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Event Photo Culling Software

We cull your event sessions in minutes. You keep a uniform look across every subject in high-volume studio shoots, and you don't lose hours.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Background Mask

    Remove or replace backgrounds for marketing materials. Create polished composites for corporate clients.

  • Crop

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

  • Smooth Skin

    Apply natural retouching to high-volume portraits. Flattering results for VIPs, executives, and attendees.

  • Straighten

    Level horizons and correct tilted angles instantly. Professional composition on stage shots and group photos.

  • Subject Mask

    Isolate and enhance subjects with intelligent adjustments. Keynote speakers and key moments get the emphasis they need.

  • Teeth Whitening

    Brighten smiles naturally in corporate portraits. Subtle enhancement on thousands of photos.

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

When you shoot 1,000 event headshots, our event photo culling software picks the best expressions in minutes. You don't waste hours at your desk, and you deliver the gallery the next morning.

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True brand consistency

Keep every photo uniform

You manage 5 studio photographers, but you don't want 5 editing styles. We match your exact look on every headshot, portrait, and product shot. You get consistent results on every job.

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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.

Expert Support for Photographers 24/7

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

Frequently asked questions

What are the biggest challenges of studio and product photographers editing high-volume event sessions?

The main challenge is managing massive file counts without sacrificing the precise attention to detail required in commercial work. When you transition from a controlled environment to a fast-paced corporate product launch, your image count jumps from 200 to 2,000 quickly. You still need perfect focus on your subject and accurate color representation, but you have a fraction of the time to deliver the final gallery. Manually reviewing thousands of files to check whether the background is free of distractions takes hours of tedious work. This bottleneck delays your delivery and eats into your profit margins. Using dedicated event photo culling software eliminates this tedious review process. The AI analyzes every single frame to evaluate sharpness, exposure, and composition in minutes. You get a curated selection of the absolute best shots ready for final color correction. This keeps your quality standards high while allowing you to handle massive event galleries with the exact same precision you apply to your daily studio work.

How does event photo culling software speed up a commercial workflow?

It completely removes the manual sorting phase from your post-production process. After a busy shoot, you typically spend hours zooming in on a subject to check for critical focus and closed eyes. When you bring Imagen into your workflow, the AI handles all of this heavy lifting for you. You simply upload your RAW files, and the software instantly analyzes every image for technical perfection. It automatically groups duplicate images from continuous shooting and flags the absolute best frame from each sequence. The AI easily distinguishes between your main subject and the background, keeping the selected photos meet your strict professional standards. By automating this initial selection phase, you cut your total editing time by up to 80%. You can immediately move on to applying your Personal AI Profile for color grading instead of staring at thousands of unedited files. This gives you hours back in your day to book more clients or focus on creative retouching.

Can AI accurately select the best images of a moving subject against a busy background?

Yes, our AI evaluates complex scenes with incredible accuracy. When you photograph a live runway show or a corporate brand activation, you deal with unpredictable lighting and chaotic environments. The AI specifically looks for human faces and key elements to ensure the primary subject is sharp and well-exposed. It understands the difference between a person in the foreground and a busy, distracting background. The event photo culling software automatically rejects photos with motion blur, missed focus, or awkward expressions. It groups similar shots taken in rapid succession and highlights the single best frame from that specific moment. You don't have to worry about missing a essential shot hidden in a sequence of 50 similar images. The algorithm processes these complicated scenes in minutes, leaving you with a clean and professional gallery that reflects your high standards. This allows you to deliver great results to your commercial clients faster than ever before.

How is AI culling different from manually sorting thousands of photos after a live product event?

Manual sorting relies on your physical endurance and takes hours of repetitive clicking. You have to open every single image, zoom in to 100% to check the subject for sharpness, and manually label the keepers. This process causes eye strain and mental fatigue after reviewing just 500 photos. AI culling operates mathematically and evaluates thousands of images simultaneously in a matter of minutes. The AI uses advanced algorithms to rate every file based on technical metrics like focus, exposure, and composition. It instantly detects whether the background is properly exposed or if the main focal point is soft. Instead of building a gallery from scratch, you start with a highly curated selection of your best studio work. You simply review the AI selections and make minor adjustments before moving on to color correction. This shift turns a tedious full-day task into a quick 15-minute review session.

Will the software group similar images when I shoot tethered or at a fast-paced corporate event?

The software automatically detects and groups similar images from continuous bursts. When you hold down the shutter during a fast-moving presentation, you end up with 20 nearly identical frames. Our event photo culling software analyzes the timestamps and visual content to group these sequences together. It evaluates the subtle differences in each frame to find the exact moment your subject looks their absolute best. The AI checks for open eyes, pleasing expressions, and tack-sharp focus while ignoring the background noise. It then highlights the top image from that specific group for your final gallery. You can easily view the entire sequence if you want to choose a different frame, but the AI does the initial heavy lifting for you. This grouping feature keeps your catalog organized and prevents you from feeling overwhelmed by massive file counts after a long day of shooting outside the studio.

Does the AI understand how to evaluate focus on a product subject rather than the background?

The AI is highly trained to identify the true focal point of your image. Whether you photograph a speaker at a podium or a new physical item at a launch party, the algorithm knows what matters most. It evaluates the depth of field to ensure the main subject is crisp and sharp. If the camera accidentally locks focus on the background instead of the primary target, the software automatically flags that image as a reject. This intelligent detection is a core feature of our event photo culling software. It saves you from accidentally delivering soft images to high-paying commercial clients. You get peace of mind knowing the AI catches these technical errors before your client ever sees the gallery. This level of precision is exactly what you expect during a controlled studio session, and now you can apply it to your high-volume event galleries in a fraction of the time.

How much time do commercial photographers save on editing and culling large event galleries?

You'll typically reduce your post-production time by 75% to 90% when using automated tools. A gallery of 3,000 images usually takes a professional at least 6 hours to manually cull and edit. By integrating AI culling into your workflow, you condense that same workload into about 45 minutes. The AI takes care of the repetitive tasks of checking focus on the subject and verifying exposure against the background. It groups the duplicates, selects the winners, and applies your custom color profile all at once. You spend your time doing a final visual review rather than building the gallery from zero. This massive time savings completely changes how you run your business. You can confidently book multiple large-scale corporate events in a single weekend without worrying about the looming editing mountain waiting for you back at the studio.

Do I lose control over my final image selection when using AI tools for studio and product photographers editing?

You always remain in complete control of your final gallery. The AI acts as your dedicated digital assistant, not your replacement. Our event photo culling software makes intelligent recommendations based on technical perfection, but you have the final say on every single image. If the AI rejects a photo because the subject has slight motion blur, you can easily override that decision and include it in the final delivery. You can adjust the strictness of the culling parameters to match your specific preferences for each project. The software simply removes the tedious manual labor of reviewing thousands of files one by one. You still curate the final story, manage the artistic direction, and ensure the background aesthetic matches your brand guidelines. We designed Imagen to empower your creative vision while handling the repetitive tasks that slow down your studio workflow.

Does the software work directly with RAW files from my camera after an event?

Yes, our platform works directly with RAW files from all major camera manufacturers. You don't need to convert your files to JPEGs or create smart previews before starting the culling process. You simply point the event photo culling software to your RAW folder, and the AI begins analyzing the high-resolution data immediately. This direct RAW compatibility keeps the AI has the maximum amount of pixel data to evaluate critical focus on your subject and check for noise in the background. Working with RAW files also guarantees a smooth transition into the color grading phase. Once the culling is complete, you can immediately apply your Personal AI Profile to the selected RAW images for perfect color consistency. This unified approach keeps your studio workflow incredibly organized and prevents you from juggling multiple file formats across different hard drives.

Can event photo culling software consistently identify blinks and blur when photographing people in a pop-up studio?

The software is incredibly effective at detecting closed eyes and motion blur in fast-paced environments. When you run a high-volume pop-up studio at a corporate party, you often have just 10 seconds to capture a great portrait. People blink, talk, and move unpredictably. The AI analyzes every face in the frame to ensure eyes are open and expressions are flattering. It instantly rejects frames where the subject is out of focus or blurred from sudden movement. If you shoot a burst of 5 photos, the algorithm compares them side by side and selects the one frame with perfect sharpness and a clean background. You never have to manually zoom in on 500 different faces at the end of the night. The software sends back a fully culled catalog of perfect portraits, allowing you to deliver the final gallery to the event organizers the very next morning.

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