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Golden Hour Photo Editing Automation

Batch process thousands of frames in Lightroom Classic with your Personal AI Profile. Scale your team and deliver consistent galleries by 9 AM.

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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.

Fast batch processing

Deliver galleries by 9 AM

With our golden hour photography editing automation tool, we edit, crop, and straighten 1,000 frames in minutes. You'll deliver galleries by 9 AM and keep full control in Lightroom Classic.

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Brand consistency

Scale without losing your style

Your Personal AI Profile learns your tones, colors, and exact style. When you grow your team, we edit 1,000 photos at once. You don't sacrifice brand consistency on a single shoot.

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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

* 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.

Expert Support for Photographers 24/7

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Faster editing time
96%
Saving on editing costs
90%
Typical turnaround
24h

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is an AI photo editing workflow and how does it help me?

An AI photo editing workflow is a complete production system that handles the heavy lifting of your post-production tasks. You start by uploading your raw files into our secure cloud. From there, the automation processes thousands of frames with exact consistency. You don't adjust sliders manually on every single image. You rely on a Personal AI Profile that learns your exact style. This means you spend your time reviewing final images rather than clicking through repetitive corrections. As a Golden Hour Photography Editing Automation Tool, Imagen masters tricky lighting situations and applies your unique look across the entire batch. You stay in total control of the final process. You review the results in Lightroom Classic, make any minor tweaks you want, and export the final gallery. By removing the tedious parts of the job, you cut your desk time by up to 96% and get your life back.

How does this handle batch processing for thousands of frames?

You get consistent results across massive galleries because the automation treats 5,000 photos just like 50. When you send your Lightroom Classic catalog to our servers, the system analyzes the lighting and exposure of every single raw file. The Personal AI Profile applies your specific color grading and corrections to match your exact aesthetic. It calculates the necessary adjustments for each photo individually while keeping the entire editing process cohesive. You download the updated catalog and see all the adjustments applied directly to your files. This pipeline means you don't have to copy and paste settings across different lighting scenarios. Whether you shoot indoors or deal with harsh midday sun, the consistency remains perfect. You review the final gallery in a fraction of the time it takes to do it manually. You regain hours of your week and deliver final images to your clients faster than ever before.

How is this different from doing it manually in Lightroom Classic?

You don't have to guess and drag sliders for every single photo. Manual adjustments require you to fix white balance, exposure, and contrast on an image-by-image basis. Even with presets, you still have to tweak each photo to get it right. Our Golden Hour Photography Editing Automation Tool learns your exact style by analyzing your previous work. We build a Personal AI Profile that understands exactly how you handle different lighting conditions. When you upload a new catalog, the automation applies those specific decisions to every new photo instantly. You get a completed catalog back from the cloud in minutes instead of days. You simply review the results and make final touches. This turns your post-production workflow into a fast review session rather than a grueling marathon. You stay in the driver seat the entire time while the software does the repetitive heavy lifting. You save up to 40 hours a month and keep your creative energy for shooting.

Does the system work directly with my camera raw files?

The system reads your raw files directly through your Lightroom Classic catalog without moving the heavy files off your local drive. You keep your original raw files exactly where they are on your hard drives. The software extracts Smart Previews and sends those lightweight files to the cloud for processing. This keeps your upload times incredibly fast, even if you have a slow internet connection. The Personal AI Profile analyzes the data in those previews and calculates the precise adjustments needed for your style. We send a text-based metadata file back to your computer. Lightroom Classic reads that file and applies the editing decisions directly to your high-resolution raw files. This pipeline keeps maximum image quality because the final export happens locally on your machine. You get the speed of remote processing without sacrificing the control or quality of your original files. You maintain complete ownership of your data at all times.

How does this affect my client turnaround time?

You deliver finished galleries to your clients in days rather than weeks. When you eliminate the bottleneck of manual processing, your entire business moves faster. A catalog of 1,000 images processes in less than 20 minutes. You can start a batch before you go to lunch and come back to a fully adjusted catalog. This speed completely changes how you handle high-volume seasons. You won't fall behind and answer emails from anxious clients. You surprise them with early deliveries instead. The automation handles the bulk of the color correction and exposure adjustments. You spend your time doing a final review and exporting the files. This fast workflow allows you to take on more clients without working late into the night. By connecting your culling and processing steps, you build a reputation for incredible speed and consistent quality. Happy clients leave better reviews and refer more business to you. You grow your revenue while actually working fewer hours at your desk.

Will my photos look consistent if the lighting changes constantly?

Your photos will look incredibly cohesive because the system analyzes each image individually before applying adjustments. Constant lighting changes are the biggest headache in any editing process. You might shoot in a dark room and walk outside into bright sunlight 5 minutes later. A standard preset applies the exact same settings to both photos, which ruins one of them. Our Golden Hour Photography Editing Automation Tool reads the unique exposure, white balance, and contrast of every single frame. The Personal AI Profile calculates how you personally fix those specific lighting conditions based on your past work. It adjusts the sliders dynamically to ensure the final look remains exactly the same across the entire gallery. This intelligent pipeline means you don't have to manually fix preset mistakes. You get a beautifully consistent workflow without the frustration of matching indoor and outdoor shots by hand. You trust the software to handle the technical math while you focus on the creative review.

Can I integrate my photo selection process into this system?

You can easily handle your photo selection right inside the same application before you process the final images. Moving between different software programs slows down your day and creates messy file management. We built a dedicated culling feature that groups duplicate shots and helps you pick the absolute best expressions and compositions. The system highlights the sharpest images and flags photos where subjects have their eyes closed. You make your final selections quickly and seamlessly move those chosen files into the next phase. This creates a unified pipeline from the moment you ingest your memory cards to the final export. You don't have to export XML files or sync folders between 3 different applications. The automation moves your selected raw files directly into the processing phase. You save hours of tedious sorting and get to the creative part of your job much faster. You keep your entire process under 1 roof.

What is a Personal AI Profile and how does it learn my style?

A Personal AI Profile is a custom algorithm built specifically on your past editing decisions. You teach the system by uploading at least 3,000 of your previously edited raw files. The software analyzes exactly how you adjust exposure, color, contrast, and tone curves in different lighting scenarios. It learns your unique visual signature rather than applying a generic filter. Once the profile is built, it lives in the cloud and waits for your new catalogs. When you upload a new project, the profile applies your exact style to the new raw files. The best part is that the profile continues to learn over time. If you make final tweaks in Lightroom Classic and send those updates back to us, the profile adapts and gets even more accurate. This creates a living workflow that grows with your skills and aesthetic preferences. You get a customized assistant that knows exactly how you like your photos to look.

Do I need a blazing fast internet connection to use this service?

You can use our service easily on standard internet connections because we don't upload your massive raw files. Uploading thousands of high-resolution raw files would take days on a normal home network. Instead, our software extracts tiny Smart Previews from your Lightroom Classic catalog. These files are a fraction of the size of your original images. We send only these lightweight previews to the cloud for processing. A catalog of 1,000 images usually uploads in just a few minutes, even on average Wi-Fi. The automation processes those previews on our servers and sends back a tiny text file containing the slider adjustments. Your computer reads that text file and applies the changes to your local raw files instantly. This efficient pipeline means you can process massive galleries from coffee shops, hotel rooms, or your home office without worrying about bandwidth limits. You stay productive no matter where you choose to work.

Is it really worth paying for software when I can edit for free?

Your time is the most expensive asset in your business, and doing things manually costs you thousands of dollars in lost opportunities. When you spend 20 hours a week dragging sliders, you can't book more clients, market your business, or spend time with your family. Our Golden Hour Photography Editing Automation Tool costs a few cents per photo, but it buys back days of your life. If a gallery takes you 8 hours to process manually, our system cuts that desk time down to about 20 minutes of review. You trade a tiny expense for a massive return in free time. This fast workflow allows you to scale your business and take on more volume without burning out. By removing the tedious culling and editing steps, you protect your physical health and your creative passion. You stop acting as a minimum-wage retoucher and step back into your role as a business owner and artist.

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