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First Birthday Portrait Editing Software

Studio photographers, cut your edit time by 96%. You'll keep full control and get a uniform look across high-volume first birthday galleries.

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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 photo delivery

Deliver photos the next morning

Don't wait days to deliver. Our first birthday portrait editing software processes 1,000 images in minutes. You get your time back, and parents get their photos fast.

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Brand consistency

Uniform look across every job

Keep your studio style consistent across several photographers. Imagen learns your exact edits, so every cake smash, headshot, and portrait matches your brand perfectly. You're in control.

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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

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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 studio and product photographers editing?

Studio and product photographers editing involves refining lighting, correcting colors, and perfecting details for controlled indoor shoots. When you photograph a first birthday portrait or a commercial item, you need consistency across the entire gallery. We designed our first birthday portrait editing software to learn your exact style and apply it to every image. You'll save hours of manual work while keeping full creative control. A cake smash session often results in 500 or more photos with varying exposures as the toddler moves around the studio. Imagen analyzes the lighting on your subject and adjusts the background to match your preferred look. You get a cohesive gallery delivered to your clients in a fraction of the time. By automating the repetitive color correction and exposure adjustments, you can focus on the final creative touches. You cut your post-production time by 75% or more. The AI acts as your dedicated assistant. It understands exactly how you want your subject to look against the background. You simply review the edits, make any final tweaks, and export the finished gallery.

How does your first birthday portrait editing software handle messy cake smash sessions?

The software analyzes each image individually to balance the exposure and color correct the messy details. Cake smash sessions are notoriously fast, and your lighting often changes as the toddler destroys the set. You get perfectly exposed photos even if your subject crawls out of the ideal lighting zone. Imagen learns how you handle these exact situations by studying your previous edits. If you typically brighten the subject and warm up the background for a cheerful look, the AI applies those exact adjustments. You don't have to manually sync settings across 300 photos and tweak each one. The AI understands the context of the studio environment. It recognizes the difference between the frosting on the cake and the skin tones of the child. You slash your editing time by up to 90% while delivering vibrant, consistent galleries to parents. You always stay in control of the final result. You just apply the AI edits, review the gallery, and make tiny adjustments to the background or subject as needed before sending it to your clients.

Is AI editing different from doing it manually in Photoshop for product photography?

AI editing automates your global adjustments across thousands of images in minutes, whereas manual editing requires you to touch every single photo. When you edit a product shoot or a first birthday portrait manually, you spend hours tweaking sliders to get the colors exactly right. We built our software to act as your personal assistant to handle this heavy lifting. It learns your unique style and applies it to the entire catalog instantly. You get the exact same look you would create manually, but you get it 96% faster. The AI understands the relationship between your subject and the background. It makes intelligent decisions about exposure, white balance, and contrast based on the specific studio lighting in each shot. You still have complete control over the final image. Once the AI applies your Personal AI Profile, you can open the photos in your editing program to do detailed retouching. You save your manual effort for removing blemishes, smoothing backdrops, or adding special effects. You get your life back while delivering perfect galleries to your clients on time.

Does the software work with my camera RAW files from studio sessions?

Yes, the software works directly with your RAW files to give you the highest quality edits possible. You simply upload your Lightroom Classic catalog containing your RAW images, and the AI goes to work. Working with RAW files ensures you retain all the data captured by your camera sensor during a first birthday portrait or product shoot. This means the AI has the maximum amount of information to adjust the exposure on your subject and correct the colors in the background. You get incredibly accurate edits that match your specific style. Imagen reads the metadata in your RAW files to understand the exact camera and lens combination you used in the studio. It applies your Personal AI Profile to make precise adjustments to white balance, shadows, and highlights. You don't have to convert anything to JPEG before editing. Once the edits are complete, you download the updated catalog and see the changes applied directly to your 1,000 RAW files. You maintain the ability to tweak any slider and refine the final look before exporting for your clients.

How does automated editing affect my turnaround time for a first birthday gallery?

Automated editing cuts your turnaround time from weeks to just a few days or even hours. When you shoot a fast-paced first birthday portrait session, you often end up with 600 or more photos to cull and edit. Doing this manually takes a massive amount of time away from booking new clients or spending time with your family. Our first birthday portrait editing software edits those images in under 15 minutes. You simply send the catalog to the AI, grab a cup of coffee, and download the edited gallery. The AI consistently balances the lighting on your subject and adjusts the background to match your exact style. You don't have to spend hours syncing settings and fixing minor exposure differences caused by studio strobes misfiring. You get a nearly finished gallery ready for your final review. You just make a few quick tweaks, export the final images, and deliver them to thrilled parents in record time. You book more sessions and grow your business because you spend less time stuck behind a computer screen.

Can I maintain my specific editing style across different studio setups?

Yes, the AI builds a custom profile based on your past edits to replicate your exact style perfectly. You upload 3,000 of your previously edited photos to teach the system how you handle different lighting situations. Whether you use natural window light or a complex strobe setup in your studio, the AI learns your preferences. It understands how you want the skin tones of your subject to look and how vibrant you want the background to be. When you photograph a first birthday portrait with a dark, moody theme one day and a bright, airy product shoot the next, your Personal AI Profile adapts. It analyzes the specific characteristics of each new image and applies your unique color grading and exposure adjustments. You don't have to worry about inconsistent galleries. The software acts as an extension of your own creative brain. You get consistent, beautiful results across every single session, no matter how your lighting setup changes. You maintain your brand identity while saving countless hours of manual editing work.

Do I keep full control over the final look of my subject?

You retain 100% control over every single edit the software makes to your photos. The AI acts as your starting point, not the final word. When you use our first birthday portrait editing software, it applies your custom style to the entire gallery in minutes. It adjusts the exposure on your subject and fixes the white balance of the studio background automatically. Once the AI finishes its work, you download the updated catalog and open it in your editing software. You see all the slider adjustments the AI made, just as if you had moved them yourself. If you want to brighten the subject a bit more or desaturate the background, you simply adjust the sliders. You never get locked into a final image that you cannot change. You can tweak, refine, and perfect every photo to meet your high standards. You get the heavy lifting done for you, which leaves you with plenty of energy to focus on the detailed retouching that makes your work stand out to clients.

How does the software handle complex lighting situations in a studio environment?

The AI analyzes the unique lighting in every single photo and makes intelligent adjustments based on your specific editing style. In a fast-moving first birthday portrait session, your lighting is rarely perfect. A toddler might move away from your main light, which leaves your subject in shadow and the background overexposed. Imagen understands these complex dynamics. It reads the data in your RAW files to identify the brightest highlights and the darkest shadows. It then applies your Personal AI Profile to balance the exposure perfectly. You don't have to manually fix every poorly lit shot. The software recognizes when a studio strobe misfires or when natural light shifts behind a cloud. It adjusts the white balance, tint, and exposure to match the rest of the gallery. You get a consistent look across all 400 images, even if the lighting conditions changed drastically during the shoot. You spend less time stressing about lighting errors and more time capturing beautiful moments for your clients.

Can I batch edit hundreds of photos from a fast-paced first birthday shoot?

You can batch edit thousands of photos simultaneously without sacrificing the quality of your individual edits. When you shoot a first birthday portrait, you often capture rapid-fire sequences of a child smashing a cake or playing with props. Manually syncing settings across these sequences often leads to errors if the lighting changes slightly. Our software handles batch editing intelligently. Instead of pasting the exact same settings onto every photo, the AI evaluates each image independently. It recognizes subtle changes in how the light hits your subject or how the colors interact with the background. It then calculates the precise adjustments needed to make that specific photo match your overall studio style. You simply upload your catalog of 800 images, and the AI edits them all in minutes. You get a massive gallery edited with the care and precision of manual adjustments. You save hours of tedious work and deliver perfectly consistent photos to your clients faster than ever before.

What happens if the AI struggles with a specific background color in my product photos?

You can easily correct any errors, and the AI learns from your adjustments to improve future edits. Sometimes, a highly saturated background or a tricky lighting setup in your studio might confuse the software initially. If the AI makes the background too bright or alters the skin tones of your subject during a first birthday portrait, you simply fix it. You open the catalog, adjust the sliders to your liking, and save the changes. Our first birthday portrait editing software includes a feature that allows you to send those final tweaks back to the system. The AI studies your corrections and updates your Personal AI Profile. It learns exactly how you prefer to handle that specific color or lighting situation. The next time you shoot in that studio setup, the AI gets it right. You spend 30 seconds making corrections today to save yourself hours of work tomorrow. You constantly train your digital assistant to become more accurate with every single gallery you edit.

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