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Portrait Lightroom Editing Software

Don't leave Lightroom Classic to edit portraits. Imagen learns your style and applies it to every gallery, cutting your edit time by 96%.

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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 turnaround times

Deliver galleries overnight

You'll get your time back with our portrait lightroom editing software. Imagen edits 1,000 photos in minutes inside Lightroom Classic, so you send finished galleries the very next morning.

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Brand consistency

Match your style every time

Keep your look consistent across every portrait session and associate shooter. Your AI Profile learns your Lightroom Classic edits, so you don't spend hours trying to match client galleries.

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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.

Expert Support for Photographers 24/7

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We go beyond troubleshooting - we’re your partners in optimizing workflows and realizing your creative vision.

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Lightroom users across all photography niches editing look like when you add AI to your workflow?

You get your life back while keeping your signature style intact. Lightroom users across all photography niches editing traditionally involves spending hours tweaking sliders for every single image. When you add Imagen to your process, you slash your editing time by up to 96 percent. You don't have to abandon your current methods. You simply train a Personal AI Profile on your previous work. This acts like a highly intelligent preset that adapts to the specific lighting and white balance of every new photo. You open your Lightroom catalog, select the gallery of portraits or event photos, and send it to our servers. A few minutes later, the edited metadata syncs right back into your catalog. You review the final images, make any minor adjustments, and export them for your clients. This portrait lightroom editing software works quietly in the background so you can focus on booking more shoots or spending time with your family. You remain in complete control of the final crop, color, and exposure.

How does Imagen integrate with my existing workflow for portrait sessions?

It fits right into the steps you already take every day. You don't need to learn a complicated new interface or change how you manage your files. You import your RAW files into your Lightroom database exactly like you always do. After you cull your portrait session, you close the program and open our desktop app. You choose the specific catalog and select the images you want to edit. You pick your Personal AI Profile or a pre-built AI Profile and hit send. You can step away to grab a coffee or answer emails while we do the heavy lifting. In less than 10 minutes for a standard session, you get a notification that the edits are ready. You click a button to download the edits, and they instantly populate back into your folders. The adjustments look exactly like a preset you applied manually, but every slider is perfectly customized for each individual face and lighting scenario. You review the gallery and deliver it to your client days ahead of schedule.

How is using AI different from applying a standard preset to my portrait photos?

A standard preset applies the exact same values to every single photo regardless of the lighting conditions. If you shoot a portrait in bright sunlight and another in a dark church, a static preset will make one look entirely blown out and the other too dark. You don't have to go into your Lightroom catalog and manually fix the exposure, white balance, and contrast for each image anymore. Our portrait lightroom editing software acts like a smart assistant that understands the context of the photo. A Personal AI Profile analyzes the unique lighting, skin tones, and environment of every single shot before it makes adjustments. It calculates the exact slider movements needed to achieve your specific style. This means you get consistent skin tones across an entire gallery without the tedious manual tweaking. You still get the cohesive look of your favorite preset, but the AI does the repetitive adjustments for you. You save hours of frustration and keep your creative energy for the final polishing touches.

Do I need to export my RAW files out of my catalog to edit a large portrait gallery?

You never have to move your high-resolution RAW files from their original folders. Moving thousands of large files around takes up valuable hard drive space and wastes hours of transfer time. Imagen works directly with the smart previews and metadata already stored inside your Lightroom catalog. When you send a gallery for editing, we only upload tiny text-based data files to our servers. This makes the upload process incredibly fast even if you have a slow internet connection. Once the edits are complete, we send back a small metadata file that updates the sliders in your catalog. You don't have to wait for large files to render or download. Your original RAW files stay exactly where they are on your local hard drive. This lightweight process means you can apply your custom AI Profile to a massive portrait session and see the results in minutes. It's a much faster workflow than applying a heavy preset and waiting for your computer to catch up.

How does this portrait lightroom editing software affect my turnaround time for clients?

You can deliver finished galleries in days instead of weeks. Most photographers spend at least 10 to 15 hours editing a standard wedding or large portrait session. When you use our software, you reduce that editing time to just a few minutes of processing and a quick final review. You open your Lightroom catalog, send the gallery to be edited, and get the results back at a blazing speed of 1,500 photos in under 10 minutes. This massive reduction in screen time means you can surprise your clients with sneak peeks on the same day as their shoot. You'll clear your backlog faster and free up your schedule to book more sessions. The AI Profile handles all the tedious color correction and exposure balancing that normally slows you down. You spend your time reviewing the gallery and making minor tweaks rather than starting from scratch. You get to deliver a beautiful, consistent gallery that matches your signature preset without the exhausting late nights.

Do I lose control over the final look of my portraits when I use AI?

You remain the creative director of your photography business at all times. We built Imagen to be an assistant that speeds up your workflow, not a replacement for your artistic eye. When the edits sync back into your Lightroom catalog, they are completely non-destructive. Every single slider is adjustable just like it would be if you applied a preset yourself. If you decide a specific portrait needs to be a little warmer or you want to adjust the crop, you just move the slider. You're never locked into the decisions the AI Profile makes. In fact, we encourage you to review the final gallery and make those personal tweaks. The software actually learns from the adjustments you make after the initial edit. When you upload those final changes, your profile gets smarter and more accurate for your next shoot. You keep complete control over your final images while eliminating the boring, repetitive parts of your editing process.

Can I use this for other photography styles even if it works well for portraits?

You can edit any type of photography you shoot with consistent results. While our portrait lightroom editing software excels at handling tricky skin tones and complex lighting in portraiture, it is incredibly versatile. Whether you shoot real estate, landscapes, commercial products, or street photography, the system adapts to your specific needs. You create a Personal AI Profile by feeding it 3,000 of your previously edited images. The software analyzes your unique style regardless of the subject matter. If you have a specific preset for your real estate work and a different one for your portraits, you can simply create several profiles. You open your Lightroom catalog, select the relevant photos, and apply the correct profile for that specific job. You'll get the same massive time savings and accurate color correction across all your different photography niches. You don't have to change your workflow or buy different software for different types of clients.

How do you handle batch editing for a massive wedding or portrait catalog?

We process large batches of images at speeds that will completely alter how you plan your work week. When you shoot a massive wedding, you might have 4,000 images sitting in your Lightroom catalog waiting for attention. Doing that by hand or applying a preset and tweaking each one individually takes days. With Imagen, you select the entire gallery at once and send it to our servers. We process those images at a rate of 1,500 photos in under 10 minutes. The system evaluates the lighting and context of every single image individually, so you don't get the sloppy results of a mass copy-and-paste job. Every photo gets custom slider adjustments tailored to that specific moment. You can batch edit a massive event while you sleep or go out to dinner. When you return to your computer, the edits are ready to download and sync. You'll spend your time reviewing a nearly finished gallery instead of dragging sliders for hours on end.

Why use this instead of doing manual skin retouching in Photoshop?

You save massive amounts of time by keeping the bulk of your workflow inside your primary editing software. Photoshop is fantastic for detailed, high-end retouching on a single image, but it is too slow for processing hundreds of proofs. Our portrait lightroom editing software handles the heavy lifting of color correction, exposure, and basic skin smoothing directly within your Lightroom catalog. You don't have to export large TIFF files or jump between different programs just to get a gallery ready for client review. Your Personal AI Profile acts like an advanced preset that gets the images 90 percent of the way to the finish line. You can quickly review the gallery, make minor slider adjustments, and deliver the photos. If a client orders a large canvas print of a specific portrait, you can always take that single image into Photoshop for meticulous blemish removal later. You'll speed up your initial delivery time without sacrificing the quality your clients expect.

Does this work with all the RAW file types I currently import into my Lightroom catalog?

You can use our software with any file type that your current software supports. If you can import the file into your Lightroom catalog, we can edit it. This includes all standard RAW formats from major camera manufacturers like Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm. It also works perfectly with DNG files and standard JPEGs. Because we read the metadata and smart previews rather than the actual image files, you don't have to worry about compatibility issues with new camera models. You apply your Personal AI Profile to the gallery just like you would a standard preset, and the system calculates the correct adjustments based on the data. Whether you shoot medium format portraits or use a mirrorless camera for fast-paced events, the edits will sync back perfectly. You'll get consistent colors and accurate exposures across all your different camera bodies without needing to change your import process or convert your files.

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