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Wedding Retouching in Your Style

As a wedding photographer, you'll deliver galleries faster. We learn your style to keep 1,000 frames consistent from ceremony to reception.

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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.

Overnight turnaround

Edit a full wedding overnight

Shoot 4,000 photos across the ceremony, reception, and portraits. We handle your wedding retouching in minutes so you don't spend days at your desk. You wake up to a finished catalog.

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Brand consistency

Keep your style consistent

Your second shooters capture the ceremony from different cameras. Your Personal AI Profile applies your exact style across 5,000 frames. You'll get one cohesive gallery without manual tweaks.

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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

    Start for free
    • 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 wedding photographers editing when dealing with thousands of photos?

The best approach to wedding photographers editing involves combining your creative eye with smart automation. You deliver a gallery of 1,000 photos much faster when you let AI handle the repetitive adjustments. A typical wedding day includes drastic lighting changes. You move from a bright outdoor ceremony to a dark indoor reception in a matter of hours. Adjusting white balance and exposure for every single shot takes days of manual work. You don't have to waste your week moving sliders anymore. Imagen learns your specific editing style by analyzing your previous Lightroom Classic catalogs. We apply your exact look to every new photo at a speed of 1/2 second per image. You get your time back while keeping complete control over the final gallery. You review the edits, make any final tweaks to a portrait of the bride, and export the gallery. You cut your post-production time by 96% and get back to shooting or spending time with your family. Fast wedding retouching means happier couples and faster turnaround times.

How do you maintain consistent color across different lighting situations during a wedding day?

You achieve consistent color by using a Personal AI Profile that understands how you edit different lighting scenarios. A wedding day forces you to shoot in unpredictable environments. You might photograph the bride getting ready in a hotel room with mixed lighting, shoot the ceremony under harsh midday sun, and capture the reception in a dark hall with flash. Doing manual wedding retouching across all these lighting setups takes hours of tedious slider adjustments. We analyze your past edits to understand exactly how you correct exposure, white balance, and contrast for every specific lighting condition. The AI Profile adapts to the unique lighting of each scene rather than applying a flat preset to everything. You upload your RAW files, and we return a fully edited Lightroom Classic catalog in 10 minutes. You won't have to guess your white balance settings anymore. You review the gallery and see consistent skin tones from the morning prep all the way to the final dance. You maintain your creative vision while sending back a cohesive gallery to the couple.

How is using an AI profile different from applying my usual Lightroom presets to a wedding gallery?

An AI Profile makes intelligent adjustments based on the specific content and lighting of each photo, while a preset applies the exact same settings to every image. When you apply a standard preset to a full wedding gallery, you still spend hours tweaking exposure and white balance for individual shots. A preset that looks great on a bright outdoor ceremony photo will completely ruin a dark reception photo. Imagen acts like your personal editing assistant. We calculate the precise adjustments needed for every single frame before applying your signature color grade. If you photograph the bride walking down the aisle in dappled sunlight, the AI corrects the exposure for her face automatically. You get a gallery where 90% of the photos need zero additional wedding retouching. You aren't spending your time fixing basic lighting problems anymore. You spend your time making final artistic choices instead. You deliver galleries weeks faster and take on more bookings without burning out.

Does the software work directly with my camera RAW files from the wedding day?

Yes, our software works directly with your camera RAW files to give you the highest quality edits. You shoot in RAW because it captures the maximum amount of detail from the wedding day. We process those RAW files without converting them or degrading the image quality. You simply build your smart previews in Lightroom Classic and send them to Imagen. We analyze the data and send back a Lightroom Classic catalog with all the metadata adjustments applied directly to your original files. This process is essential for high-end wedding retouching. When you need to recover blown highlights on the dress of the bride or lift shadows in a dark reception venue, you need the full dynamic range of the RAW file. You keep your entire workflow inside Lightroom Classic, which means you retain complete control over every slider. You don't lose any data from the ceremony, and you deliver crisp and perfectly color-graded photos to your clients.

How does automating my post-production affect my turnaround time for couples?

Automating your post-production cuts your turnaround time from several weeks to just a few days. You spend an average of 12 to 15 hours editing a single wedding gallery manually. When you offload the heavy lifting of your wedding retouching to us, you get that time back. You upload 4,000 photos from a weekend event, and we return the edited catalog in under 20 minutes. You spend maybe 1 or 2 hours reviewing the gallery, doing final touch-ups on the bride, and exporting the final jpegs. You deliver the full gallery while the couple is still on their honeymoon. Fast delivery leads to happier clients, better reviews, and more referrals for your business. You aren't dreading the backlog of photos from the ceremony and the reception anymore. You reclaim your weekends and create a sustainable photography business that scales without requiring you to work 80 hours a week.

Can I handle both culling and editing my wedding photos in 1 workflow?

You handle your entire culling and editing workflow in 1 smooth process. Sorting through 5,000 images from a full wedding day takes almost as much time as the actual editing. You waste hours grouping duplicate shots from the ceremony and trying to find the 1 photo where nobody is blinking. We group similar photos together and pick the best image based on focus, composition, and facial expressions. You quickly review the selections, make any changes you want, and immediately send the chosen photos for editing. You don't have to switch between different software programs or export XML files anymore. You go from a memory card full of RAW files to a beautifully edited gallery of the bride and groom in record time. You save hours of tedious screen time after every single event. You finish your wedding retouching fast and deliver the reception photos while the excitement of the big day is still fresh.

Will the software automatically crop and straighten my photos from the event?

We automatically crop and straighten your photos based on your personal composition style. A wedding day moves incredibly fast. When you run backward down the aisle during the ceremony, you rarely have time to frame the perfect shot. You end up with tilted horizons and unwanted negative space. Fixing the crop and alignment for 800 photos takes hours of boring manual work. Imagen learns how you prefer to frame your subjects by analyzing your past catalogs. We straighten the tilted horizons in your reception photos and crop in on the bride to match your signature look. You review the final crops in Lightroom Classic and adjust any of them with a quick drag of your mouse. You eliminate the most tedious part of wedding retouching and deliver perfectly composed images. You aren't wasting hours fixing geometry anymore. You save an extra 2 hours per gallery just by letting us handle the geometry adjustments.

What happens if I want to change the edits after the AI processes my gallery?

You have complete freedom to change any edit because we apply the adjustments directly to your Lightroom Classic sliders. We believe AI is a tool to help you work faster, not a replacement for your creative eye. When we finish processing your wedding photos, you receive a standard catalog. You click on any photo from the ceremony or the reception and see exactly how the sliders moved. If you want the skin tones of the bride to be slightly warmer, you just move the temperature slider. Every final decision stays in your hands. You're doing your final wedding retouching exactly as you always have, just with a massive head start. plus, your Personal AI Profile learns from any tweaks you make. You send those final adjustments back to us, and the profile gets smarter for your next event. You stay in total control of your art while saving countless hours behind the computer.

How many past photos do I need to create my own custom editing profile?

You need 3,000 previously edited photos to build a highly accurate Personal AI Profile. This number ensures the software has enough data to understand how you handle different lighting situations throughout a wedding day. We need to see how you edit a bright outdoor ceremony, a moody portrait session with the bride, and a dark indoor reception. If you don't have 3,000 photos ready, you can start immediately by using 1 of our pre-trained AI Profiles created by top industry photographers. You use the pre-trained profile to edit your current galleries and tweak the results to match your taste. Once you accumulate enough edited photos, you build your own custom profile. You speed up your wedding retouching from day 1 while working toward a perfectly personalized editing assistant. You spend less time moving sliders and more time focusing on growing your photography business and booking more clients.

Is it cost-effective to pay for automated editing when I can do it myself for free?

Paying for automated editing is incredibly cost-effective when you calculate the actual value of your time. You spend about 15 hours editing a standard wedding gallery yourself. If you value your time at 50 dollars an hour, that manual editing costs your business 750 dollars in lost time. We charge a fraction of a cent per photo for processing. You spend around 40 dollars to edit a massive gallery of the ceremony and the reception. You get 14 hours of your life back for less than the cost of a nice dinner. You use that saved time to book another couple, photograph an engagement session, or simply rest. You deliver a stunning gallery of the bride with beautiful wedding retouching in days instead of weeks. You aren't trading your valuable hours for tedious slider adjustments anymore. You invest a tiny amount of money to buy back your freedom and scale your business faster.

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