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AI Photo Editing in Influencer Style

You shoot volume sports and school photos. We'll deliver consistent color and crops across 1,000s of shots in minutes so you don't have to.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Background Mask

    Remove or replace backgrounds for marketing materials. Create polished composites for corporate clients.

  • Crop

    Uniform framing for multi-photographer operations. Visual consistency across all event types.

  • Culling Studio

    Sort through thousands of photos in minutes. Selects the best shots – cutting culling time by up to 75%.

  • Perspective correction

    Fix tilted walls and converging verticals automatically. Your interiors look architecturally accurate.

  • Sky Replacement

    Replace overcast skies with bright blue alternatives using AI sky replacement. Turn dull exteriors into listing photos that pop — every exterior shot, in any we

  • Smooth Skin

    Apply natural retouching to high-volume portraits. Flattering results for VIPs, executives, and attendees.

  • Straighten

    Level horizons and correct tilted angles instantly. Professional composition on stage shots and group photos.

  • Windows Pull

    Recover blown-out window details instantly, so your interior shots get ideal indoor and outdoor clarity

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

Edit 1,000 photos in minutes

Process high-volume sports shoots fast. You capture the action and we'll handle the edits. Slash your editing time by 96% and deliver massive galleries the very next morning.

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Consistent team photos

Keep every portrait consistent

Apply an influencer Style AI Photo Editing Profile to keep colors and crops identical across several photographers. You'll get perfectly matched headshots for all 5,000 students.

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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 exactly is sports and school photographers editing with AI?

Sports and school photographers editing with AI involves training a smart assistant to match your exact color and exposure adjustments. You shoot hundreds of images per game or picture day. Manually adjusting every single portrait and fast-paced action shot takes hours. We take your past edited catalogs and learn your unique look. From there, Imagen applies those exact adjustments to your new galleries in minutes. You'll get your life back while keeping total control over the final gallery. Whether you photograph a local baseball team or an entire high school district, the software processes your raw files at 0.5 seconds per photo. You open the edited catalog, review the results, make any final tweaks, and deliver the gallery to parents faster than ever. You can even use an influencer Style AI Photo Editing Profile to achieve a trendy, dramatic look for your subjects without spending hours moving sliders.

How does Imagen handle batch processing for massive tournament galleries?

You process up to 1,500 photos in less than 15 minutes while you step away from your computer. Shooting a weekend tournament means you come home with massive memory cards filled with continuous bursts. Editing that volume manually drains your energy. We analyze every individual photo in your batch and apply adjustments based on the specific lighting and subject matter. If an athlete runs from bright sunlight into a deep shadow, the software automatically corrects the exposure for that specific action shot. You don't just apply a blanket preset across the whole folder. The system evaluates every portrait and team group photo individually to ensure consistent white balance and exposure across the entire gallery. You retain full control to tweak the final files in Lightroom. This process slashes your post-production time by 96% and lets you deliver galleries to impatient parents by Monday morning.

How is this different from applying standard presets in Lightroom?

A preset applies the exact same settings to every photo regardless of the lighting conditions. Our software reads the unique characteristics of each individual image and adjusts the sliders dynamically. When you photograph a football team under stadium lights, the brightness and color temperature shift constantly. A static preset leaves some photos too dark and others completely blown out. We analyze the exposure, white balance, and contrast for each specific action shot and make custom adjustments just like you do by hand. If you want a specific aesthetic, you can apply an influencer Style AI Photo Editing Profile to give your gallery a gritty, high-contrast sports look. Every portrait gets the exact correction it needs. You don't spend your time fixing bad preset applications on 2,000 different files. You stay entirely in control of the final crop and adjustments before you export.

Does the software work directly with my camera raw files?

You send us your Lightroom Classic catalog with the smart previews, and we return the edits directly to your raw files. You don't ever have to upload massive raw files to the cloud. This keeps your upload and download speeds incredibly fast. When you finish photographing a massive track meet, you build smart previews in Lightroom and send those lightweight files to Imagen. We process the edits at lightning speed. You download the updated catalog, and Lightroom automatically syncs our adjustments to your high-resolution raw files on your hard drive. Every action shot and individual athlete portrait retains its maximum image quality and dynamic range. You'll get all the benefits of fast cloud processing without sacrificing the data in your original files. You can immediately export the finished team photos for print orders or digital delivery without missing a beat.

How does this affect my turnaround time for parents and schools?

You shrink your delivery time from weeks to a single day. Parents and schools expect fast results. When you photograph a Friday night football game, parents want to see the photos on social media by Saturday morning. Editing 3,000 photos manually makes that impossible. We process those images at 0.5 seconds per photo. You'll wake up, review the catalog, and deliver the gallery before lunch. Faster delivery means happier clients, higher print sales, and more referrals for your business. When you deliver an incredible action shot or a flawless athlete portrait quickly, parents buy while their excitement is highest. You can even offer a premium aesthetic using an influencer Style AI Photo Editing Profile to make the team look like professionals. You spend less time staring at a screen and more time booking new leagues and schools.

Will my photos look consistent if I use multiple second shooters?

You get a perfectly uniform look across your entire gallery regardless of who clicked the shutter. Managing multiple photographers on picture day often results in wildly different exposures and color temperatures. One person shoots a little dark, and another shoots too warm. We analyze the lighting in every single file and bring them all into alignment with your chosen Personal AI Profile. When you merge the catalogs from 5 different cameras, our software adjusts each file individually to match your specific style. Every team picture and individual portrait looks like it came from the exact same camera and the exact same photographer. You'll save hours of frustration trying to match colors manually. You can confidently hire more second shooters to capture every action moment on the field, knowing the final gallery will represent your brand perfectly.

Can I train the software to match my specific editing style?

You build a Personal AI Profile by uploading 3,000 of your previously edited photos. We analyze those past catalogs to learn exactly how you adjust exposure, white balance, contrast, and color grading. The system learns your unique preferences for a bright and airy portrait or a dark and gritty action shot. Once trained, the profile applies your distinct look to every new gallery you shoot. If your style evolves over time, you simply upload your latest edits to fine-tune the profile. The software continuously learns from your final tweaks to get more accurate with every use. If you don't have 3,000 past photos, you can start immediately with a pre-trained AI Profile or an influencer Style AI Photo Editing Profile created by industry leaders. You always maintain complete creative control over how every athlete and team looks in the final delivery.

Does the software automatically crop and straighten my photos?

You get automatic cropping and straightening based on the actual content of your photos. Capturing a fast-moving athlete often means your horizon lines get skewed. Fixing crooked horizons and loose framing on 2,000 photos takes hours of tedious clicking. We analyze the subjects in your images and automatically level the horizons for you. The software also detects the subjects and applies a smart crop to improve the composition. If you shoot a tight action shot on the basketball court, we keep the player centered and straighten the background lines. For a static portrait, we ensure the subject is perfectly framed. You review the final crops in Lightroom and can easily reset or adjust them if you want a different composition. You'll eliminate the most repetitive part of your workflow while keeping your team photos looking professional and polished.

How does the system handle rapidly changing outdoor lighting conditions?

You get perfect exposures even when the sun goes behind the clouds every 5 minutes. Outdoor sports photography means dealing with harsh midday sun, deep shadows, and fading evening light all in the same gallery. We evaluate the lighting and contrast of every single image independently. If you shoot an action sequence where a player runs from bright sunlight into the shade, we adjust the exposure dynamically for each frame. You don't have to manually group photos by lighting condition or tweak exposure sliders for hours. The software corrects the white balance and exposure to keep the entire gallery looking cohesive. Every athlete looks perfectly lit, and every team photo matches the rest of the collection. You'll spend your energy capturing great moments instead of worrying about the shifting clouds ruining your post-production schedule.

What happens if I want to change the edits after the software finishes?

You retain 100% control over every single slider in Lightroom. We don't flatten your files or lock you into our adjustments. When you download the edited catalog, you see all the changes applied directly to your standard Lightroom sliders. If you want to warm up a specific portrait or add more contrast to a dramatic action shot, you just move the slider. Think of us as your incredibly fast editing assistant who gets the gallery 90% of the way there. You step in at the very end to add your final artistic touch. Every time you make a correction and upload the final catalog, your Personal AI Profile learns from those changes. This means your edits for the next team or athlete you photograph will be even more accurate. You'll stay in complete control the entire time.

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