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Blemish Tool for Portrait Editing

As a sports or school photographer, you'll fix skin, correct color, and crop 1,000 team portraits in minutes for consistent galleries.

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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.

Next-morning delivery

Deliver galleries by morning

Process 1,000 action shots, team photos, and individual portraits in minutes. You'll get your time back, and parents get their downloads the next day. Smooth skin fast with the blemish tool.

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Brand consistency

Match colors across every shoot

Keep crops, colors, and exposures identical across thousands of subjects. When you hire several photographers for a big school job, we'll make the final gallery look like one person shot it.

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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

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    • 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

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    • 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 sports and school photographers editing?

Sports and school photographers editing involves processing 1,000s of images under tight deadlines while keeping colors accurate and skin tones natural. You capture everything from a fast action shot on the field to a formal portrait in the gym. This high volume means you need a workflow that takes care of massive batches of photos quickly. We take over the tedious parts of your post-production. You get your weekends back while delivering consistent results to parents and schools. The software learns your exact style and applies it across every single image. Whether you photograph a local soccer team or a massive high school roster, the AI matches your specific look. You stay in complete control of the final gallery. You review the edits, make any final tweaks, and export the files. This process cuts your computer time by 96% so you can focus on booking more jobs. From adjusting exposure on an outdoor athlete to using a blemish tool on a senior, the right software makes your entire business run faster.

How do you handle batch corrections for a large team roster?

You process entire rosters in minutes rather than days. When you photograph a 500-person team, doing manual corrections on every single portrait drains your energy. Imagen analyzes the lighting and white balance of each individual photo and applies your customized AI Profile instantly. You upload your catalog, and the software adjusts the exposure, contrast, and color temperature for every athlete. This means a cloudy day on the football field won't ruin your gallery consistency. The AI looks at the specific lighting conditions of each action shot and makes intelligent decisions. You don't apply a blanket preset that ruins half the images. Instead, the software treats every photo as a unique file while maintaining a unified look across the entire job. You retain full creative control to adjust sliders before you deliver the final gallery. If you need to run a blemish tool on a few key players, you handle that quickly during your final review. You deliver beautiful galleries faster and keep your clients thrilled with the results.

Can the software speed up skin retouching for a school portrait session?

You save hours of tedious brushwork on every school gallery. Retouching skin for an entire senior class or a varsity team usually takes days of manual labor. Imagen automates this process so you deliver perfect galleries in a fraction of the time. You turn on the smoothing features in your AI Profile, and the software automatically detects faces and applies natural corrections. Every athlete gets a polished look without looking artificial. The AI understands the difference between a close-up portrait and a wide action shot, applying the right amount of softening exactly where you need it. You keep complete control over the intensity of the edits. If a specific student needs extra attention, you quickly apply a blemish tool during your final review. You slash your retouching time by up to 75% while maintaining the high quality your schools expect. You stop staring at pixels and spend more time behind the camera growing your business.

How is AI different from manually adjusting an athlete in Photoshop?

Manual editing forces you to repeat the exact same steps on 1,000s of images. When you edit a portrait in Photoshop, you spend minutes adjusting exposure, fixing white balance, and masking faces. Imagen does all of this heavy lifting for you in seconds. The software learns your unique editing style and applies it to every single action shot automatically. You no longer waste hours tweaking sliders for every player on the team. The AI analyzes the specific lighting and composition of each photo, making smart adjustments that a standard preset can't do. You get a fully edited gallery that looks like you did the work yourself. You stay in the driver seat the entire time. You review the catalog, make minor tweaks, and use a blemish tool only when necessary. You cut your editing time down to pennies per photo, freeing you up to take on more schools and sports leagues. You work smarter and keep your business profitable.

Does the system work with RAW files from fast action sports?

We're compatible with RAW files from any major camera brand so you process images directly through our system. Fast action sports often leave you with mixed lighting, high ISO noise, and tricky exposures. Imagen handles these massive RAW files easily. You upload your catalog, and the AI reads the uncompressed data to bring out the best in every athlete. The software recovers highlights from bright stadium lights and lifts shadows in dark gymnasiums. Your team galleries look vibrant and professional. Because you work with RAW files, the AI has the maximum amount of color data to match your specific portrait style. You get incredible skin tones and accurate uniform colors across the entire event. After the AI applies your base edits, you simply review the gallery in your editing software. You can easily apply a blemish tool or crop a photo further if you need to. You deliver high-quality images to parents without the stress of manual RAW processing.

How does automated editing affect my turnaround time for a team?

You'll deliver massive galleries in days instead of weeks. When you photograph a 1,000-student school or a huge sports league, parents expect their photos quickly. Manual editing creates a massive bottleneck that delays your payday. Imagen edits your photos at a speed of 1,500 images in under 10 minutes. You upload your catalog after the shoot, grab a cup of coffee, and come back to a fully edited job. Every portrait and action shot receives your exact color grading and exposure adjustments. You review the gallery, run a blemish tool on any close-ups that need it, and export the final files. You slash your turnaround time by 96% and keep your clients incredibly happy. Faster delivery means schools book you again for the next season. You stop spending your nights and weekends glued to a monitor. You finally have the free time to photograph another athlete or just relax with your family while your team grows.

Can I apply a blemish tool to just one athlete in a group photo?

You retain total control over every single pixel in your gallery. Imagen handles the global adjustments like exposure, contrast, and color balance across the entire team. After the AI applies your Personal AI Profile, you review the images directly in your editing software. This means you can easily grab a blemish tool and fix a specific distraction on one athlete without affecting the rest of the group. The software doesn't lock you into a flattened JPEG file. You get all the sliders and local adjustment options you normally use for a portrait. If you shoot a fast action sequence and one frame needs a special crop or a quick spot removal, you make that change in seconds. You get the incredible speed of automated batch editing combined with the precision of manual retouching. You deliver flawless photos to parents while cutting your overall computer time by hours.

Will the software maintain consistent colors across different action shots?

You get perfectly consistent colors even when the lighting changes constantly. Sports photographers deal with moving clouds, flickering gym lights, and unpredictable shadows. Imagen analyzes the specific lighting conditions in every single action frame and adjusts the white balance and tint automatically. You don't have to worry about one athlete looking orange while another looks blue. The AI understands your editing style and applies it intelligently to maintain uniform colors across the entire team. A portrait taken in the shade will match a running shot taken in direct sunlight. You upload your catalog, and the software corrects the exposure and color temperature for you. You spend just a few minutes reviewing the gallery and using a blemish tool on tight crops. You deliver a cohesive gallery that makes the school uniforms look exactly right. You save hours of frustration and keep your clients coming back season after season.

How do I train the AI to match my specific portrait style?

You teach the software your exact style by uploading your previously edited catalogs. Imagen analyzes 3,000 of your past photos to learn exactly how you edit. The AI looks at how you handle exposure, contrast, and color balance for every athlete. Once the system learns your preferences, it creates your Personal AI Profile. You apply this profile to your new shoots, and the software replicates your unique look perfectly. Whether you edit a moody action sequence or a bright and airy team photo, the AI knows exactly what to do. You get a consistent style that sets your brand apart from other photographers. You still review every image and can easily use a blemish tool or adjust a slider before final delivery. The AI simply gives you a massive head start on every portrait session. You cut your editing time by 96% while keeping your signature look intact.

Does the system handle cropping and straightening for fast-moving team sports?

You automate the most tedious parts of sports photography with our intelligent cropping features. When you track an athlete during a fast action play, keeping the horizon straight is nearly impossible. Imagen straightens your horizons and crops your images automatically based on your specific preferences. The AI detects the subject and adjusts the framing so every portrait and wide shot looks perfectly composed. You save countless hours because you don't have to manually rotate and crop 1,000s of photos from a weekend tournament. The software applies these compositional fixes alongside your color and exposure adjustments. You review the final gallery, make any quick tweaks, and use a blemish tool if you need to fix a tiny detail. You deliver a polished, professional gallery to the team in record time. You let the software handle the repetitive tasks so you can focus on capturing the perfect moment on the field.

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