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AI Burst Shot Selection Tool

Wedding photographers shoot thousands of frames. You'll pick the sharpest shots from bursts and edit a full gallery overnight in your style.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Background Mask

    Remove or replace backgrounds for creative album designs. Artistic composites and signature shots that elevate your portfolio.

  • Crop

    Uniform framing regardless of photographer count. Visual consistency for albums and galleries at any scale.

  • Culling Studio

    Sort through thousands of photos in minutes. Selects the best shots – cutting culling time by up to 75%.

  • Smooth Skin

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

  • Subject Mask

    Isolate and enhance couples and wedding parties with intelligent adjustments. Key moments like first dances and ceremonies get the emphasis they deserve.

  • Teeth Whitening

    Brighten smiles naturally in ceremony and reception portraits. Subtle enhancement that never looks overdone.

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 a full wedding overnight

You shoot 4,000 frames on Saturday. We edit them while you sleep. Use Select Best Burst Shot to instantly pick the sharpest kiss photo. You'll wake up to a finished gallery by 9 AM.

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Brand consistency

Keep galleries consistent

Your Personal AI Profile learns your exact style. It doesn't matter if you shoot the portraits, your second shooter covers the reception, or the venue lighting changes. Every photo matches.

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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 makes wedding photographers editing so time-consuming compared to other genres?

Wedding photographers editing demands incredible attention to detail because you capture thousands of images in rapidly shifting light. You move from a bright outdoor ceremony to a dimly lit reception hall in hours. This means you manually adjust white balance, exposure, and color grading for drastically different environments. When a bride walks down the aisle, you fire off dozens of frames to catch the perfect smile. Sorting through those takes hours. This is where Imagen helps you reclaim your time. You use our Select Best Burst Shot feature to automatically pick the sharpest photo with the best expressions from a rapid sequence. You keep total control over the final gallery while we handle the tedious culling and baseline adjustments. Our software learns your specific style and applies it across the entire catalog. You slash your post-production time by up to 96% and get your life back. You focus on booking more clients or simply resting after a 12-hour wedding day.

How does AI speed up editing for wedding photographers when dealing with hundreds of burst photos?

You cut hours from your workflow when you let AI handle the heavy lifting of sorting rapid-fire images. During a fast-paced wedding, you hold the shutter down to capture the first kiss at the ceremony or the bouquet toss at the reception. You're left with hundreds of nearly identical photos to review. Our Select Best Burst Shot tool analyzes these sequences automatically. It looks for open eyes, sharp focus, and perfect expressions on the bride and groom. It flags the winning image so you skip the manual comparison process entirely. You get a culled gallery ready for your signature edits in a fraction of the time. Imagen processes your files at lightning speed while you retain full creative control over the final look. You review the selections and make any final tweaks before exporting. You deliver galleries weeks faster and give your couples their memories while the excitement is still fresh. You save roughly 3 hours per event just on sorting.

Why is AI better for editing wedding photos than using standard Lightroom presets?

Standard presets apply a static look to every image while AI adapts to the unique lighting of each scene. A preset that looks beautiful for outdoor portraits often ruins the dark, moody shots from the reception. You end up manually adjusting the exposure and temperature for every single photo anyway. Imagen learns exactly how you edit by analyzing your past work. You build a Personal AI Profile that understands how you handle the bright midday sun during a ceremony and the tricky flash lighting on the dance floor. It applies customized adjustments to every individual photo based on your distinct style. You get consistent results across the entire wedding day without the endless tweaking. When the bride gets ready in a room with mixed lighting, the AI knows exactly how to correct the skin tones to match your brand. You process 1,000 images in under 10 minutes. You spend your time on creative retouching instead of fixing basic exposure errors.

Does automated wedding photo editing software work with my specific camera RAW files?

Yes, our software supports all major RAW file formats from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, and other leading camera brands. You shoot a wedding in RAW to capture the maximum amount of data for those tricky lighting situations. We built Imagen to read those files directly and apply edits natively within your Lightroom Classic catalog. You never lose image quality or metadata during the process. Whether you capture the bride in a sunlit field or the couple dancing at a dark reception, the AI reads the original RAW data to make precise adjustments. It corrects white balance and exposure just like you would manually. You even use the Select Best Burst Shot feature on your RAW files to quickly find the perfect moment from the ceremony. You keep your existing folder structures and workflows exactly as they are. You get the flexibility of RAW files with the speed of automated processing. You deliver stunning galleries to your clients in record time.

How does automating my wedding photography editing impact my gallery turnaround times?

You deliver full galleries to your clients in days instead of months when you automate your post-production. The typical wedding yields anywhere from 4,000 to 8,000 photos. Culling and color grading this volume manually takes days of focused work. By the time you finish the ceremony and reception photos, another weekend of shooting piles up. Imagen breaks this cycle of burnout. You upload your catalog and let the AI apply your Personal AI Profile to every image. You cull sequences instantly with the Select Best Burst Shot tool to find the exact moment the bride smiles. You reduce a 12-hour editing task to less than an hour of review time. You surprise your couples with a lightning-fast delivery that leads to glowing reviews and more referrals. You book more clients because you have the free time to market your business. You actually get to enjoy your weekends off instead of staring at a computer screen.

Can an AI editor actually match my unique color grading style for weddings?

We designed the software specifically to learn and replicate your exact artistic vision. You don't have to settle for a generic look. You train your Personal AI Profile by uploading 3,000 previously edited photos from your past events. The AI analyzes how you handle the bright whites of a dress for the bride and the challenging shadows of a late-night reception. It learns your specific preferences for contrast, tint, and presence. Once trained, it edits your new wedding catalogs exactly how you would. It knows how you edit a sunny outdoor ceremony differently than an indoor church service. You review the final images and make minor tweaks. The profile learns from these final adjustments to get even more accurate over time. You maintain complete creative control while eliminating the repetitive tasks that slow you down. You deliver a consistent, beautiful gallery that perfectly matches the portfolio your clients hired you for.

What is the fastest way to cull and edit a massive wedding photography catalog?

Photographers consider culling the most exhausting and time-draining part of post-production. You shoot thousands of frames during a single wedding to ensure you don't miss a essential moment. You capture 20 frames of the first kiss at the ceremony and another 50 of the grand entrance at the reception. Reviewing every single image to check focus and expressions causes massive eye strain and fatigue. You fix this bottleneck by automating the selection process. Our Select Best Burst Shot feature groups these rapid sequences together and picks the absolute best frame. It identifies the photo where the bride has her eyes open and the focus is tack sharp. You don't have to zoom in on 30 identical photos to find the winner. You cut your culling time in half and jump straight into the creative editing phase. You preserve your mental energy for the artistic decisions that actually matter to your clients.

Do I lose control over my final gallery when using AI editing tools for weddings?

You never lose control over your final images when you use our tools. We built Imagen to act as your trusted editing assistant, not your replacement. The software handles the tedious baseline adjustments, but you always have the final say. After the AI applies your edits, you review the catalog in Lightroom Classic. You adjust the sliders, tweak the crops, and add your final artistic touches to the wedding gallery. If the AI misses the mark on a tricky reception photo, you simply correct it. When you use the Select Best Burst Shot tool to cull a ceremony sequence, you easily override the choice and pick a different frame of the bride. You stay firmly in the driver seat from start to finish. You'll get to the finish line 96% faster. You deliver a gallery that is 100% yours. You craft it with your unique vision and standards.

How does AI handle the extreme mixed lighting challenges at a wedding?

Mixed lighting is one of the biggest headaches you face after a long wedding day. You constantly move between natural sunlight, tungsten church bulbs, and colorful DJ lights. A preset cannot fix these drastic changes, but AI takes care of them beautifully. Your Personal AI Profile analyzes the exact lighting conditions of every single photo. It recognizes when you shoot a dimly lit ceremony and adjusts the exposure and noise reduction accordingly. When you move to a reception hall with purple uplighting, it corrects the white balance to keep skin tones looking natural. It knows exactly how to preserve the delicate details of the dress for the bride regardless of the light source. You get a cohesive, balanced gallery without spending hours tweaking individual sliders. You even use Select Best Burst Shot to find the sharpest dancing photos before applying these complex color corrections. You conquer mixed lighting effortlessly and deliver stunning results.

How long does it take to set up an AI workflow for editing my wedding galleries?

You get started in minutes and see results on your very first catalog. We designed the onboarding process to be incredibly simple so you'll get back to your clients quickly. You download the Imagen app and connect it to your Lightroom Classic account. You immediately use one of our pre-trained AI Profiles created by industry experts to edit a wedding. If you want a completely custom look, you build your Personal AI Profile by uploading 3,000 of your previously edited photos. The system trains your unique profile in about 24 hours. From there, you just upload your next ceremony or reception catalog and let the software do the work. You use the Select Best Burst Shot feature right away to cull the photos of the bride walking down the aisle. You integrate the tool seamlessly into your existing routine without learning complicated new software. You save hours of editing time on your very next event.

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