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Golden Hour Photography Editing Software

Slash edit time by 96% on your studio and product shoots. You'll get a uniform golden hour look across 1,000 subjects.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • AI Assistant

    Need a custom edit? Simply type your request or select a quick action. Instantly apply virtual staging, removal of unwanted objects, twilight conversion, and mo

  • Background Mask

    Background Mask

  • Color Enhancement

    Ensure every listing looks inviting and true to life, with consistent color across every photographer on your team.

  • 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%.

  • HDR merge

    Create balanced interiors from multiple exposures. Our HDR blending merges

  • HDR Merge

    Blend multiple exposures into one perfectly balanced listing photo, with bright windows and detailed interiors every time.

  • Object Removal

    Erase clutter, cords, and camera reflections from any shot. Select a quick action or type a

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

Deliver galleries overnight

Turn around massive studio sessions overnight. This golden hour photography editing software processes 1,000 images in minutes so you don't wait around. You stay in total creative control.

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Brand consistency

Uniform look on every subject

Lock in perfect golden hour warmth across every product catalog. Imagen uses your Personal AI Profile so you'll get a consistent style across all your photographers and studio sets.

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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 makes studio and product photographers editing different when working with golden hour lighting?

Studio and product photographers editing requires precise control over color temperature and contrast to mimic or perfect natural sunlight. When you recreate golden hour indoors, you need your subject to glow with warm light while keeping the background balanced. Our golden hour photography editing software learns exactly how you color grade these specific setups. You get consistent warmth across all your images without manually adjusting sliders for every single frame. We know balancing a brightly lit product against a darker, moody setting takes a lot of time by hand. Imagen analyzes your previous edits to understand your specific style. This means the AI applies the exact same golden hour tones to your new catalogs. You save hours of manual tweaking while keeping complete creative control over the final look. The software processes 1,000 images in under 10 minutes, giving you a massive speed boost. You just review the results and make any final tweaks before sending back the gallery to your client.

How does this golden hour photography editing software handle batch processing for studio sessions?

The software processes your entire catalog at once while treating each image individually based on its specific lighting. When you shoot a product campaign with golden hour styling, the light shifts as you move the item or change the angle. Manual batch editing often fails here because copying and pasting settings ruins the exposure on different shots. Imagen evaluates the unique exposure and white balance of every single photo. It applies your Personal AI Profile to maintain that warm, directional light across the entire shoot. You get perfectly matched tones whether the subject is positioned against a bright backdrop or a shadowed background. This cuts your editing time by 96% compared to doing it all by hand. You simply upload your RAW files, choose your profile, and let the AI do the heavy lifting for your studio sessions. You get a fully edited catalog back in minutes. You always retain the ability to adjust any slider afterward, keeping you firmly in the driver seat for the final delivery.

How is using AI different from manually editing golden hour product photos?

Using AI automates the repetitive steps of color grading so you focus only on the final creative polish. Manually editing a golden hour session means you adjust curves and color balance for every single file. This gets exhausting when you have 500 product shots that all need to match perfectly. Our golden hour photography editing software learns your exact editing style from your past work. It automatically applies your specific warm tones and contrast adjustments to the subject and the background in a fraction of the time. You skip the tedious initial color correction and jump straight into the final retouching phase. The AI takes care of the global adjustments across your entire studio catalog in minutes. You still do your detailed pixel pushing and dust removal later, but the foundational color work is already done. This gives you back hours of your day while ensuring every item looks like it was bathed in natural sunset light.

Does the AI work correctly with RAW files from my studio camera?

The AI reads and edits your RAW files directly to give you the highest quality starting point. When you capture an item indoors, your RAW files hold massive amounts of data in the highlights and shadows. This is especially important for golden hour lighting where you need smooth transitions between bright warm light and deep shadows on your background. Imagen integrates smoothly with your raw processing software without degrading the image quality. The golden hour photography editing software uses all that raw data to apply your specific color grade accurately. You don't have to convert your files to JPEG or TIFF first. The AI simply moves the sliders just like you do, preserving the full dynamic range of your original studio capture. You get a beautifully edited subject with perfectly balanced tones, and you keep all the flexibility of a RAW file for any final manual adjustments.

How does automating my color grading affect my overall turnaround time for clients?

Automating your color grading reduces your delivery time from weeks to mere days. A typical product shoot might take 10 hours to edit by hand, especially when you need to match complex golden hour lighting across hundreds of items. Our golden hour photography editing software edits those same 1,000 photos in under 10 minutes. This massive reduction in editing time means you deliver final galleries to your commercial clients much faster. When your subject and background are already balanced and color corrected by the AI, you only spend time on the final review. Faster turnaround times lead to happier clients and more repeat business for your studio. You free up your schedule to take on more shoots or simply enjoy some time away from the computer monitor. You stay entirely in control of the final output while letting the AI handle the most tedious part of your daily workflow.

Can I teach the software to recreate my specific artificial golden hour lighting?

You train your Personal AI Profile using your previously edited catalogs to match your exact lighting style. Many commercial photographers use gels and strobes to fake a sunset look indoors. The AI learns exactly how you treat the warm highlights on your subject and the cooler shadows on your background. You upload 3,000 of your previously edited photos to build this profile. The golden hour photography editing software analyzes every slider adjustment you made to achieve that specific look. Once trained, the profile applies those exact same adjustments to your new unedited photos. It recognizes the artificial sunset lighting in your studio and edits the new images to match your historical work perfectly. You get a consistent, repeatable look across all your product campaigns without having to start from scratch every time. If your style evolves, you simply update your AI Profile with your newest edits to keep it current.

Why not just use standard presets for my golden hour product photography?

Standard presets apply the exact same settings to every photo regardless of the exposure or lighting conditions. If your lighting changes slightly between shots, a static preset will overexpose a bright subject or underexpose a dark background. Our golden hour photography editing software acts as the next generation of presets by adapting to each individual image. The AI analyzes the specific parameters of every photo before applying your Personal AI Profile. It adjusts the white balance, exposure, and contrast dynamically to ensure a consistent look across the entire gallery. When you shoot a product at different angles with shifting golden hour light, the AI compensates for those variations automatically. You get perfectly matched tones across your entire studio session without having to manually tweak the preset on every single frame. This dynamic approach guarantees a uniform gallery that static presets simply can't deliver.

What happens if I shoot a product against different colored backdrops in one session?

The AI evaluates the entire scene to keep your golden hour styling consistent across changing backdrops. Shooting a product against a white smooth paper requires different exposure settings than shooting it against a dark gray one. When you apply a warm sunset look, those different settings react uniquely to the color grade. Our golden hour photography editing software understands these relationships. It balances the warm light hitting your subject while maintaining the true color of the background. The AI reads the specific lighting data of each file and adjusts the sliders accordingly. You get a cohesive gallery where the golden hour vibe remains steady, even if you swapped out three different colored backdrops during the studio shoot. You spend less time trying to match exposures and more time focusing on your creative vision. You just review the final gallery and make any tiny adjustments before sending the files to your client.

Do I lose creative control over my images when using an AI editor?

You retain 100% control over your final images because the AI acts as your assistant, not your replacement. The AI applies the foundational color grading and exposure corrections based directly on your past work. Once the golden hour photography editing software finishes its job, you receive a fully adjustable catalog. Every slider is exactly where the AI placed it, meaning you can tweak the warmth on your subject or the shadows on your background at any time. You are never locked into a flattened file. If a specific studio shot needs a slightly different creative direction, you just adjust the settings to your liking. The software handles the tedious baseline editing that takes up hours of your day. You step in at the end to provide the final creative polish that your clients pay you for. This workflow keeps you firmly in charge of your art while drastically reducing your computer time.

How do I get started with editing my golden hour sessions using Imagen?

You start by downloading the desktop app and creating your custom profile from your past catalogs. Gather at least 3,000 photos that represent your best golden hour commercial work. These photos teach the AI exactly how you prefer to light your subject and balance your background. Once you upload these catalogs, the system builds your Personal AI Profile. You then upload a new, unedited shoot to test it out. The golden hour photography editing software processes the new gallery in minutes and sends you an email when it finishes. You open the edited catalog to review the results. If you want to make tweaks, you do so easily because all the sliders remain fully adjustable. You get 1,000 free edits when you sign up to see exactly how well the AI matches your specific product and studio style. You'll immediately see how much time you save on your daily workflow.

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