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Automated Event Photo Culling Software

Turn a 1,000-photo corporate event around in hours, not days. We help event photographers cull fast so you'll deliver by the next morning.

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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.

  • 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.

  • Subject Mask

    Isolate and enhance subjects with intelligent adjustments. Keynote speakers and key moments get the emphasis they need.

  • Teeth Whitening

    Brighten smiles naturally in corporate portraits. Subtle enhancement on thousands of photos.

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

Turn 1,000 photos around in hours

You shoot a corporate event and need to deliver fast. Our automated event photo culling software helps you pick the best shots and edit 1,000 photos in hours. You're ready to send by morning.

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Consistent team edits

One style across your whole team

When you hire multiple photographers for a party, the gallery still needs to look like your brand. Imagen applies your Personal AI Profile to every image so you don't lose your signature style.

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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 exactly is event and corporate photographers editing when using AI tools?

Event and corporate photographers editing with AI means handing the repetitive parts of your post-production to a smart assistant while you keep total creative control. You train a Personal AI Profile using your past catalogs, and the software learns exactly how you adjust exposure, white balance, and contrast. When you upload a new catalog from a 3,000-image corporate gala, the AI applies your exact style to every single photo in minutes. You don't have to spend hours tweaking sliders for every change in lighting across a massive venue. The system analyzes each photo individually to make precise adjustments. This gives you a massive head start on your final gallery. You simply review the applied edits, make any final tweaks, and deliver the gallery to your clients faster than ever. Automated Event Photo Culling Software pairs perfectly with this editing process by helping you select the best shots of speakers and guests before you even begin color grading. You'll get your life back, and your clients get their photos in record time.

How does Automated Event Photo Culling Software speed up my post-production workflow?

Automated Event Photo Culling Software cuts your selection time by up to 80% by instantly grouping duplicate shots and highlighting the best images. When you photograph a fast-paced corporate event, you easily shoot 4,000 frames to capture the perfect moments. Sorting through those manually takes hours of tedious work. Our culling tool uses advanced algorithms to evaluate focus, exposure, and the expressions on the faces of your guests. It flags closed eyes and blurry movements automatically. You set your strict preferences for how many similar photos you want to keep. The software then creates a curated selection of the absolute best moments from the venue. You don't hand over the final decision to a machine. You simply review the smart selections, make your final choices, and move straight into the editing phase. This rapid selection process frees you up to focus on the creative side of your business and take on more clients throughout the year.

How is AI editing different from doing it manually for a massive corporate gallery?

AI editing analyzes the specific technical details of every single image before applying adjustments, whereas manual editing requires you to sync settings across hundreds of photos and fix them individually. When you sync presets manually, a slight change in the lighting at the venue means you have to go back and fix 50 consecutive photos by hand. Our system looks at the exact exposure and white balance of each file. It makes unique adjustments to every individual photo based on your Personal AI Profile. If you move from a bright outdoor patio to a dark conference room during a corporate event, the AI adapts instantly. You get an incredibly consistent baseline edit across 2,000 images in under 10 minutes. You spend your valuable time refining the most important shots of the VIP guests instead of fixing basic white balance errors. Imagen handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on sending back a beautiful final product to your corporate clients.

Does the software know how to pick the best expressions of attendees during a panel discussion?

Yes, the software evaluates faces to ensure you keep the most flattering and engaging expressions from every interaction. When you photograph a panel discussion at a major corporate event, you take rapid bursts of photos to catch someone speaking naturally. Automated Event Photo Culling Software analyzes these bursts specifically to find the exact moment when the speaker looks confident and the guests in the crowd look engaged. It detects blinks, awkward half-open mouths, and motion blur instantly. The system groups the similar photos together and assigns a star rating to the sharpest image with the best facial expressions. You avoid the mind-numbing task of zooming in on 15 identical photos to check for closed eyes. You simply look at the top-rated photo, confirm it meets your standards, and move forward. This intelligent grouping saves you hours of frustration after a long day of shooting inside a dark venue.

How does AI editing affect my turnaround time for a large corporate gallery?

AI editing slashes your turnaround time from several weeks to just a few days by automating the most time-consuming parts of post-production. A typical corporate event yields around 3,000 raw files that need sorting, color correction, and cropping. Doing this manually takes upwards of 20 hours of focused work behind a computer screen. By using Automated Event Photo Culling Software and AI editing, you reduce that technical workload to less than 2 hours. You upload your catalog to Imagen, and the system processes 1,000 images in about 5 minutes. You'll get a fully edited catalog back before you even finish backing up your hard drives. You only need to spend a fraction of your normal time reviewing the final gallery to ensure the venue and the guests look perfect. Faster delivery thrills your corporate clients and often leads to higher tips, glowing reviews, and repeat bookings for their future corporate gatherings.

Can I create a specific look for a dark indoor conference space?

You absolutely can train a Personal AI Profile to handle the unique challenges of dark indoor spaces perfectly. Corporate photographers know that a dimly lit venue requires a very different editing approach than a bright outdoor festival. You simply feed the software at least 3,000 of your previously edited photos from similar dark environments. The system learns exactly how you push the shadows, handle noise reduction, and balance skin tones under artificial lighting. When you shoot your next indoor event, the AI applies those exact preferences to your new raw files. The guests will look natural and well-lit, even if the original files were underexposed. You can also build multiple profiles for different types of jobs. You might have one profile for bright daytime corporate retreats and another specifically for dark evening galas. This flexibility keeps your unique brand style remains consistent across every single gallery you deliver.

Does the system work directly with my camera RAW files from a corporate shoot?

Yes, the system works seamlessly with your camera RAW files by integrating directly with your existing Lightroom Classic workflow. You don't need to export massive folders of high-resolution files or change how you organize your hard drives. You simply create a standard catalog after your event and import your RAW files just like you always do. Our software reads the smart previews from your catalog to analyze the images and apply edits. This means the upload process takes seconds, not hours. Once the edits are complete, the software syncs the adjustments directly back to the RAW files on your local machine. You maintain the highest possible image quality for the final gallery you deliver to the venue coordinators and the guests. This non-destructive process means you can always tweak the sliders in Lightroom afterward. You'll get the incredible speed of AI without sacrificing a single pixel of data from your original files.

How does the software handle mixed lighting situations across different areas of a conference?

The software handles mixed lighting easily by analyzing the unique color temperature and exposure of every single photo independently. At a large corporate event, you often move from a room with harsh fluorescent lights to a ballroom with warm tungsten bulbs in a matter of minutes. Manual batch editing fails here because syncing a preset across mixed lighting ruins half the photos. Our AI looks at the actual content of the image before adjusting the sliders. It calculates the exact white balance needed for the guests in the fluorescent room and then calculates a completely different white balance for the warm ballroom. You get perfectly consistent skin tones across the entire venue without having to mask or manually tweak individual rooms. This frame-by-frame analysis eliminates the most frustrating part of corporate editing. You deliver a cohesive gallery that looks incredible from the first morning keynote to the final evening networking session.

Do I keep full control over the final images I deliver to my clients?

You retain 100% control over every single image from the moment you import files to the final export. We designed Imagen to act as your highly skilled assistant, not your replacement. The AI does the heavy lifting by getting your edits 90% of the way there in a matter of minutes. Once the software finishes processing your corporate event, you review the catalog in Lightroom Classic exactly as you normally would. You can adjust the exposure on a specific shot of the venue, crop tighter on important guests, or tweak the contrast on a keynote speaker. The sliders remain completely active and unlocked. If you make manual adjustments during your review, the system actually learns from those tweaks to improve your Personal AI Profile for future shoots. You save countless hours on repetitive tasks while ensuring your artistic vision dictates the final look of every gallery.

What happens when the ambient lighting changes drastically while photographing attendees outdoors?

The AI adapts to drastic lighting changes instantly by treating every single frame as a brand new calculation. When you photograph guests at an outdoor corporate event, a passing cloud can drop your exposure by two full stops in a fraction of a second. If you shoot 50 frames during that lighting shift, manual editing forces you to fix the exposure on each frame one by one. Our software identifies the drop in ambient light and mathematically adjusts the exposure slider for each individual file to match your desired final look. The first sunny photo and the last cloudy photo will look perfectly consistent side by side in the final gallery. You don't have to worry about missing a great candid moment because you were busy adjusting your camera settings at the venue. The AI catches those exposure variations and corrects them automatically, saving you hours of tedious correction work.

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