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Headshot Portrait Editing Software

As a sports or school photographer, you'll process volume shoots fast. Imagen keeps color and crops consistent across 1,000s of subjects.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Crop

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

  • Smooth Skin

    Apply natural retouching instantly to high-volume galleries. Flawless portraits that preserve authentic expressions.

  • Straighten

    Fix tilted walls and perspective distortion instantly. Ensure every house looks architecturally accurate with precise perspective correction tools.

  • Subject Mask

    Isolate and enhance subjects with intelligent adjustments. Keynote speakers and key moments get the emphasis they need.

  • Teeth Whitening

    Brighter smiles with automatic teeth whitening. Natural-looking enhancement for high-volume picture days.

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 volume editing

Deliver galleries faster

Process 1,000 photos in minutes and get your time back. Whether it's a fast action shot or a headshot portrait, we do the heavy lifting so you deliver the next morning.

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Brand consistency

Match styles across your team

Different photographers mean varying colors and crops. We apply your Personal AI Profile to 10,000 images at once, so you don't worry about consistency across a school 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 is sports and school photographers editing with AI?

Sports and school photographers editing with AI involves training a smart tool to match your exact color correction and cropping style automatically. You capture thousands of images during a busy weekend event. Editing those manually takes days of repetitive clicking. We created Imagen to take that heavy lifting off your plate. You feed the software your previous work, and it builds a Personal AI Profile that understands exactly how you prefer your final images to look. This means every action shot and every team photo gets edited consistently before you even sit down to review them. The software analyzes the lighting and subjects in each frame to apply precise adjustments. If you shoot a headshot portrait of an athlete on the field, the AI adjusts the exposure and white balance to match your specific style perfectly. You stay completely in control of the final gallery. You just review the edits and make minor tweaks instead of starting from scratch. This drops your desk time by up to 90%. You get your life back while delivering consistent galleries to coaches and parents faster than ever.

How does Imagen handle batch processing for a large volume of images?

We process your large volume shoots at lightning speed by analyzing every single photo individually while applying your overall style globally. You often come home from a tournament with 5,000 or more files. Manually syncing settings across that many photos leads to sloppy results because the lighting changes constantly. Our software looks at the specific exposure and color temperature of each frame. It applies your Personal AI Profile to ensure a perfectly exposed athlete in every single shot. You simply upload your Lightroom catalog to our app, and the system edits at a rate of 1,500 photos in 10 minutes. This means you can edit an entire team roster and all their action sequences while you grab a cup of coffee. The AI takes care of the repetitive sliders so you focus on the creative aspects of your business. Whether you need a perfectly lit headshot portrait for the yearbook or a dynamic field shot, the batch process sends back consistent results across the entire gallery. You review the final catalog and tweak anything you want. You always retain total creative control over the final product.

Is AI editing faster than doing it manually in Lightroom or Photoshop?

AI editing is drastically faster because it finishes the tedious slider adjustments for your entire gallery in minutes rather than hours. Editing manually forces you to evaluate and adjust every single photo one by one. When you photograph a fast moving athlete, the lighting and background change rapidly from frame to frame. Syncing settings manually just creates more work. Imagen edits at a speed of 0.5 seconds per photo. You can process a gallery of 3,000 action shots in about 15 minutes. This slashes your total editing time by 96%. You no longer spend your evenings staring at a monitor trying to fix white balance on a headshot portrait. The AI does the heavy lifting, and you simply review the results. You get to deliver the final team photos to the school in record time. Faster turnarounds mean happier clients and more referrals for your business. You take your weekends back and spend time growing your business instead of being glued to your desk.

Does this software work directly with my camera RAW files?

Our software works directly with your camera RAW files through your existing Lightroom Classic catalog. You do not need to convert your files or change your import process. You simply ingest your RAW files from the game or picture day just like you always do. When you send the catalog to Imagen, the AI reads the metadata and applies your Personal AI Profile based on the raw data of each image. This gives the software the maximum amount of information to correct exposure and color balance accurately. The AI takes care of the deep shadows on an action shot and the bright highlights on a team banner with incredible precision. After the edit finishes, the adjustments sync right back into your Lightroom catalog. You see the sliders move exactly as if you edited the photo yourself. This non destructive workflow means you can easily adjust the crop on a headshot portrait or tweak the contrast on a specific athlete without losing any image quality. You keep your original RAW files safe on your hard drives.

How does AI affect my turnaround time for clients?

Using AI cuts your turnaround time from weeks down to just a few days. Parents and coaches want their photos immediately after a big game. When you spend 20 hours manually editing a massive gallery, your clients get impatient. Our software edits 1,000 photos in less than 10 minutes. You can shoot a tournament on Saturday and deliver the final gallery by Monday morning. This rapid delivery makes you look like a hero to every athlete and parent. You upload the catalog, let the AI apply your custom style to every action frame, and then do a quick final review. You will spend maybe 1 hour reviewing instead of 15 hours editing from scratch. Whether you are sending back a standard team photo or a highly stylized headshot portrait, the consistency remains perfect across the board. You build a reputation for lightning fast delivery, which helps you win more school contracts next season. You make more money and work fewer hours while keeping your clients thrilled with the results.

Can the AI learn my specific style for indoor gym lighting?

The AI learns your exact style for tricky indoor gym lighting by analyzing your previous edits. Gymnasiums are notorious for terrible fluorescent lights and weird color cycling. You probably spend hours fixing the orange and green color casts on every athlete. When you build a Personal AI Profile, the software studies how you specifically correct those tricky lighting situations. It learns exactly how much you push the tint and temperature sliders to get perfect skin tones. The next time you shoot an indoor volleyball game, the AI recognizes the lighting conditions and applies your specific corrections automatically. It handles the fast action shots and the static team photos with the same level of precision. If you need a clean headshot portrait under those gym lights, the AI nails the white balance on the first try. You stop fighting with color correction and start trusting the software to match your creative vision. You review the final images and make tiny adjustments, but the frustrating heavy lifting is completely gone.

Do I lose control over my final gallery when using AI?

You never lose control over your final gallery because the AI acts as your editing assistant, not your replacement. We designed the software to do the tedious base edits so you can focus on the final polish. Once the AI applies your profile to the catalog, you open it in Lightroom and see every single slider adjustment. Nothing is baked into the image. If you want to warm up a specific headshot portrait or crop tighter on a fast athlete, you just move the slider. The AI gets you 90% of the way to the finish line. You maintain total creative authority over every action shot and team photo. You actually gain more control because you have the energy to finesse the most important photos instead of burning out on basic color correction. You review the gallery with fresh eyes and make the final decisions. The software simply removes the repetitive clicking from your workflow so you can deliver your absolute best work to your clients.

How accurately does the software handle mixed lighting environments?

The software handles mixed lighting environments with incredible accuracy by analyzing the specific parameters of every single photo. When you shoot outdoors, a cloud might cover the sun right as an athlete makes a play. You end up with a gallery where half the images are bright and the other half are underexposed. Syncing settings across these variations ruins the dark photos. Our AI evaluates each image individually. It calculates the exact exposure and white balance needed to make the dark action shots match the bright ones perfectly. You get a cohesive gallery without manually touching every file. This precision applies to every scenario, from a shadowy team huddle to a brightly lit headshot portrait on the sidelines. The AI Profile understands your preferred contrast and brightness levels, applying them consistently regardless of the ambient light changes. You spend less time fixing exposure mistakes and more time capturing the perfect moments. You deliver a gallery that looks completely uniform from the first frame to the last.

Can I apply global adjustments across an entire gallery at once?

You apply your custom style across the entire gallery instantly using your unique AI Profile. Instead of manually copying and pasting settings in Lightroom, you let the software analyze the entire batch of photos at once. The AI understands the context of each image and applies the appropriate adjustments based on your past editing behavior. If you want a consistent look for a massive high school sports event, the software processes all 4,000 images in one go. It takes care of the color correction for every athlete on the field and every team photo on the bleachers simultaneously. You get a fully edited catalog back in minutes. From a tight action sequence to a formal headshot portrait, the entire gallery receives your signature look automatically. You still have the freedom to make global tweaks in Lightroom after the AI finishes, but the initial heavy lifting is completely automated. This bulk processing capability allows you to take on larger volume clients without worrying about the massive editing bottleneck.

How much time will I save on a typical weekend shoot?

You will save up to 15 hours of editing time on a typical weekend shoot. A standard busy weekend often yields around 5,000 photos across multiple games and portrait sessions. Editing that volume manually takes the average photographer two full workdays of non stop clicking. When you use Imagen, the software edits those 5,000 photos in about 45 minutes. You spend maybe 2 hours reviewing the catalog and making final adjustments. You get your entire Monday and Tuesday back. This massive time savings completely changes your business model. You can photograph another team, market your services to new schools, or simply spend time with your family. The AI takes care of the repetitive exposure corrections on every action shot and perfects the skin tones on every headshot portrait. You never have to spend your evenings dreading a massive backlog of raw files. You deliver a beautifully consistent gallery to every athlete faster than ever before. You protect your time and energy while scaling your photography business easily.

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