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Editorial Portrait Portrait Editing Software

As a studio or product photographer, you get a uniform look across 1,000s of images. Retouch editorial portraits in minutes. You stay in control.

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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

Speed up your turnaround

Cut your post-production time by 96%. Our editorial portrait portrait editing software processes high-volume studio shoots in minutes so you aren't up late editing for next-morning delivery.

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Complete consistency

Match every single setup

Keep your studio look uniform across 1,000 subjects and several photographers. We learn your specific retouching style so you don't worry about matching color and tone for every headshot.

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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

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

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* 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 the best approach to studio and product photographers editing?

The best approach to studio and product photographers editing keeps you in complete control while removing the repetitive tasks that slow you down. When you shoot in a studio, you often deal with controlled lighting, a sharp subject, and a clean background. You want your editorial portrait portrait editing software to understand those specific conditions. We train your Personal AI Profile on your previous edits. This means the software learns exactly how you balance skin tones, adjust shadows on a subject, and clean up a smooth background. You'll get consistent results across thousands of images in minutes instead of days. You'll save up to 96% of your time at the computer. This frees you up to focus on the creative retouching that actually makes your editorial portraits stand out. You review every single photo before finalizing the export, so you stay in the driver seat the entire time. Your final images look exactly like you edited them yourself, just delivered much faster.

How do I handle large batches of editorial portraits from a single shoot?

You process large batches of editorial portraits by letting Imagen handle the base color correction and exposure adjustments for the entire catalog at once. A typical studio session generates hundreds of images with similar lighting setups. You simply upload your raw files, and our editorial portrait portrait editing software applies your Personal AI Profile to every single photo. The AI analyzes the lighting on your subject and the tones of your background to make precise adjustments. It treats each image individually while maintaining a cohesive look across the entire gallery. You'll cut your post-production time down to about 0.5 seconds per photo. You get a fully edited catalog back in minutes. From there, you open the files in Lightroom and make any final tweaks to the subject or background before delivering the gallery to your client. You'll get consistent editorial quality across 1,000 images just as easily as you do for 10.

How is using an AI Profile different from manually editing in Photoshop?

Using an AI Profile automates the repetitive foundational work so you spend your Photoshop time on high-level creative retouching. Manual editing requires you to adjust exposure, white balance, and contrast for every single frame. When you photograph a subject in the studio, you want the background and skin tones to look perfect before you do any advanced dodging and burning. Imagen does that heavy lifting for you. Our editorial portrait portrait editing software learns your specific style and applies it to your raw files automatically. You'll get your images to 90% completion in a fraction of the time. You then take the best selects into Photoshop to perfect the subject with detailed skin retouching or complex background cleanups. You stop wasting hours on basic sliders and start dedicating your energy to the artistic editorial decisions that define your brand. You'll increase your overall output while keeping your signature look entirely intact.

Does the software work directly with my camera raw files?

Yes, the software works directly with your camera raw files to give you the highest possible image quality. You don't have to convert your files or lose any data before you start editing. You simply point the application to your Lightroom catalog containing the raw files from your studio session. The AI reads the uncompressed data to make highly accurate adjustments to the exposure on your subject and the color temperature of your background. Working with raw files keeps you retain all the dynamic range necessary for high-end editorial portraits. You'll get flawless skin tones and perfect shadow details without degrading the original file. Once the edits finish, you see the adjustments applied directly to those raw files in Lightroom as non-destructive edits. You maintain total flexibility to adjust the subject or tweak the background exactly the way you want before you export the final JPEGs for your clients.

How does this affect my turnaround time for product and portrait clients?

You'll cut your delivery times from weeks to days or even hours. When commercial clients hire you for a studio shoot, they usually expect fast results. Manually editing hundreds of photos of a product or a human subject takes days of tedious work. You eliminate that bottleneck completely. You send your catalog to Imagen right after the shoot wraps. The software edits the photos while you take a break, grab lunch, or start prepping for your next studio session. You'll get the edited catalog back at a blistering speed of 0.5 seconds per image. You spend 30 minutes reviewing the gallery, making minor adjustments to the subject or the background, and then you export. You deliver final editorial portraits faster than your competitors. Fast turnarounds lead to happier clients, better reviews, and more repeat bookings for your photography business. You make more money without working longer hours.

Can the AI handle the specific color grading required for editorial portraits?

The AI takes care of complex color grading perfectly because it learns directly from your previous editorial work. Editorial portraits often feature distinct color palettes, dramatic contrast, and highly specific skin tone preferences. Generic presets fail because they apply a one size fits all look to every photo. We do things differently. You build a Personal AI Profile by feeding the system at least 3,000 of your previously edited photos. The AI analyzes how you treat a subject under different lighting conditions. It learns exactly how you manipulate the colors in the background to make the subject pop. When you upload a new studio session, the software applies your exact grading style to every image. Your editorial portrait portrait editing software becomes a digital extension of your own creative brain. You'll get rich, moody, or vibrant editorial looks applied consistently across the entire gallery without touching a single color wheel yourself.

How do I keep the backdrop colors consistent across a massive product shoot?

You keep backdrop colors consistent by letting the AI analyze and adjust the white balance and tint across the entire batch simultaneously. When you shoot products or models in a studio, the flash power or ambient light can shift slightly from frame to frame. This causes the background to look slightly different in every shot. Manually matching those tones takes hours of frustrating work. Our software looks at the underlying data of the raw files to ensure the background remains uniform. The AI balances the exposure of the subject while keeping the backdrop perfectly consistent. You'll review the final batch and see a cohesive gallery that looks like it was shot in one perfect burst. You save hours of tweaking color sliders. You'll deliver a polished, professional gallery where the focus stays exactly where it belongs, right on your subject.

Does this replace my high end retouching process for magazine submissions?

This doesn't replace your high end retouching process. It accelerates the tedious prep work so you have more time for the artistic side of retouching. Magazine submissions require meticulous attention to detail on the subject, including frequency separation, dodging and burning, and stray hair removal. You still do that work in Photoshop. What Imagen does is give you a massive head start. You use our tool to instantly correct the exposure, color, and contrast for the entire studio session. You'll get the background and the overall lighting perfectly dialed in across hundreds of images in minutes. You then select the top 5 or 10 images for the publication. You take those selects into Photoshop to perform your detailed retouching on the subject. You spend your valuable time on the 10 percent of the work that actually requires a human eye, rather than the 90 percent that a machine can do.

What happens if I change my lighting setup halfway through a session?

The AI adapts to your lighting changes automatically by analyzing the specific exposure data of each individual photo. You often start a studio session with a softbox and later switch to a hard rim light for a more dramatic editorial portrait. You don't need to create separate profiles for different lighting setups. Your Personal AI Profile learns how you edit based on the actual lighting conditions present in the raw file. It recognizes when the light on the subject is soft and flat versus when it is harsh and contrasty. It adjusts the background exposure accordingly to match your historical editing style for those specific conditions. You'll get perfectly edited photos regardless of how many times you move your strobes around the studio. You spend less time worrying about matching exposures in post and more time experimenting with creative lighting techniques on set.

How long does it take for the software to learn my specific editing style?

It takes just a few hours for the system to build your Personal AI Profile once you upload your past catalogs. You gather at least 3,000 images that represent your best studio and product photographers editing work. You want to include a variety of setups showing how you treat the subject and the background. You upload these Lightroom catalogs to our secure servers. The AI analyzes your adjustments and builds a profile completely unique to you. You'll usually receive your ready to use profile within 24 hours. From that point on, you can apply it to any new studio session instantly. You don't need to learn complicated new software or change your existing workflow. You simply use our app to bridge the gap between your raw files and Lightroom. You'll start saving hours of editing time on your very first day using the tool.

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