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Fine Art Portrait Portrait Editing Software

Slash edit time by 96%. We handle your fine art retouching, giving you a uniform look across high-volume studio and product shoots.

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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.

Fast studio turnaround

Deliver galleries by morning

Slash your retouching time by 96%. With our fine art portrait portrait editing software, you'll get finished photos back in minutes. Send proofs to your studio clients the very next morning.

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Brand consistency

One look across every shoot

Keep your look uniform across 1,000 headshots, products, and fine art portraits. Your Personal AI Profile learns your retouching steps so you don't worry about consistency across your team.

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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 when using AI?

Studio and product photographers editing with AI means automating your color correction and basic adjustments while keeping complete creative control over your final images. When you work in a controlled studio environment, you expect precise results. Our fine art portrait portrait editing software learns your exact editing style from your previous work. It analyzes how you handle the lighting on your subject and how you expose your background. Instead of spending 10 hours moving sliders for a single campaign, you'll get your baseline edits done in minutes. You remain the artist. The AI simply acts as your digital assistant. It applies your unique color grading and exposure adjustments across hundreds of photos at once. This gives you more time to focus on the detailed skin retouching or intricate compositing that truly requires your eye. You'll cut your post-production time by up to 90%, letting you take on more clients or simply leave your workspace earlier.

How does fine art portrait portrait editing software handle complex lighting setups?

The software reads the unique exposure data in every single raw file to adapt your editing style to your specific lighting ratios. If you shoot a moody fine art portrait with a single strobe, the AI understands the deep shadows and preserves the dramatic falloff on your subject. If you switch to a bright commercial setup with several lights, it adjusts accordingly to keep your background pure and your highlights protected. Imagen analyzes the parameters of your Personal AI Profile and applies those rules intelligently to the new lighting scenario. It doesn't just paste a static preset over your work. It calculates the exact adjustments needed for the specific contrast and color temperature of each frame. This means your high-key product shots and your low-key creative portraits both receive accurate custom edits. You'll spend less time fixing exposure inconsistencies and more time refining the artistic details that make your studio work stand out.

Can AI consistently separate my subject from a pure white or black background?

Yes, the AI accurately identifies the boundaries between your subject and your background to apply precise local adjustments. Working in a studio often involves seamless paper or painted canvas backdrops. Our fine art portrait portrait editing software uses advanced masking capabilities to recognize the people or products in your frame. It automatically creates masks for the subject and the background. This allows you to apply specific settings to the skin tones without affecting the color of the backdrop. If you need to drop the exposure on a black background to make it perfectly dark, the AI handles that isolation for you across the entire batch. You save countless hours because you don't need to manually brush masks onto 500 different photos from a single catalog. The software does the heavy lifting of subject detection, leaving you with perfectly isolated layers that you can easily tweak before final delivery.

How does automated editing compare to retouching fine art portraits manually in Photoshop?

Automated editing handles the repetitive global adjustments and masking so you can dedicate your Photoshop time to high-end finishing. Manual editing often requires you to adjust white balance, contrast, and basic exposure on every single image before you even begin the real retouching. Using fine art portrait portrait editing software eliminates this tedious first step. Imagen processes these baseline corrections at a speed of 1,500 photos in under 10 minutes. It prepares your raw files perfectly while matching your exact aesthetic preferences. Once the AI applies your Personal AI Profile, you'll export the images and open only the best selects in Photoshop for intricate frequency separation or background cleanup. You retain absolute control over the final polish of your subject. The AI simply clears the busywork from your plate. This workflow keeps your studio highly productive while keeping your fine art pieces receive the dedicated manual attention they require.

Does this workflow support raw files from high-resolution medium format cameras?

Yes, our platform fully supports raw files from all major camera systems including high-resolution medium format bodies. We know that fine art portrait and product photography demands the highest image quality possible. You need every pixel of data to capture the intricate textures of your subject and the smooth tonal transitions in your background. Our fine art portrait portrait editing software integrates directly with Adobe Lightroom Classic, which means it handles any raw format that Lightroom supports. You can process massive 100-megapixel files without slowing down your computer. The AI analyzes the data in the cloud and sends only the metadata adjustments back to your local catalog. This keeps your studio computer running fast, even when you have thousands of massive raw files loaded. You'll get the benefits of incredibly fast automated editing without ever compromising the rich color depth and dynamic range of your premium camera equipment.

How much time will I save on a typical commercial studio session?

You'll typically slash your initial editing time by up to 96% on every single project. A standard commercial shoot might yield 800 images that need basic color correction and exposure balancing. Doing this manually could easily take 4 to 6 hours of your day. When you use fine art portrait portrait editing software, the AI finishes that exact same workload in about 5 minutes. It analyzes the lighting on your subject and the exposure of your background, applying your custom look instantly. You'll then spend maybe 30 minutes reviewing the edits and making minor tweaks. This massive reduction in screen time completely changes how your studio operates. You can deliver proofs to your clients the very same day they step in front of your camera. You win back hours of your life on every job, which you can spend shooting more campaigns, refining your fine art portfolio, or simply resting.

Will the AI maintain my specific color grading style across different backdrop colors?

The AI learns your exact color grading preferences and applies them consistently regardless of the backdrop color you use. When you build your Personal AI Profile, the system studies thousands of your previously edited photos. It learns exactly how you prefer to render skin tones, shadows, and highlights. If your fine art style features desaturated greens and warm skin tones, the software replicates that exact look. It understands the difference between the color of your subject and the color of your background. If you switch from a hand-painted gray canvas to a vibrant seamless paper, the AI adapts the exposure and white balance to match your cohesive style. It doesn't get confused by the sudden change in dominant colors. Your studio portfolio will look incredibly consistent, even when you shoot wildly different concepts in the same week. You get a reliable starting point that always looks like your own work.

Can I train the software to understand my specific approach to skin tones and textures?

You train the AI by feeding it your own previously edited Lightroom catalogs so it learns your exact approach to skin tones. Fine art portraiture relies heavily on perfect, intentional skin rendering. Our fine art portrait portrait editing software requires at least 3,000 of your edited images to build a Personal AI Profile. By analyzing these files, it learns exactly how much contrast you add to a face and how you balance the warmth of the skin against the coolness of the background. It recognizes your specific local adjustments and masking habits. If you always brighten the face of your subject while slightly darkening the edges of the frame, the AI learns this pattern. The more you use Imagen and tweak the final results, the smarter your profile gets. It continuously adapts to your evolving artistic vision. This keeps that every person who walks into your studio receives the exact same high-quality color treatment you're known for.

How do batch edits work when mixing different product and fine art portrait sessions?

You can easily apply different AI profiles to different shoots within the same batch upload to keep your editing organized. Many photographers run a diverse business, shooting commercial items in the morning and moody portraits in the afternoon. When you send your catalog to be edited, you simply select which photos get which treatment. You might apply a bright, high-contrast AI Profile to the product shots to ensure the background is pure white. Then, you can apply a softer, film-inspired profile to the portrait session to flatter your subject. Our fine art portrait portrait editing software takes care of both requests simultaneously in the cloud. You don't have to separate your shoots into several catalogs or wait for one batch to finish before starting the next. This flexibility keeps your studio workflow incredibly organized and fast. You'll get all your baseline edits back in minutes, perfectly sorted and ready for your final artistic review.

Do I lose control over the final look of my subject and background?

You never lose control because the AI adjustments are fully non-destructive and completely editable within your Lightroom catalog. We built this tool to assist you, not replace you. When our fine art portrait portrait editing software finishes processing a batch, it sends the edits back to you as standard Lightroom slider adjustments. Nothing is baked into the raw file. If you want to add a bit more contrast to your subject or change the color temperature of your background, you simply move the slider just like you always do. The AI provides a customized, highly accurate starting point that gets you 90% of the way to the finish line. You remain the final decision maker for every single image that leaves your studio. By automating the most tedious parts of color correction, you'll actually gain more creative energy to focus on the final artistic touches that define your unique photographic voice.

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