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Air Show Photography Editing Software

You'll process 1,000 air show event photos in minutes. Studio and product photographers get a uniform look across every subject you shoot.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • AI Assistant

    Need a custom edit? Simply type your request or select a quick action. Instantly apply virtual staging, removal of unwanted objects, twilight conversion, and mo

  • Background Mask

    Background Mask

  • Color Enhancement

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

  • Crop

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

  • Culling Studio

    Sort through thousands of photos in minutes. Selects the best shots – cutting culling time by up to 75%.

  • HDR merge

    Create balanced interiors from multiple exposures. Our HDR blending merges

  • HDR Merge

    Blend multiple exposures into one perfectly balanced listing photo, with bright windows and detailed interiors every time.

  • Object Removal

    Erase clutter, cords, and camera reflections from any shot. Select a quick action or type a

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 work the next day

You'll edit 1,000 pilot headshots, merch photos, and static aircraft shots in minutes. We built our air show photography editing software so you deliver the next morning with full control.

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Team consistency

Match styles across your team

When 5 photographers run pop-up studio tents at an event, you need 1 uniform look. Imagen applies your exact style to every pilot headshot and merch shot. You don't fix inconsistent edits.

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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

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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 when applied to air show events?

Studio and product photographers editing applied to air show events means bringing your absolute demand for perfection out of the controlled environment and into the unpredictable sky. You treat the aircraft as your main subject, just like a product on a table. The sky becomes your background. When you shoot an air show, you capture thousands of frames of fast-moving jets. You expect the same crisp details and perfect exposure you get in the studio. Imagen understands this need for precision. We're your air show photography editing software, applying your exact color and contrast preferences to every single image. You maintain total control over how the final gallery looks. You get to keep your signature style while you process 1,000 photos in minutes instead of days. This tool handles the heavy lifting of repetitive adjustments. You spend less time moving sliders and more time refining the final details of your subject. We help you deliver a polished gallery that meets your strict studio standards, even when the background is a bright, glaring sky.

How do I maintain consistent white balance on my subject when the sky changes constantly?

You keep your white balance consistent by using a Personal AI Profile that learns exactly how you correct color shifts. At an air show, the lighting changes every few minutes. Your background goes from clear blue to cloudy gray in an instant. This makes the aircraft look different from one pass to the next. In a studio, you control the lights. At an event, you rely on Imagen to adapt to the changing environment. Our software analyzes the specific lighting conditions in each photo and adjusts the temperature and tint to match your editing style. It treats the plane as a product, keeping the colors on the subject remain true and accurate across the entire gallery. You cut your color correction time by 90% because you don't have to manually tweak every changing sky. You review the final edits and make any small adjustments you want. You stay completely in charge of the final look. We just give you a massive head start on a tedious task.

How is using this different from copying and pasting settings in Lightroom?

Copying and pasting settings applies the exact same values to every photo, while our software adapts to the unique lighting of each individual frame. When you paste a preset across 500 air show photos, a bright sky background might blow out, or a shadowed subject might turn completely black. You end up manually fixing half the batch. Imagen looks at each image individually. It understands the exposure of your subject and the brightness of your background. It calculates the exact adjustments needed to match your personal style, just like you would do by hand in the studio. As a reliable air show photography editing software, it adjusts the exposure, contrast, and white balance dynamically. You get a consistent look across the entire event without the frustration of rigid presets. You save hours of tedious tweaking and get back to focusing on your creative vision. You'll review the edits, make your final tweaks, and deliver a perfectly cohesive gallery to your clients in record time.

Can the software handle the massive RAW file batches typical of air show events?

Yes, the software easily processes thousands of high-resolution RAW files at lightning speed. When you shoot an air show, you often hold down the shutter to capture a fast-moving subject. This results in massive galleries that can slow down your computer and your workflow. You'll need a tool built for volume. Imagen processes your images in the cloud at a rate of 1,500 photos in less than 10 minutes. You upload your Lightroom catalog, and we handle the heavy processing on our servers. Your computer stays free for you to work on other studio projects or handle client emails. Once the edits are ready, you download them directly back into your catalog. The adjustments apply non-destructively to your RAW files. You keep all the data and flexibility you need to push the background or pull details from the shadows. You maintain the high quality you expect in your product photography, applied smoothly to your high-volume event work.

How does the AI know how to isolate the aircraft from a cluttered background?

The AI learns your specific masking habits to separate the aircraft from distracting elements in the sky. In a studio, you use backdrops to create a clean background. At an air show, you deal with clouds, smoke trails, and sometimes even power lines or crowds. You often need to apply local adjustments to make your subject pop. Our software analyzes how you typically mask and edit these elements. It applies subject masking and background masking automatically based on your previous work. If you usually increase the clarity on the jet and lower the exposure on the sky, Imagen does exactly that for every photo in the batch. You get the precise, targeted edits of a product photographer without spending 5 minutes on a single image. You'll review the masks in Lightroom and adjust them as needed. You remain the artist, while we take over the repetitive masking work that slows down your delivery time.

How does this tool impact my turnaround time for commercial aviation clients?

This tool cuts your editing time by up to 80%, allowing you to deliver final galleries to commercial clients days or weeks ahead of schedule. When a client hires a studio photographer to cover an air show, they expect premium quality delivered fast. They want to use the images of their aircraft for marketing and press releases immediately. Manually editing 2,000 photos of a fast-moving subject against a variable background takes days of tedious work. By using Imagen as your air show photography editing software, you get your first draft back in minutes. You spend your time doing quality control instead of moving basic sliders. You can offer next-day delivery to your clients without sacrificing the meticulous detail you are known for in the studio. You impress your clients with incredible speed and flawless consistency. This gives you a massive competitive advantage and frees you up to book more shoots instead of sitting behind a desk.

What if I shoot different types of aircraft under different lighting conditions?

You can build a Personal AI Profile that understands how to handle different aircraft and lighting scenarios based on your editing history. A shiny aluminum vintage bomber reflects light differently than a matte-painted modern fighter jet. Just like you adjust your studio lighting for different products, you adjust your edits for different planes. Our software learns these nuances from your previous edits. When you feed it a diverse catalog, it learns how you treat a dark subject against a bright background versus a bright subject against a dark background. It applies the correct exposure and color grading to each specific situation. If you prefer, you can also use one of our pre-trained AI Profiles created by industry experts to get started immediately. You always have the final say. You'll tweak the results, and the AI learns from those tweaks to get even more accurate for your next air show event.

Do I lose control over my specific color grading style?

You retain absolute control over your color grading because the software mimics your exact style rather than applying a generic filter. As a studio photographer, your specific color palette is your signature. You might prefer a cool, desaturated background with a highly contrasted, punchy subject. We don't force you into a box. Imagen builds a custom profile based on 3,000 of your previously edited photos. It learns exactly how you manipulate the tone curve, the HSL sliders, and the color calibration tools. When you process an air show gallery, it applies your unique look to every single frame. You get a gallery that looks like you edited it by hand. After the AI does the initial work, you open the catalog in Lightroom and adjust any slider you want. You're never locked into an edit. You use the software to skip the boring parts of the workflow while keeping your creative identity entirely intact.

Why is this better than outsourcing my event edits to a human editor?

This software gives you faster results, lower costs, and better consistency than a human editor, while keeping your files secure on your own machine. When you hire an external editor to process an air show, you spend hours communicating your style and waiting days for the files to return. A human editor might struggle to match the exact precision you apply to your studio work. They might interpret a bright background or a shadowed subject differently than you do. Imagen acts as your personal editing assistant that works at superhuman speed. It costs a fraction of a cent per image and sends back the edits in minutes. You don't have to upload your heavy RAW files to a third party, you only send the lightweight Lightroom catalog data. You get the reliable, exact results of a dedicated air show photography editing software without the back-and-forth emails or the expensive invoices of a human contractor.

How do I train the software to understand my specific editing style?

You train the software by uploading Lightroom catalogs containing images you have already edited in your specific style. To get the best results, you feed the system about 3,000 photos that represent your typical work. If you want the AI to perfect your event workflow, include photos of aircraft, skies, and fast action. The more data you provide, the better it understands how you balance a bright background with a dark subject. It learns your exact approach to contrast, sharpness, and noise reduction. Once the training finishes, you have a Personal AI Profile ready to use on your next shoot. If you're a studio photographer who is new to aviation events, you can also start immediately with a pre-trained AI Profile. You can adjust the edits it makes and use those adjustments to build your own custom profile over time. You stay in the driver's seat, teaching the tool exactly how you want your final images to look.

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