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Fashion Retouching for Studios

Give your school and sports headshots a high-end finish. You get consistent crops and color across 1,000s of subjects in minutes.

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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 overnight

You shoot 2,000 individual portraits on Friday and deliver the final gallery on Saturday. Imagen edits your volume shoots at 1,500 photos per hour, so you don't spend your weekend working.

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Brand consistency

Match styles across shooters

Get perfectly consistent color, lighting, and crops across 5,000 headshots. Imagen matches your AI Profile on every image, so you'll have time for fashion retouching on star athletes.

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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 exactly is sports and school photographers editing when using AI?

Sports and school photographers editing with AI means automating the repetitive color correction and cropping tasks that eat up your nights. You're editing a massive volume of photos from a single event. When you shoot an action sequence of an athlete on the field or a stationary portrait of a student, you face thousands of images that need consistent adjustments. We'll learn your exact style and apply it across your entire catalog. You'll maintain total control of the final output. You review the images and tweak them before delivering them to the team or school. This process cuts your editing time by 75% or more. You get your life back while sending back consistent galleries faster than ever. Sometimes parents expect high-end finishes that rival fashion retouching for senior photos or banner shots. You handle the complex local adjustments while Imagen handles the global edits across 1,000 files in minutes. You simply upload your Lightroom catalog, choose your Personal AI Profile, and get edited photos back while you sleep. The AI acts as your dedicated assistant. You focus on shooting more games and booking more volume clients.

How does batch editing handle the mix of rapid action shots and formal poses?

Our AI analyzes every single photo individually to apply the correct adjustments based on the lighting and subject. You often shoot dynamic action shots under terrible stadium lights and then move to a controlled setup for a formal portrait. Imagen understands the difference. The software reads the exposure, white balance, and contrast needs for the fast-paced athlete on the move just as accurately as the stationary shots. You don't have to separate your catalogs by lighting condition. You upload the entire gallery from a Friday night football game or a massive volume picture day. We process the files and deliver a consistent look across the entire team gallery. This saves you from manually tweaking sliders for 2,000 individual photos. You get back hours of your day. If you offer premium products that require intense fashion retouching for senior banners, you start with a perfectly color-corrected base image. You spend your energy on the creative edits that make you money. You stay in the driver's seat the whole time. You review the final gallery in Lightroom and make any final tweaks before exporting.

Does the software work directly with my camera RAW files?

You'll keep your exact Lightroom workflow because we edit directly from your RAW files via Lightroom Classic catalogs. You shoot thousands of frames to capture the perfect action moment or the best smile in a portrait. You simply import those RAW files into Lightroom just like you always do. You build Smart Previews and send the catalog to Imagen. We never compress your original files or alter your RAW data. You get a Lightroom catalog back with all the metadata adjustments applied to your sliders. You review the edits, apply any local masks for specific athlete details, and export the final high-resolution JPEGs. This process gives you incredible flexibility. You'll easily deliver standard team photos or isolate specific images for intense fashion retouching when a parent orders a premium print. You maintain the massive dynamic range of your RAW files while cutting your screen time by 80%. You trust the AI to handle the tedious global adjustments. You keep complete creative control over the final gallery delivery.

How do I maintain consistent skin tones across an entire team gallery?

You'll get perfectly consistent skin tones because the AI learns exactly how you edit faces in different lighting conditions. School picture days and sports events feature diverse groups of kids under constantly changing light. You might shoot a portrait in bright midday sun and an action sequence under harsh gymnasium fluorescents. We analyze your past edits to build a Personal AI Profile that understands your specific color grading style. The software automatically adjusts the white balance and tint for every single athlete to match your standard. You'll avoid the nightmare of manually syncing settings across 500 photos and fixing the weird color shifts. You deliver a cohesive gallery to the team without spending 10 hours at your desk. You easily spot-check the gallery in Lightroom. If a specific senior portrait needs extra attention for fashion retouching, you start with a flawless base color. You save massive amounts of time on the global corrections. You focus on building relationships with the schools and booking more volume contracts.

Will this speed up my turnaround time for large volume events?

You'll cut your turnaround time from weeks to days when you use AI for your volume editing. Parents and coaches expect fast delivery after a big tournament or picture day. You shoot 3,000 photos of fast action and static portrait setups over a single weekend. Manually editing that volume takes countless hours away from your family or your marketing efforts. We process those thousands of images at a rate of 1,500 photos in under 10 minutes. You send the catalog off, grab a cup of coffee, and get the edited files back almost instantly. You quickly review the gallery, crop for the perfect athlete composition, and upload the proofs. You deliver the final team images while the excitement of the event is still fresh. This rapid turnaround leads to higher print sales and happier clients. You even have time left over to offer premium fashion retouching on individual banner photos because the bulk work is done. You run a highly profitable business instead of feeling chained to your computer desk.

Can I use this if I have multiple photographers shooting the same event?

You'll easily unify the look of multiple shooters by applying your single AI Profile across all the catalogs. Large tournaments often require a full team of photographers covering different fields and lighting conditions. One person captures action shots in the sun while another shoots a formal portrait indoors. You merge all those different camera bodies and lenses into one master Lightroom catalog. We apply your custom editing style to every single file. The AI reads the metadata and adjusts the exposure and color balance to create one cohesive gallery. You deliver a final product that looks like a single photographer shot the entire event. You spend zero time trying to match a Nikon file to a Canon file manually. You review the combined gallery and make quick adjustments to any specific athlete. If you sell premium products that need fashion retouching, you isolate those files easily. You scale your business by hiring more second shooters. You trust that the final edits will always match your brand standard perfectly.

How is this different from applying a standard preset in Lightroom?

A standard preset applies the exact same mathematical adjustment to every photo regardless of the lighting. You know that pasting a preset across an entire action sequence in changing light creates massive exposure problems. We use AI to analyze each individual photo and make dynamic adjustments. The software acts like a human editor. It increases the exposure on a dark portrait and pulls down the highlights on a bright stadium shot. You'll get a custom edit for every single athlete based on the specific conditions of that fraction of a second. You avoid the tedious work of tweaking the exposure slider for 1,000 individual team photos after applying a preset. You get a gallery that is 90% finished right out of the gate. You use your energy for complex tasks like fashion retouching on senior banners or creating custom composite posters. You let Imagen handle the repetitive global adjustments. You deliver higher quality galleries faster than ever before.

What if my editing style changes over the course of the season?

Your AI Profile evolves right alongside your creative vision throughout the year. You often refine your look as you move from bright outdoor action games in the fall to moody indoor portrait sessions in the winter. We continuously update your Personal AI Profile based on your latest final edits. You simply upload your finalized Lightroom catalogs back to Imagen. The software learns from every tweak you make to an athlete or a team photo. You'll never feel locked into a single look. Your profile gets smarter and more accurate with every gallery you process. You spend less time correcting the AI and more time shooting. You adapt to new trends easily. If clients start requesting a polished look similar to fashion retouching for their media day photos, you simply edit a batch in that style. The system learns the new parameters. You stay in total control of your artistic direction while cutting your manual editing time by massive margins.

Do I lose control over the final crop and straightening of my images?

You maintain absolute control over every crop and rotation decision in your gallery. We offer an optional AI cropping tool that learns your compositional preferences, but you always have the final say. You shoot fast action where keeping the horizon straight is nearly impossible. You also shoot a volume portrait where the subject needs perfect centering. The software applies intelligent cropping and straightening to every photo in the catalog. You review these decisions in Lightroom. You adjust the crop on a specific athlete to highlight a dramatic play or center a team photo perfectly. The sliders and crop boxes remain fully editable. You'll never receive flattened JPEGs that lock you out of adjustments. You save hours of tedious straightening work. You focus on the high-value edits that your clients love. You deliver perfectly composed galleries and have time to offer advanced fashion retouching for premium print orders. You use the AI as an assistant to handle the busywork.

Is it worth the cost for high volume school and sports jobs?

You'll actually increase your profit margins meaningfully when you use AI for high volume jobs. You shoot tens of thousands of photos during a busy season. Paying a human editor or doing it yourself costs you valuable time and money. We charge a fraction of a cent per photo. You process a 2,000 image action and portrait catalog for less than the cost of your lunch. You get that gallery back in minutes instead of days. You deliver the team photos faster and capture print sales while parent excitement peaks. You take on more volume contracts because you know the editing won't bury you. You free up hours to upsell premium products like custom posters that require detailed fashion retouching. Every hour you save on basic color correction is an hour you spend marketing to a new school or coaching an athlete. You treat editing as an affordable business expense. You scale your photography business without burning out.

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