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Child Portrait Editing Software

Slash editing time by 96%. You'll deliver a uniform look across every studio child portrait, and you stay in control of the final photo.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Background Mask

    Remove or replace backgrounds for creative album designs. Artistic composites and signature shots that elevate your portfolio.

  • Crop

    Uniform framing regardless of photographer count. Visual consistency for albums and galleries at any scale.

  • Culling Studio

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

  • Smooth Skin

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

  • Subject Mask

    Isolate and enhance couples and wedding parties with intelligent adjustments. Key moments like first dances and ceremonies get the emphasis they deserve.

  • Teeth Whitening

    Brighten smiles naturally in ceremony and reception portraits. Subtle enhancement that never looks overdone.

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 by 9 AM

You don't wait days for edits. Our child portrait editing software processes your photos in minutes. Review the results and deliver galleries to parents by 9 AM the next morning.

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Uniform studio results

One look across every subject

Whether your team shoots 10 or 1,000 portraits, your studio gets a uniform look. Imagen learns your style and applies it to every child. You're always in control of the final 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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is involved in studio and product photographers editing?

Studio and product photographers editing requires absolute precision because controlled lighting exposes every tiny detail. When you photograph a child in the studio, the strobe lights catch every stray hair, crumb, and wrinkle on the seamless paper. Editing these sessions means fixing those distractions while keeping the young subject looking like a real kid. You have to balance perfect product colors with natural skin tones. Our child portrait editing software handles the heavy lifting of color correction and exposure adjustments automatically. You'll get a clean starting point for your final retouching. The AI analyzes the scene to ensure the background remains consistent from the first frame to the last. It separates the child from the props to apply the right adjustments to every element. You keep total creative control over the final image. We designed this tool to give you back your time. Instead of spending 4 hours adjusting white balance on a 500 image catalog, you get it done in 10 minutes. You spend your energy on the creative retouching that your clients actually pay for.

How do you batch process a fast moving child portrait session?

You drop your entire catalog into Imagen and let the AI do the tedious work for you. Kids move fast on set. They jump around the studio, knock over props, and constantly change their distance from your lights. This creates massive exposure shifts across your gallery. Batch processing manually takes hours because you have to tweak every single photo to match. The software looks at each image individually and applies custom adjustments to fix those inconsistencies. The AI identifies the subject and corrects the exposure perfectly, even if the child stepped away from the main light. It also keeps the background color uniform across the entire gallery. You end up with a cohesive set of images in minutes. You slash your editing time by 90% and get back to shooting. You review the edits, make any final tweaks, and export the gallery for your client. We put you in the driver seat while the AI acts as your dedicated assistant.

How is this different from doing manual retouching in Photoshop?

Manual editing forces you to repeat the exact same steps on hundreds of photos. When you use Photoshop, you adjust the contrast on the subject and then fix the background color one image at a time. This takes endless hours away from your family and your business. We built our child portrait editing software to eliminate that repetitive work. Imagen applies your unique color grading and exposure corrections to the entire catalog in minutes. You still use Photoshop for deep retouching like removing a stray prop or fixing a torn smooth paper in the studio. The AI takes care of the global adjustments so you start your retouching process with a perfectly balanced image. You save 3 hours per gallery because the basic color and exposure work is already done. You remain completely in control of the final artistic vision. The AI simply builds the foundation faster than humanly possible. You get to focus on the high level creative edits that make your work stand out to clients.

Does this child portrait editing software work with my camera RAW files?

Yes, the software works directly with your RAW files to give you the highest quality results. You don't need to convert anything to JPEG before you start editing. RAW files hold massive amounts of data about the light in your studio. This data allows the AI to recover highlights in a bright outfit or lift shadows on the subject without losing any detail. You upload your Lightroom Classic catalog to Imagen, and the AI reads the RAW data to make precise adjustments. It balances the exposure between the child and the background perfectly. Once the AI finishes, you see the edits applied right onto your original RAW files in Lightroom. You get all the flexibility of RAW editing with the speed of artificial intelligence. If you want to warm up the skin tones or darken the edges, you just move the sliders. You never lose image quality, and you deliver crisp, beautiful photos to your clients every single time.

How does AI editing affect my turnaround time for a busy studio?

AI editing cuts your turnaround time from weeks to just days. When you shoot 5 consecutive child portrait sessions in the studio, the editing piles up instantly. Parents want to see the photos of their kids quickly, but manual color correction creates a massive bottleneck. Imagen processes 1,000 images in under 15 minutes. You come back from a shoot, upload the catalog, and have a fully corrected gallery ready for review while you eat lunch. The AI perfectly balances the subject and the background across every single photo. You review the gallery, apply your final touch ups, and send it to the client the very next day. Fast delivery creates thrilled clients who book you again and refer their friends. You stop working until midnight and finally get your evenings back. We give you the speed of an entire editing team without the massive overhead costs.

Can I adjust the edit if the background color looks wrong?

You can absolutely adjust any edit the AI makes. We know that artificial lighting can sometimes cause unexpected color shifts on a smooth paper backdrop. If the background looks too warm or the skin tones on your subject feel slightly off, you just tweak the sliders in Lightroom. The AI acts as your assistant, but you are always the final boss. Our tool applies edits using standard Lightroom adjustments. Nothing is baked into the file. You grab the white balance slider and cool down the image exactly how you want it. In fact, Imagen learns from these tweaks. When you use a Personal AI Profile, the software analyzes your final adjustments to improve future edits. You teach the AI exactly how you want your photo sessions to look. You get a perfect starting point that saves you hours, and you keep total control over every single pixel in the final image.

How do you keep the subject looking natural in studio lighting?

You keep kids looking natural by applying edits that respect their real skin tones. Studio strobes can easily wash out a pale complexion or create harsh shadows on a moving child. Manual editing requires you to carefully balance the exposure to fix this. Our child portrait editing software takes care of this delicate balance for you automatically. The AI evaluates the lighting on the subject and adjusts the shadows and highlights to preserve natural textures. It knows the difference between a child's face and a plastic toy prop. You get beautifully exposed skin without that fake, overly processed plastic look. The AI also ensures the background doesn't compete with the child for attention. It applies subtle contrast adjustments to make the kid pop right off the screen. You spend less time fixing bad lighting and more time capturing authentic expressions. We built this tool to help you deliver timeless portraits that parents will cherish forever.

Can I train the AI to match my specific studio style?

Yes, you can teach the AI to edit exactly like you do. Every photographer has a unique way of taking care of color, contrast, and exposure. You might prefer a bright and airy look with a pure white background, or you might shoot moody portraits with deep shadows. You create a Personal AI Profile by feeding Imagen your previously edited Lightroom catalogs. The AI analyzes how you handle the subject in different lighting conditions and learns your specific style. Once trained, our AI applies your exact editing recipe to every new shoot. It mimics your creative decisions with incredible accuracy. If you change your style over time, the profile adapts as you feed it new edits. You get the consistency of a premium studio without spending your nights chained to a computer desk. You deliver a cohesive brand experience to your clients every single time they book a session.

Why use AI instead of hiring a dedicated photo editor?

Hiring a human editor costs thousands of dollars a year and requires constant management. You have to train them, review their work, and wait days for them to return your files. Our child portrait editing software gives you the same consistent results at a fraction of the cost and time. Imagen processes a 500 image catalog in about 10 minutes. A human editor takes days to do the exact same work. When you shoot a child portrait in the studio, you want to deliver those images while the parents are still excited. The AI perfectly balances the subject and the background instantly, allowing you to meet tight deadlines. You'll never have to worry about a sick day or a miscommunication about your editing style. You get a reliable, incredibly fast assistant that works 24 hours a day. You keep your overhead low and put more profit directly into your pocket.

How much time do I save on editing a typical child portrait session?

You cut your editing time by 96% when you use our child portrait editing software. A typical studio session might yield 400 final images. Editing those manually takes most photographers about 3 or 4 hours. You have to fix the white balance, adjust the exposure on the subject, and clean up the background on every single photo. Imagen does all of that global color correction in less than 10 minutes. You get back over 3 hours of your life on a single shoot. You use that extra time to book more clients, design custom photo albums, or simply go home to your family. The AI takes care of the repetitive clicking so you only have to do the final creative polish. You stop dreading the editing process and start enjoying your photography business again. We give you the freedom to grow your studio without burning out behind a computer screen.

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