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Team Photo Culling Software

You shoot 1,000 studio portraits and product shots. We cull them in minutes so your team delivers a uniform look across every subject.

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  • DPReview
  • Shotkit
  • Expert Photography
  • Fstoppers
  • PetaPixel

Every edit your listings need, handled automatically

  • Background Mask

    Isolate subjects from backgrounds for creative composites and trading cards. Perfect for uniform team photos and athlete portraits.

  • Color Enhancement

    Make sports photos and school portraits vibrant across varying lighting. Consistent results that boost online sales.

  • Portrait Crop

    Precisely centers subjects and crops photos in 4x5 aspect ratio (adjustable to 5x7). Professional composition for picture days and yearbooks.

  • Smooth Skin

    Apply natural retouching to thousands of portraits instantly. Gently reduces blemishes while maintaining authenticity.

  • Straighten

    Correct horizon alignment and tilted images automatically. Professional composition for team photos and sports action.

  • Subject Mask

    Isolate and enhance subjects with precise local adjustments. Athletes stand out in team photos while students look their best.

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 9 AM

Sort through 1,000 headshots before your clients even wake up. Our team photo culling software picks the best expressions in minutes. You keep full control, and you don't miss a deadline.

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Brand consistency

One look for every subject

It doesn't matter if you have 5 photographers shooting different products. Imagen applies your exact style across the entire catalog. You deliver a perfectly uniform look for every client.

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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, and how does AI change it?

Studio and product photographers editing involves managing large volumes of high resolution images to find the perfect shot. You spend hours reviewing hundreds of identical setups to check focus on the subject, lighting consistency, and clarity on the background. We built Imagen to give you those hours back. By using team photo culling software, your entire studio staff works together smoothly. The AI learns exactly what your team looks for in a perfect shot. It groups duplicate images from your catalog, selects the sharpest subject, and flags images with a distracting background. You'll cut your culling time by up to 80%, letting your team focus on final retouching and creative work. You stay in complete control of the final selection. The AI simply handles the tedious process of zooming in on 1,000 similar files to check for closed eyes or soft focus. Your studio moves faster, your team collaborates without friction, and you deliver final images to clients days ahead of schedule.

How does team photo culling software work for a multi-shooter studio?

It works by creating a single, unified workflow for everyone in your studio. When several photographers shoot a massive product campaign, you often end up with 5,000 images that look nearly identical. Our team photo culling software analyzes every single file across all your shooters. It evaluates the technical details like focus on the subject, exposure limits, and consistency across the background. We group similar shots together and rank them based on your established criteria. This means your lead retoucher doesn't waste hours sorting through outtakes. The AI identifies the absolute best shots from the session and presents them for your final approval. Everyone on your team logs in and sees the exact same culled catalog. You eliminate the confusion of passing hard drives around the studio or wondering which photographer shot which product. You'll speed up your delivery time by 75% because the heavy lifting is already done before your retouchers even open the files. You keep total creative control while removing the bottleneck of manual sorting.

How is AI culling different from doing it manually in Lightroom or Capture One?

Manual culling requires you to stare at a screen and zoom in on 2,000 individual photos just to check if the subject is sharp. You hit the arrow keys endlessly, comparing tiny details against a plain background. AI culling does that technical analysis for you in a fraction of the time. Imagen processes your entire studio shoot at lightning speed, analyzing focus, exposure, and composition instantly. Instead of spending 4 hours clicking through a product catalog, you spend 15 minutes reviewing the best selections our team photo culling software picked out. You'll never lose control because you always make the final call on what gets delivered. The AI simply acts as your trusted assistant, removing the blurred, misfired, or poorly lit shots from your view. Your studio saves massive amounts of time on every single campaign. By automating the most tedious part of your workflow, you free up your team to focus on color grading, complex retouching, and actually shooting more products.

Does this software work directly with my camera RAW files?

Yes, the software works smoothly with all major camera RAW formats right out of the box. You'll never need to waste time making heavy previews or converting files before you start working. When you bring your RAW files into the studio from a massive product shoot, you simply load them into the app. The AI immediately begins analyzing the raw data to check the sharpness of your subject and the exposure of your background. Because we read the RAW data directly, the team photo culling software makes incredibly accurate decisions about focus and lighting. Your team skips the 2 hours usually spent waiting for standard previews to build. You get right to the review phase, where you easily verify the AI selections. This direct RAW compatibility keeps your studio workflow fast, clean, and incredibly efficient. You maintain the highest possible image quality from the moment the shutter clicks to the final client delivery.

How does automated culling affect my turnaround time for commercial clients?

Automated culling slashes your turnaround time by up to 80% on large commercial jobs. When a client needs 500 final product shots for a seasonal catalog, your team usually spends days just sorting the files. By using team photo culling software, you reduce that sorting phase to mere minutes. The AI instantly finds the images with perfect lighting on the background and tack sharp focus on the subject. Your studio retouchers start working on the final selections on day 1 instead of day 3. This massive speed advantage lets you deliver final assets to your clients faster than your competitors. You'll take on more commercial campaigns without needing to hire additional staff just to sort photos. We give you the tools to scale your studio revenue while actually working fewer hours. You consistently beat your deadlines, keeping your commercial clients happy and coming back for their next big product launch.

Can the AI maintain consistency across different product lines and setups?

The AI easily maintains strict consistency across every product line you photograph. Consistency is the most critical factor for any commercial studio. When you shoot a catalog with 3,000 items, every single image needs to match. Our team photo culling software learns your specific technical requirements for a perfect shot. It evaluates the exact placement of the subject within the frame and checks for absolute uniformity across the background. If a flash misfires and drops the exposure by half a stop, the AI flags it immediately. Your team no longer relies on tired eyes to catch minor lighting shifts at the end of a long day. We built Imagen to protect your brand standards automatically. You guarantee that every product image sent to your client meets your exact studio criteria. You remove human error from the sorting process, keeping a perfectly matched final gallery every single time you deliver.

Do I lose creative control when I use AI to sort my images?

You'll never lose creative control when you bring AI into your workflow. The AI acts as your dedicated studio assistant, not your replacement. It takes care of the boring, repetitive task of checking 1,000 files to make sure the subject is in focus and the background is free of major distractions. Our team photo culling software makes recommendations based on technical perfection, but you always make the final decision. You easily review the AI selections and make any adjustments before moving to the editing phase. If you want to keep an unconventional shot that the AI flagged, you simply click a button to include it. We designed Imagen to empower your creative vision by removing the technical busywork. Your team spends their energy on the artistic side of retouching rather than straining their eyes looking for motion blur. You stay completely in the driver seat from start to finish.

How does the system handle complex shots with multiple products in one frame?

The system easily manages complex flat lays and multi-product setups. When your studio sets up a complicated scene, you need every single item in the frame to look perfect. The AI analyzes the entire composition, checking depth of field across the whole image. It ensures every subject is crisp and the background lighting remains even. If you shoot 50 variations of a complex arrangement, our team photo culling software identifies the exact frame where the focus hits perfectly across all items. You save hours of zooming in and panning across 100 megapixel files just to check the edges of your frame. The software groups similar compositions together, letting your team quickly compare the best options side by side. We give you the confidence to know you captured the perfect group shot before you even tear down the physical set. You move on to the next setup faster, maximizing your daily shooting schedule.

Can several editors review the culled gallery at the same time?

Yes, several editors can access and review the culled gallery simultaneously. Collaboration is the biggest advantage of using dedicated team photo culling software. In a busy commercial studio, you often have a lead photographer, an art director, and a retouching team all needing access to the same project. We centralize the entire process so everyone stays on the same page. Once the AI finishes selecting the sharpest subject and the cleanest background, the results sync across your team. Your art director leaves notes on specific selections while your retouchers begin prepping the files for final delivery. You eliminate the messy process of exporting low resolution proofs and waiting for email approvals. Everyone works from the same source of truth, drastically speeding up your internal feedback loop. You'll cut your communication time in half and get final assets to your clients much faster.

Why is this better than the automatic grouping features already in my camera?

In-camera grouping features only look at the time stamp to bundle your bursts together. They don't analyze the actual content of your photos. Our team photo culling software looks deep into the pixel data of every single image. When you shoot a fast burst in the studio, the AI evaluates the technical quality of the subject and the lighting on the background. It actively separates the blurry shots from the sharp ones. Camera software leaves you to manually sort through 20 identical frames to find the one where the flash fired perfectly. We eliminate that manual work completely. Imagen instantly identifies the absolute best frame from every burst sequence and hides the technical failures. You stop wasting your expensive studio time doing the job of a computer. Your team gets straight to the creative editing process, saving you hundreds of hours of manual labor every single month.

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