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Family Editing Software

You're in control of a uniform look across every subject. Speed up your studio's family retouching workflow to edit 1,000 photos in minutes.

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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

Slash turnaround time by 80% with our family editing software. Imagen processes your high-volume studio sessions in minutes, so you'll deliver finished portraits to parents the next morning.

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Consistent studio style

Match every photographer

Keep your studio look uniform, even when you've got a team of 5 photographers. Your Personal AI Profile learns your exact style. You get consistent edits across every family portrait session.

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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 studio and product photographers editing?

Studio and product photographers editing focuses on achieving perfect consistency across controlled lighting setups and diverse sessions. You control every light and shadow in the studio, and your post-production process needs to reflect that same precision. When you photograph a family or a commercial item, you need the subject to pop perfectly against the background. We built Imagen to handle this exact requirement. By analyzing your past work, our tool learns exactly how you balance your exposure, correct your white balance, and adjust your colors. This means you'll spend less time tweaking individual sliders and more time booking new clients. Using a dedicated family editing software gives you back hours of your week. You get consistent results across 1,000 images in minutes. The AI acts as your personal assistant, applying your unique style to every single subject and background. You'll always maintain complete creative control over the final gallery. You review the edits, make any final adjustments, and deliver the gallery to your clients faster than ever before.

How does family editing software fit into a commercial studio workflow?

A dedicated family editing software fits directly into your existing Lightroom Classic catalog to process your images in the background. You import your raw files from your latest studio session exactly as you normally do. Then, you send the gallery to Imagen for processing. While you set up your next lighting arrangement or pose your next subject, the AI applies your Personal AI Profile to the entire catalog. It analyzes the unique lighting on your subject and the specific tones of your background to apply accurate adjustments. You'll get your edited photos back in minutes. This cuts your editing time by 96% and keeps your studio moving at maximum efficiency. You review the final images in Lightroom and make any specific localized tweaks you want before exporting. It's a reliable first pass that gets you 90% of the way to a finished gallery. You stay in complete control of the final look while saving hours of tedious computer work.

Can this handle batch processing for large family portrait sessions in the studio?

You'll process thousands of photos from a massive family session in a matter of minutes. When you photograph active toddlers or large family groups in the studio, you often shoot extra frames to catch the perfect expression. This leaves you with a massive culling and editing task. Our family editing software handles these high volumes easily. You simply select the entire session and let the AI apply your editing style across every frame. The system evaluates each image individually to ensure the subject is perfectly exposed and the background remains consistent. Even if your lighting shifts slightly between poses, the AI profile adjusts the sliders to match your desired final look. You'll get a fully edited gallery ready for your final review in a fraction of the time. This allows you to deliver massive galleries to your clients in days instead of weeks. You keep your clients happy and free up your calendar for more studio bookings.

How is using AI different from manually masking every subject and background in Photoshop?

Using AI saves you hours of tedious manual labor while giving you the exact same level of creative control. When you manually mask a subject or isolate a background in Photoshop, you spend minutes on a single photo. Our family editing software automates this entire process inside Lightroom Classic. The AI analyzes the image, identifies the subject, and applies your specific adjustments to the background automatically. You get precise local adjustments across 1,000 photos in the time it takes to manually edit just 5 images. You won't lose control of the final result. The software simply moves the sliders for you based on your Personal AI Profile. You can always grab a brush or adjust a mask to fine-tune the details before you deliver the gallery. This keeps you out of Photoshop for basic retouching and lets you focus on high-level creative work. You run a more profitable studio because you aren't spending your time clicking through endless layers.

Will this work with the RAW files from my studio camera?

The software works smoothly with all standard RAW file formats supported by Adobe Lightroom Classic. Whether you shoot with a high-resolution medium format camera for product photography or a fast mirrorless system for active family portraits, your files process perfectly. You simply import your RAW files into your catalog and send the smart previews to Imagen. Our system analyzes the data to apply precise adjustments to your subject and your background. Working with RAW files gives the AI the maximum amount of data to recover highlights and lift shadows exactly how you prefer. You don't want your family editing software to slow down your computer. Because we process the smart previews in the cloud, your local machine stays fast and responsive. You can continue working in your studio or editing another session while the AI does the heavy lifting. You'll get beautiful edits back quickly, regardless of your camera brand or file size.

How does automated editing affect my turnaround time for family and product clients?

Automated editing slashes your turnaround time by up to 96% and lets you deliver final galleries in record time. When you run a busy studio, fast delivery is a massive competitive advantage. Clients love seeing their family portraits or product shots quickly. Instead of telling clients they need to wait 3 weeks for their gallery, you can deliver perfect images in 3 days. You upload your catalog to our family editing software right after the session ends. The system processes 1,000 images in under 10 minutes. It perfectly balances the exposure on your subject and corrects the color on your background. You'll get the edited catalog back before you even finish cleaning up your studio equipment. You simply do a quick final review to ensure everything meets your standards. Faster turnarounds mean happier clients, better reviews, and more referrals for your photography business. You get your life back and your clients get their photos faster.

Can I keep my specific color grading style for my studio work?

You absolutely keep your exact color grading style for all your photography work. We know that your specific editing style is your signature. It's why clients book your studio for their family portraits and product campaigns. Our family editing software learns your unique style by analyzing your previously edited Lightroom catalogs. You build a Personal AI Profile that understands exactly how you prefer to light a subject and tone a background. The AI learns your preferences for contrast, warmth, and saturation. It applies these exact preferences to your new unedited photos. If your style evolves over time, your profile learns and adapts with you. You won't ever have to settle for a generic preset look. The AI acts as an extension of your own creative brain. You get the speed of automation with the precision of your personal artistic vision. You review the final images and maintain total control over your distinct brand identity.

Does the software understand the difference between a product subject and a human subject?

The AI accurately identifies different types of subjects to apply the correct local adjustments. When you shoot a mix of commercial products and family portraits in your studio, the editing requirements change drastically. A product subject needs sharp contrast and perfect color accuracy. A human subject needs flattering skin tones and soft transitions. Our family editing software analyzes the content of every single image before moving any sliders. It recognizes faces, bodies, and inanimate objects. It also separates the main focal point from the background to apply your specific masking preferences. You'll get perfect skin tones on your portrait clients and crisp details on your commercial items. This intelligent analysis means you'll spend less time correcting automated mistakes and more time finalizing the gallery. You trust the tool to handle the basic corrections while you focus on the creative finishing touches. You get consistent and accurate results across every type of session you book.

How do you maintain consistency across different background setups?

You maintain perfect consistency across different setups because the AI evaluates the specific lighting in every single frame. In a busy studio, you might switch from a bright white smooth paper to a dark textured canvas in the same family session. Our family editing software recognizes these shifts in lighting and environment. It adjusts the exposure and white balance to ensure your subject looks consistent, regardless of the background color. The AI profile learns how you handle these specific transitions based on your past edits. It knows exactly how much to lift the shadows on a dark set or pull down the highlights on a bright set. You'll get a cohesive final gallery that looks like it was edited by one person in a single sitting. You won't deal with the headache of manually syncing settings across completely different lighting scenarios. You deliver a beautifully consistent product to your clients every single time.

Is my client data safe when I process family photos through the cloud?

Your client data remains completely secure and private throughout the entire editing process. We know that privacy is a massive concern when you photograph children and families in your studio. Our family editing software uses advanced encryption to protect your files during transfer and processing. We only upload compressed smart previews to our servers, not your original high-resolution RAW files. The AI analyzes the subject and background to apply the edits, and then we send the metadata back to your local computer. We don't use your clients' photos for marketing or share them with third parties. You maintain full ownership of your images at all times. You can confidently tell your clients that their private family moments are safe with your studio. You'll get the speed of cloud computing without sacrificing the security of your local hard drive. You protect your business reputation while sending back faster results.

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