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Self Portrait Portrait Editing Software

Slash editing time by 96% on studio product shots and self portraits. You'll deliver a uniform look across every subject with total control.

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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

Deliver galleries by morning

You don't have to wait days for retouching. As your self portrait portrait editing software, Imagen processes 1,000 studio shots in minutes. You get galleries ready for a next-morning turnaround.

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Brand consistency

Uniform look on every shot

Keep a uniform look across every headshot, product shot, and self portrait. Your Personal AI Profile learns your exact retouching style. You'll ensure consistency across multiple photographers.

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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 is studio and product photographers editing when using AI?

Studio and product photographers editing with AI means giving your computer the heavy lifting of color correction and masking while you keep total creative control. When you shoot in a controlled studio, you want perfect consistency across every frame. Our self portrait portrait editing software learns exactly how you treat your subject and background. You train a Personal AI Profile on your previous catalogs. It analyzes your unique style for skin tones, contrast, and exposure. Then it applies those exact settings to your new shoots. This cuts your editing time by up to 96%. You spend less time moving sliders and more time planning your next creative self portrait or product shoot. The AI understands the difference between a human subject and a seamless paper background. It makes precise adjustments based on your past decisions. You review every single image before exporting. You can always tweak the final results. You remain the artist. We just give you your time back.

Does this self portrait portrait editing software work with my RAW files from the studio?

Yes, Imagen works directly with your camera RAW files from any major camera brand. When you capture a self portrait in the studio, you need the maximum amount of data to get the colors and details right. Our self portrait portrait editing software reads your original RAW data and applies edits just like you do in Lightroom Classic. It processes the adjustments for your subject and your background without degrading the file quality. You keep all the dynamic range for your highlights and shadows. This is crucial for product photography where color accuracy makes or breaks the image. The AI analyzes the RAW data to match the lighting and tones of your specific Personal AI Profile. You get your edited catalog back in minutes. You can then open the files and see every slider moved to your exact preference. You retain full control over the final look. We deliver edits at 0.5 seconds per photo. You get to review the results on your high resolution RAW files before sending back them to your clients or adding them to your portfolio.

How do I maintain consistent lighting across a batch of self portraits and product shots?

You maintain consistency by letting your Personal AI Profile analyze the entire batch of photos at once. In a studio environment, your lighting might shift slightly as your strobe power fluctuates or as you move your subject around the set. The AI recognizes these minor variations and compensates for them automatically. It looks at the relationship between your subject and your background in every single frame. If one shot is a third of a stop darker, the AI adjusts the exposure to match the rest of the gallery. You get a perfectly uniform look across 1,000 images in just a few minutes. You don't have to copy and paste settings and then manually tweak every photo. The AI does the tedious matching work for you. You review the batch and make any final artistic choices. You stay in complete control of the final gallery. This automated consistency frees you up to focus on the creative retouching that actually requires your artistic eye.

How is this different from manually masking the subject and background in Photoshop?

Manually masking a subject and background in Photoshop takes minutes per photo, while Imagen applies your specific adjustments to an entire catalog in seconds. When you edit a self portrait or a product shot manually, you spend hours drawing paths or waiting for local adjustment brushes to render. Our software learns your exact editing style and applies it globally and locally through your Personal AI Profile. The AI understands what parts of the image need specific contrast or color shifts based on how you edited previous studio sessions. You get your gallery back with all the Lightroom sliders already adjusted to your taste. You slash your editing time by 90% or more. You only open Photoshop for deep retouching work like removing stray hairs or compositing complex product elements. We handle the foundational color and tone work instantly. You keep total control over the final polish. You stop wasting time on repetitive masking and start finishing your studio projects faster.

How does AI editing affect my turnaround time for studio clients?

Using AI editing cuts your turnaround time from weeks to just a few days or even hours. When you finish a massive studio campaign or a complex self portrait series, the last thing you want is a mountain of raw files sitting on your hard drive. Our software processes your images at a rate of 0.5 seconds per photo. You can upload a catalog of 1,000 images and get the edits back before you finish your lunch. The AI applies your Personal AI Profile to balance the exposure on your subject and color correct your background perfectly. You get to deliver final galleries to your commercial clients incredibly fast. Faster delivery leads to happier clients and more referrals for your photography business. You also get your own personal time back. You don't spend your evenings staring at a monitor adjusting white balance. You review the edits, make your final tweaks, and export the gallery. We handle the tedious work so you can book more shoots.

Can the AI learn my specific color grading style for self portrait photography?

Yes, the AI learns your exact color grading style by analyzing your past work. You build a Personal AI Profile by uploading 3,000 previously edited photos from your studio sessions. The software studies how you manipulate colors, contrast, and tone curves. It pays close attention to how you treat skin tones on your subject and how you expose your background. Once the profile is ready, our self portrait portrait editing software applies your unique look to every new shoot. If you prefer a moody, low key style for your self portraits, the AI replicates that exact mood. If you shoot bright and airy product photography on white smooth paper, the AI matches that crisp aesthetic. You never have to settle for a generic preset look again. The AI adapts to your specific artistic vision. You review the results and make any final adjustments you want. You remain the creative director of your work. We just execute your vision at speeds you can't achieve manually.

What happens if I shoot a self portrait on a new background color I have not used before?

The AI adapts to new background colors by understanding the core principles of your editing style. Even if you introduce a bright yellow smooth paper to your studio for the first time, your Personal AI Profile knows how you typically handle saturation and luminance. The system analyzes the new scene and applies adjustments that make sense for your overall aesthetic. It accurately identifies your subject and ensures the skin tones look natural against the new backdrop. If the AI doesn't get the new color exactly right on the first try, you simply adjust the sliders to your liking. You then upload those final tweaks back into the system to update your profile. The AI learns from your corrections and gets smarter for your next shoot. You always maintain complete control over the final image. You can experiment with new lighting setups and colors in the studio without worrying about how the software will handle the files.

Do I lose control over the final look of my product and studio images?

You never lose control over the final look of your images. Imagen functions as a highly skilled assistant that does the initial heavy lifting. When you use our self portrait portrait editing software, you get a fully edited Lightroom catalog returned to you with every slider adjusted. The AI edits the exposure, white balance, and contrast for your subject and your background based on your Personal AI Profile. However, these aren't baked in changes. You can click on any photo and move the sliders to refine the edit. If you want a slightly brighter background or a cooler skin tone on your subject, you just make the change. You get to review every single photo from your studio session before you export the final files. We speed up your workflow by getting the images 90% of the way to the finish line. You apply the final 10% of creative polish. You're always the artist making the final decisions.

How do I handle cropping and straightening for product photography in the software?

You can set the AI to automatically crop and straighten your images based on your personal preferences. In product photography, having perfectly straight lines and consistent framing is essential. When you create your Personal AI Profile, the software learns your composition habits from your previous studio work. The AI can automatically level horizons and adjust the crop to keep your subject centered or aligned to the rule of thirds. It analyzes the relationship between the product and the edges of the background to create a balanced frame. This saves you from manually rotating and cropping hundreds of photos from a single session. You get a gallery that looks uniform and professional right out of the gate. You can always readjust the crop on any individual photo if you want a different composition. You keep total creative control over the framing. We just eliminate the repetitive task of straightening every single shot by hand.

Is it worth using AI editing software if I only shoot a few studio sessions a month?

It's absolutely worth using AI editing even if you only shoot a few sessions a month. Your time is valuable whether you shoot 10 photos or 1,000. When you use our self portrait portrait editing software, you eliminate hours of tedious slider adjustments. You can use that saved time to market your business, plan your next creative self portrait, or simply relax. You pay a few cents per photo, which makes it highly cost effective for low volume studio photographers. You still get the benefit of a Personal AI Profile that perfectly balances your subject and your background. The software ensures your portfolio remains consistent across all your occasional shoots. You don't need to relearn your editing workflow every time you open Lightroom. The AI remembers exactly how you like your images to look. You get professional results in minutes instead of hours. You retain full control over your art while running a much more efficient photography practice.

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