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Lightning Photography Editing Software

Get a uniform studio look on long exposure bolts. Imagen learns your style so you'll process high-volume product and storm shots 96% faster.

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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 storms at lightning speed

You chase storms all night. You don't have time to edit long exposure bolts all day. Use our lightning photography editing software to process 1,000 dramatic skies in minutes and deliver by 9 AM.

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Uniform style at scale

Match styles across every shoot

Your team captures night storm scenes and rain detail. Imagen learns your style. We apply a uniform look to 100% of your photos across every photographer so your volume grows and you keep 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

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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

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    • 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 are the biggest challenges with studio and product photographers editing when incorporating lightning and storm photography?

Balancing a perfectly lit subject with unpredictable weather elements is the main hurdle. When you combine controlled studio lighting with wild night storm scenes, the contrast often creates a massive post-production headache. You want the long exposure bolts to look dramatic, but you can't let them wash out the item you are hired to feature. We see many creators struggle to keep the background moody while keeping the main product crisp and bright. Imagen solves this by learning exactly how you balance these competing elements. You get the benefits of a dedicated lightning photography editing software that understands your specific commercial style. It analyzes how you handle rain detail and dark skies, applying those exact adjustments across your entire catalog. You cut your post-production time by 90%, letting you focus on planning your next complex shoot. The AI acts as your dedicated assistant, ensuring every subject stands out perfectly against the chaotic storm background without requiring hours of manual brushing or masking.

How does this lightning photography editing software handle long exposure bolts behind a studio-lit subject?

The software reads the unique exposure values of your raw files to protect both the bright flashes and your carefully lit item. Long exposure bolts often blow out the highlights in your background, making it difficult to maintain the correct exposure on your main product. When you build a Personal AI Profile, the system learns exactly how you recover those highlights and adjust the shadows. It applies your specific contrast and clarity settings to make the lightning pop without altering the natural colors in the studio setup. You maintain complete creative control over the final look. The AI simply repeats your proven editing decisions across 1,000 images in a fraction of the time. This means you don't waste time manually tweaking the exposure for every single strike. Your subject remains the clear focal point, while the dramatic storm background retains all its raw energy and intricate details.

Can I batch process night storm scenes without ruining the lighting on my main product?

You absolutely can process entire folders of night storm scenes while protecting your core lighting. Batch editing typically ruins complex commercial work because standard presets apply a flat adjustment to the entire frame. This often leaves your studio items looking muddy or overexposed when mixed with dramatic skies. Imagen takes a completely different approach by analyzing each individual photo before applying any changes. It recognizes the difference between the dark, moody background and the brightly lit subject in the foreground. By learning your specific editing style, the AI adjusts the exposure, white balance, and contrast dynamically for every single frame. You get consistent results across 500 images in just a few minutes. This precision ensures your product retains the exact studio lighting you worked so hard to capture, while the storm elements maintain their authentic, striking appearance. You stay in the driver's seat, reviewing and tweaking the final results as needed.

How is using an AI Profile different from manually masking the subject and background in Photoshop?

Using a Personal AI Profile eliminates the tedious repetition of manual masking while sending back the exact same high-quality results. When you manually mask a subject in Photoshop, you spend countless minutes zooming in on edges to separate the product from a complex environment. This becomes impossible when you have a gallery of 800 images featuring intricate rain detail and lightning strikes. Our software learns your global editing parameters and applies them intelligently based on the content of each photo. It reads the lighting values of your studio setup and the dark tones of the storm background, balancing them automatically just like you would. You cut your editing time by 96% because the AI does the heavy lifting for you. You no longer need to paint over every single long exposure bolt to make it stand out against the night sky. The studio lighting remains crisp, and you just review the final gallery in Lightroom to make minor tweaks.

Will this tool preserve fine rain detail across a massive product catalog?

The AI excels at protecting the smallest environmental details in your high-resolution files. Rain detail and atmospheric mist are notoriously difficult to maintain when applying global contrast and clarity adjustments. Standard presets often crush these fine elements into the dark background, ruining the dramatic skies you captured. Because Imagen learns from your previous edits, it understands exactly how much texture and clarity you apply to keep those water droplets visible. It balances the sharpness of your main subject with the delicate nature of the weather effects. You can confidently process a catalog of 2,000 images knowing the software will treat the rain with the same care you do. This makes it an incredibly effective lightning photography editing software for commercial creators. Your studio lighting won't overpower the subtle environmental textures, giving you a perfectly balanced final image that highlights both the product and the storm.

Do I lose control over the dramatic skies when applying edits to a full studio session?

You never lose control over any part of your image. The AI acts as your first pass, applying your specific style to the dramatic skies and the studio elements simultaneously. Once the software finishes processing your gallery, every single slider in Lightroom remains fully adjustable. If a specific long exposure bolt needs a bit more highlights, or the background feels slightly too dark, you just move the slider. The system edits exactly like you do, analyzing the bright subject and the dark storm separately to find the perfect balance. You get back hours of your day while retaining total creative authority over the final look. We designed this tool to support your vision, not replace it. By taking care of the repetitive adjustments across 1,500 photos, you free up your time to focus on those few hero shots that need extra manual attention in the studio.

How does this affect my turnaround time for a complex storm photography campaign?

You'll deliver your final images to clients in a fraction of the usual time. Complex campaigns involving night storm scenes and perfectly lit products typically require days of meticulous editing. Balancing the exposure between a bright studio flash and dark, dramatic skies eats up hours of your week. With Imagen, you can process an entire shoot of 1,000 photos in under 10 minutes. The AI applies your exact editing style to the subject and the background simultaneously, handling the heavy lifting of color correction and exposure balancing. This massive reduction in post-production time allows you to take on more clients or spend more time planning your next creative weather shoot. You get to hand over stunning, accurately edited galleries days ahead of schedule. Your clients get their assets faster, and you reclaim your evenings without sacrificing the quality of your intricate lightning photography.

Does the software work with the heavy raw files I shoot for high-end product composites?

Yes, the software easily handles the massive raw files required for high-end commercial work. We know that capturing fine rain detail and sharp long exposure bolts requires shooting at the highest possible resolution. Imagen processes these large files quickly and securely, reading the deep data within the image to make accurate adjustments. It evaluates the dynamic range of the entire scene, keeping the bright highlights of the lightning doesn't clip and the deep shadows of the background remain rich and clean. The AI understands how you balance this data with your studio lighting, applying your exact color grades and contrast curves. You don't have to compress your files or change your shooting habits. You simply upload your Lightroom catalog, and the software returns your edits in minutes. Your main subject stays incredibly sharp, and the dramatic weather elements retain all their original pixel data.

How do I train my Personal AI Profile to balance a bright subject against dark night storm scenes?

You train your Personal AI Profile by feeding it your previously edited Lightroom catalogs. The software needs at least 3,000 of your past images to accurately learn your unique style. For best results, include a wide variety of your work that features both controlled studio lighting and dark night storm scenes. The AI analyzes every single slider adjustment you made to achieve that perfect balance. It learns how you pull details out of a dark background without overexposing the main subject in the foreground. Once the training is complete, you have a customized lightning photography editing software that thinks exactly like you do. It will automatically recognize the difference between a bright flash of lightning and your studio strobes, applying the correct exposure adjustments to each. The more diverse images you include in your training data, the smarter and more accurate your profile becomes.

Can I adjust the final edits if the lightning bolts overpower the studio product?

You can easily adjust any edit after the AI finishes its work. While the software is incredibly accurate at balancing dramatic skies with a well-lit subject, we know that some complex composites require a specific artistic touch. If a massive long exposure bolt draws too much attention away from your main item, you simply tweak the exposure or highlight sliders in Lightroom. The edits are never baked into the file. Imagen applies standard Lightroom adjustments, meaning you have total freedom to refine the background or brighten the studio elements exactly how you want them. This tool is designed to get you 90% of the way there in minutes, cutting out the tedious repetitive work. You retain complete creative control over the final image, allowing you to spend your time perfecting the delicate balance between the chaotic storm and your featured product.

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