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Daycare Portrait Editing Software

Edit 1,000 daycare portraits in minutes. You'll deliver a uniform look across every child and keep full control of your studio retouching.

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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 need days to edit. Get photos back in minutes with our daycare portrait editing software. Photograph 500 children on Tuesday and send galleries on Wednesday.

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Brand consistency

One look for every child

Your style doesn't change across 1,000 portraits. Imagen learns your Personal AI Profile so you, your team, and your freelancers deliver the exact same uniform look.

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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

How does daycare portrait editing software help with studio and product photographers editing?

Our daycare portrait editing software takes the heavy lifting out of high volume studio and product photographers editing. When you photograph hundreds of children in a single morning, you face a massive pile of repetitive tasks. You need every subject to look perfect against the backdrop. Imagen analyzes your specific editing style and applies it across your entire catalog in minutes. You get back hours of your day while keeping complete control over the final images. We know that wrangling toddlers requires all your energy. You don't want to spend your evenings fixing white balance and exposure for every single background. By automating the repetitive steps, you cut your editing time by 96%. This means you deliver galleries to parents faster and take on more schools next season. You simply upload your raw files, select your Personal AI Profile, and let the software work. You always review the final results and make any small tweaks before exporting. It's the perfect way to handle massive galleries without losing the personal touch that parents expect.

How does the software maintain consistent lighting across different setups?

The software reads the unique lighting data of every single photo to apply the exact right adjustments. Daycare sessions often force you to set up your studio in school gyms or cafeterias with terrible fluorescent lights. As the sun moves throughout the morning, the light hitting your subject and your background changes completely. Doing this manually means you spend hours syncing settings and tweaking exposure sliders for every child. Imagen looks at your previous edits to understand exactly how you handle these tricky lighting shifts. It adjusts the white balance, tint, and exposure for each individual photo based on your Personal AI Profile. This gives you a perfectly consistent gallery even when the ambient light changes between the first and the last session. You save up to 15 hours per week on color correction alone. You remain in the driver's seat the entire time. You review the edits in your catalog and make any final adjustments before you deliver the gallery to the parents.

Can I use this daycare portrait editing software for commercial work?

You can absolutely use our daycare portrait editing software to edit your commercial catalogs. Many photographers shoot both high volume school portraits and commercial products because both require precise consistency. Whether you photograph a toddler or a new pair of shoes, you need the subject to stand out perfectly against a clean background. You simply create a separate Personal AI Profile for your product work. Imagen learns exactly how you like your commercial shots to look. It applies your specific contrast, sharpness, and color grading preferences to every single image. This means you don't have to manually sync settings across hundreds of product variations. You speed up your delivery time by days and take on more commercial clients. The software treats your studio product photos with the exact same care as your portrait sessions. You always get the final say on every image. You review the edits and make any final tweaks to ensure the final file looks exactly the way your client wants it.

How is this different from applying batch presets in Photoshop or Lightroom?

Standard presets apply the exact same static adjustments to every photo regardless of the lighting conditions. If a child moves away from your studio strobe, a basic preset leaves that subject underexposed. You then have to go in and manually fix the exposure and tweak the background for every single mistake. Imagen works differently by analyzing the unique characteristics of each individual photo. It calculates the exact adjustments needed to match your editing style perfectly. If one photo is too dark and the next photo is too bright, the software applies different exposure values to make them look identical. This dynamic approach improves how you handle large daycare galleries. You get consistent results across thousands of images without touching a single slider. You cut your editing time by 75% compared to using standard presets. You still use your favorite editing program to review the final files. You keep total control over the creative process while letting the AI handle the tedious color correction.

What happens if the AI makes a mistake on a child's portrait?

You easily fix any mistakes because you always have the final say on your edits. We built Imagen to act as your editing assistant, not your replacement. When you get your edited gallery back, you review the photos just like you normally would. If you notice a subject looks a little too warm or the studio background is too bright, you simply adjust the sliders. The best part is that the software learns from your corrections. Every time you upload your final tweaked catalog, your Personal AI Profile gets smarter and more accurate. This continuous learning process means your edits get better with every daycare session you shoot. You spend maybe 10 minutes reviewing a gallery instead of 10 hours editing it from scratch. You keep your creative vision perfectly intact while flying through your high volume galleries. You deliver beautiful portraits to parents faster than ever before. You stay completely in charge of the final product while the software handles the repetitive work.

Does the software crop and straighten my images automatically?

The software automatically crops and straightens your photos based on your personal preferences. Daycare sessions are chaotic, and keeping a moving toddler perfectly centered in your studio is nearly impossible. You often end up with crooked horizons or a subject placed too low in the frame. Fixing these composition issues manually across 500 photos takes hours of tedious clicking. Imagen handles this step for you by analyzing the composition of every single image. It centers the child, straightens the background, and gives your gallery a clean and consistent look. You tell the software exactly how tight you want the crop to be, and it applies that rule dynamically to every file. You save an average of 3 hours per gallery just by skipping the manual cropping phase. You always review the final crops in your editing software to make sure they match your vision. You get perfectly aligned school portraits ready for print without the headache of manual adjustments.

How many photos do I need to train my AI profile for daycare photography?

You need 3,000 previously edited photos to build your own custom Personal AI Profile. This ensures the software fully understands how you handle different lighting situations and skin tones. For studio photographers, we recommend uploading past daycare or school portrait sessions. This gives the AI the exact data it needs to replicate your specific style. It learns exactly how you edit a subject and how you prefer your background to look. If you don't have 3,000 edited photos yet, you can start right away with an AI Profile created by industry experts. You simply pick a style that matches your brand and apply it to your current galleries. As you tweak those edits and finish more sessions, you build up the numbers needed for your own custom profile. You cut your editing time down to pennies per photo while building a perfectly consistent portfolio. You get to focus on booking more schools and growing your business instead of staring at a computer screen.

Will this software work with my camera RAW files?

Our daycare portrait editing software works seamlessly with all major RAW file formats. Whether you shoot with Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Fujifilm, you get the exact same high quality results. High volume studio photographers rely on RAW files to capture the most detail possible in every subject. You need that extra data to recover highlights on bright clothing or fix shadows on a dark background. Imagen reads the raw data directly to make precise adjustments to exposure, color, and contrast. You never have to convert your files or change your normal workflow. You simply import your RAW files into your catalog, send them to our software, and get the edits back in minutes. You keep the full resolution and flexibility of your original files. You save hours of processing time while maintaining the highest possible image quality for the parents. You stay in complete control of your files from the moment you click the shutter to the final export.

How fast can I turn around a massive daycare gallery using this tool?

You can edit a gallery of 1,000 daycare portraits in less than 15 minutes. Doing this manually usually takes a studio photographer several days of exhausting work. When you automate the color correction and cropping, you drastically shrink your turnaround time. This speed is vital when you deal with anxious parents waiting to buy photos of their children. You upload your catalog, and Imagen processes the images at lightning speed. It balances the exposure on every subject and smooths out the tones on every background automatically. You get your edited catalog back before you even finish cleaning your gear. You spend a few minutes reviewing the gallery, making any final adjustments, and exporting the final files. You increase your print sales because parents get their photos while their excitement is still high. You take your weekends back and eliminate the stress of a massive editing backlog. You run a more profitable business while sending back a better experience to your clients.

Does the software handle skin smoothing and blemish removal for older students?

The software uses advanced masking to apply local adjustments directly to your subject. While daycare toddlers rarely need heavy retouching, older students and staff members often appreciate a little extra polish. You can set your Personal AI Profile to automatically mask the people in your photos. This allows the software to apply specific clarity and texture adjustments just to the skin without affecting the studio background. You get a soft, flattering look on the faces while keeping the rest of the image perfectly sharp. Doing this manually requires you to brush over every single face in your catalog, which takes hours. Imagen automates this precise masking across thousands of photos instantly. You save an incredible amount of time while sending back professional, polished portraits to the parents. You always review the masks and adjustments in your editing software to ensure they look natural. You keep your editing process incredibly fast without sacrificing the high quality retouching your clients expect.

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