog. The AI applies your Personal AI Profile and makes micro adjustments to the sliders just like you do. You get a fully edited gallery in minutes instead of days. You cut your turnaround time from weeks to just 48 hours. You keep complete creative control over the final gallery. You simply open the edited catalog and make your final tweaks before delivering the images to your thrilled clients.

Can commercial and product photographers trust AI with precise color matching?

Commercial and product photographers can absolutely trust our AI to handle the precise color matching required for brand work. Product photography demands exact color replication to ensure the client gets authentic looking photos. You train your Personal AI Profile using your previously edited commercial galleries. The AI learns exactly how you manipulate the color grading tools in Lightroom to achieve perfect color accuracy. You simply send your new catalog to Imagen and the AI applies those exact mathematical adjustments to your new RAW files. You no longer need to manually copy and paste a preset across hundreds of product shots. You save up to 75% of your editing time while maintaining the strict quality control your commercial clients expect. You always review the final images before export. You can easily adjust any specific color channel if a particular product needs a slight tweak. You get the speed of automation with the precision of manual editing.

What happens if my lighting conditions change constantly during a portrait session?

The AI automatically detects and adapts to changing lighting conditions across your entire portrait session. Portrait photographers frequently move from bright sunlight to deep shade within a matter of minutes. Applying a standard preset to these diverse lighting situations in Lightroom forces you to spend hours manually fixing the exposure and temperature on every single photo. Imagen solves this by analyzing the specific data of each individual RAW file in your catalog. Your Personal AI Profile understands how you edit a backlit sunset photo versus a flat overcast shot. The AI adjusts the specific sliders for each photo to match your consistent editing style. You get perfectly balanced skin tones and exposures regardless of the changing light. You reduce your editing time by up to 4 hours per session. You simply review the gallery and make final artistic adjustments before delivering the photos to your clients.

How is using an AI profile different from buying a new preset pack?

An AI profile learns and replicates your unique editing decisions while a preset pack simply applies the exact same static settings to every photo. When you buy a preset, you still have to manually adjust the exposure, contrast, and white balance for every single image in your Lightroom workspace. This manual adjustment phase takes up the majority of your editing time. Imagen eliminates this tedious work by building a Personal AI Profile from your past edits. The AI analyzes your previous catalog to understand how you handle different lighting scenarios and camera bodies. It acts like a skilled assistant who knows exactly how you like your photos to look. You save an average of 12 hours per wedding because the AI makes the necessary micro adjustments for you. You retain total control over your final look. You get a customized editing tool that grows and adapts with your unique photography style over time.

Does this workflow support RAW files from all major camera brands?

Yes, this workflow supports RAW files from all major camera manufacturers including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, and Panasonic. Photographers across different niches often use different camera systems to achieve their specific vision. You need an editing solution that takes care of all of these files smoothly. You simply import your RAW files into your Lightroom database just like you normally do. You send the catalog to Imagen and our AI processes the RAW data directly. You get back a fully edited gallery with all the edits applied as nondestructive metadata. You never lose any of the rich data captured by your camera sensor. You can easily apply a final preset or tweak the shadows if you want a slightly different look. You save up to 90% of your editing time regardless of the camera gear you use. You keep your existing workflow exactly the same while drastically increasing your editing speed.

How do I handle tricky high dynamic range situations in my real estate work?

You handle tricky high dynamic range situations by blending multiple exposures together to capture details in both the brightest windows and the darkest shadows. Real estate photographers face extreme contrast in almost every interior room they shoot. You can watch a lightroom hdr merge tutorial to learn the manual process of blending these files together. However, doing this manually for an entire house takes hours of tedious clicking in Lightroom. Imagen automates this entire process for you. Our HDR Merge tool automatically groups your bracketed exposures and blends them into perfect RAW files directly within your catalog. You save at least 2 hours of manual merging time per property. You then apply your custom preset to the newly merged files to get a consistent look across the entire home. You maintain complete control over the final image because the merged file retains all of the original RAW data.

Will using AI editing tools change my turnaround time for clients?

Using AI editing tools dramatically reduces your turnaround time and allows you to deliver final galleries in a fraction of the time. Photographers across all niches struggle with the massive backlog of editing during their busy seasons. You often spend weeks staring at your Lightroom workspace trying to catch up on client galleries. Imagen edits your photos at a speed of 1,500 images in less than 10 minutes. You simply upload your catalog and let the AI apply your unique style to every photo. You get your edited gallery back almost instantly. You then spend just a few minutes reviewing the images and applying a final preset if needed. You cut your delivery time from 4 weeks down to just 3 days. You get to surprise and delight your clients with incredibly fast delivery. You win back your free time and drastically reduce your stress levels during the busiest months of the year.

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