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AI Family Portrait Culling Software

Studio photographers slash culling time by 90%. We'll find the perfect smiles so you deliver a uniform look across every subject.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Crop

    Uniform framing for multi-photographer operations. Visual consistency across all event types.

  • Smooth Skin

    Apply natural retouching instantly to high-volume galleries. Flawless portraits that preserve authentic expressions.

  • Straighten

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

  • Subject Mask

    Isolate and enhance subjects with intelligent adjustments. Keynote speakers and key moments get the emphasis they need.

  • Teeth Whitening

    Brighter smiles with automatic teeth whitening. Natural-looking enhancement for high-volume picture days.

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.

Overnight turnaround

Deliver galleries faster

Master high-volume shoots with AI Family Portrait Culling Best Expression. We'll process 1,000 photos in minutes so you send finished studio sessions the next morning.

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Brand consistency

One look across every shoot

Don't let multiple photographers change your studio style. Your Personal AI Profile matches color, exposure, and tone on every portrait and product shot for a perfectly uniform portfolio.

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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.

Scalable plans to enhance your workflow

Get started with 1,000 free edits. Edit your projects faster without sacrificing quality.

  • Pay-as-you-go

    Pay only for what you need

    Starting at

    US$0.05 / photo

    US$7/monthly base fee

    Any unused balance rolls over to next month as editing credit

    Start for free
    • Monthly charge based on use
    • Cancel anytime
    • Composition, masking, and more with AI tools. Charge per photo.AI tools are smart editing features that automate adjustments like crop, straighten, and skin smoothing.
  • Limitless

    One simple price for unlimited use

    Billed annuallyBilled monthly

    US$129US$165 / month

    Save US$432/year

    Start for free
    • For photographers who shoot their own work
    • All editing, retouching, and AI tools included
    • AI culling included

* Looking for Imagen for Real Estate? The web app for real estate is priced separately. See real estate pricing

* Not sure which plan? Start with Pay-as-you-go and switch later.

Expert Support for Photographers 24/7

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Faster editing time
96%
Saving on editing costs
90%
Typical turnaround
24h

Frequently asked questions

What is studio and product photographers editing with Imagen?

Studio and product photographers editing with Imagen gives you back your time by automating the repetitive parts of your post-production workflow. We analyze your past work to build a Personal AI Profile that learns exactly how you color correct, dodge, burn, and crop. When you shoot hundreds of items for a catalog, you need consistency across every single frame. Our software applies your specific style to every image at incredible speed. You cut your editing time by up to 96%, which means you deliver galleries faster and take on more clients. The AI recognizes the subject and the background in your studio, applying precise adjustments exactly the way you do. You always stay in complete control of the final result. You review the edits, tweak them as needed, and export the final gallery. This frees you from sitting at your desk for 10 hours a day while maintaining the high standard your commercial clients expect.

How does Imagen handle batch editing for large commercial product shoots?

You get perfectly consistent results across thousands of images in minutes when you batch edit with Imagen. Consistency is the most important factor when you photograph a large product catalog. Your client needs the background color to match perfectly and the subject to look identical in lighting and tone from the first shot to the last. Our AI analyzes the entire batch of images from your studio session and applies your Personal AI Profile uniformly. It calculates the exact exposure, white balance, and contrast needed for every single file. You send 1,000 RAW files to our servers and get the edits back in under 15 minutes. This massive speed boost completely changes how you run your business. You spend your day planning new shoots or pitching new clients instead of adjusting sliders on endless rows of similar photos. You review the final batch in your editing software, make any tiny adjustments, and deliver the project days ahead of schedule.

Can the software isolate the subject from the background in a studio environment?

Yes, the software automatically detects and separates your subject from the background using advanced masking. When you shoot in a studio, you often need to adjust the backdrop independently from the product or person you photograph. Our AI builds precise masks for both areas instantly. You apply specific adjustments to the background to make it perfectly white or deep black without affecting the exposure on your subject. This saves you from manually brushing masks onto 500 different photos. The AI recognizes the distinct edges of complex items, stray hairs, and transparent materials. You get clean masks that look natural and professional. You retain complete creative control over these layers in your editing software. You adjust the opacity, change the contrast, or tweak the colors exactly how you want them. This level of automated masking cuts hours out of your daily workflow and keeps your commercial images looking sharp and polished.

How is this different from doing it manually in Photoshop?

Using our software gives you the exact same results as manual editing but takes a fraction of the time. When you manually edit a studio session in Photoshop, you open each file, adjust the exposure, mask the subject, and clean up the background one by one. This manual process takes 5 to 10 minutes per photo. Imagen automates this entire workflow by applying your unique editing style to the whole catalog at once. You train a Personal AI Profile on your previous edits, and it learns your specific aesthetic. It then applies those exact decisions to your new photos at a rate of 1,500 images per hour. You get the precision of manual Photoshop editing with the speed of bulk processing. You keep total control over the final image because our edits remain fully adjustable. You review the gallery, make final tweaks, and deliver the files. You win back your evenings and weekends without sacrificing the quality of your work.

Does it work with my camera RAW files from high-resolution studio cameras?

Yes, our software fully supports RAW files from all major high-resolution camera brands used in commercial photography. We know that capturing crisp details of a subject requires massive files, and your studio workflow depends on maximum data retention. You don't need to compress your files or convert them to JPEGs before editing. You upload your original RAW files, and we process them using your Personal AI Profile to ensure the highest possible quality. The AI analyzes the deep color data and dynamic range to make accurate adjustments to the exposure, contrast, and color balance. It takes care of the intricate details of the background and the fine textures of your products flawlessly. You get the edited metadata back, which syncs directly with your original high-resolution files in your editing software. This non-destructive process preserves the integrity of your 50 or 100-megapixel files from start to finish. You deliver stunning, high-fidelity images to your clients every single time.

How does this affect my turnaround time for commercial studio clients?

Automating your editing process slashes your turnaround time from weeks to just a few days. Commercial clients expect fast delivery, and waiting on manual edits often causes frustrating delays. When you finish a massive studio shoot, you simply upload the catalog to our servers. We process the files at a speed of 1,500 images per hour. You get the edited gallery back before you even finish cleaning up your equipment. The AI handles the repetitive tasks of balancing the background and color-correcting the subject across the entire batch. You spend 30 minutes reviewing the edits instead of 15 hours moving sliders. This speed allows you to send proofs to your clients the very next morning. Faster turnaround times lead to happier clients, better reviews, and more repeat business. You dramatically increase the number of projects you can accept each month because you no longer waste days stuck behind a computer screen.

How do you handle AI Family Portrait Culling Best Expression in a studio setting?

We help you find the perfect shot instantly by grouping similar images and identifying the best faces. When you photograph groups in the studio, someone always blinks or looks away. Finding the one frame where every subject has their eyes open and a great smile takes hours of tedious zooming and panning. Our AI Family Portrait Culling Best Expression feature solves this problem completely. The software analyzes every face in the frame, scoring them based on focus, open eyes, and positive emotion. It automatically highlights the strongest image from a rapid-fire burst. You see the best expressions immediately without manually clicking through 50 nearly identical photos. The AI ignores the background and focuses entirely on the people. You review the top picks, confirm the selections, and move straight into editing. This smart culling process saves you at least 2 hours per session and ensures your clients only see the most flattering portraits.

Will an AI Profile adapt to my specific studio lighting setups?

Yes, your Personal AI Profile learns and adapts to the exact lighting setups you use in your workspace. We know that a dramatic low-key portrait requires completely different editing than a bright, flatly lit product shot. You train your profile using at least 3,000 of your previously edited photos. The AI analyzes how you handle the contrast on the subject and the exposure of the background under different lighting conditions. When you upload a new gallery, the software recognizes the specific lighting style of that studio session. It applies the correct adjustments based on how you edited similar lighting scenarios in the past. If you introduce a new strobe setup or colored gel, you simply tweak the final edits and upload them back to your profile. The AI learns from these updates and improves its accuracy for your next shoot. You always get consistent results that match your distinct creative vision.

Can I retain full control over the final look of my product and studio images?

You always retain 100% control over every single edit the software makes. We built Imagen to act as your dedicated editing assistant, not to replace your creative eye. When the AI finishes processing your studio session, it doesn't lock the files or export flattened JPEGs. It returns standard adjustment sliders in your editing software. You review the gallery and see exactly how the AI adjusted the exposure on the subject or the white balance on the background. If a specific product needs a slightly warmer tone or a tighter crop, you just move the slider to fix it. The software gets you 90% of the way to a finished gallery in minutes. You spend your remaining time applying your final creative polish. This collaborative workflow keeps you completely in charge of the final aesthetic. You deliver perfect images to your clients while saving countless hours of repetitive manual labor.

Does the software recognize different background colors and textures in a studio?

The software accurately identifies and processes every type of backdrop you use during a session. Studio photographers constantly switch between smooth paper, painted canvas, and textured fabric depending on the creative brief. Our AI understands these variations and edits them appropriately. It reads the color data to ensure a pure white background stays perfectly white without blowing out the highlights on your subject. If you shoot a moody portrait on a dark gray canvas, the AI preserves the rich shadows and subtle textures of the material. You don't have to create separate profiles for different backdrop colors. The AI analyzes the entire scene and balances the exposure between the foreground and the environment automatically. You get natural, realistic results whether you shoot a highly reflective product on black acrylic or a fashion model on bright yellow paper. This intelligent processing guarantees your final images look professional and polished across every setup.

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