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AI Workflow for Dog Walkers & Sitters Media

Process your volume shoots fast. Deliver consistent crops, skin retouching, and sharp eyes across 1,000s of school, family, and pet portraits.

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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 portrait editing

Deliver galleries by tomorrow

Build an AI Workflow for Dog Walkers & Sitters Media, school sports, and family headshots. You'll shoot 1,000 portraits and deliver them tomorrow with skin retouching and eye sharpening.

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Brand consistency

Match every photographer

Keep colors and crops consistent across 5,000 team photos. It doesn't matter who shoots them. Imagen matches your style on every individual portrait, so your team delivers perfect results.

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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.

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 is the best approach to sports and school photographers editing?

You need a system that handles massive volume without sacrificing individual quality. When you capture a team of 50 kids or a fast action sequence, editing every single photo manually takes days. We give you back that time. Imagen learns exactly how you color correct and crop, applying your unique style across thousands of images in minutes. You get consistent results whether you shoot a high school basketball game or a quiet family portrait. The software focuses on the details that matter most to your clients. It sharpens eyes, smooths skin, and fixes exposure for every athlete on the field. You stay in complete control of the final gallery. You review the edits, make any small tweaks, and export the finished files directly to your clients. This approach cuts your post production time by up to 90%, letting you book more jobs and grow your business. You deliver beautiful galleries faster, keeping parents and coaches thrilled with your work.

How do you maintain consistent skin tones across thousands of student headshots?

We analyze the specific lighting and white balance of every single photo to keep skin tones perfectly accurate. When you photograph a massive school roster or a large team, the lighting changes from morning to afternoon. Our software adjusts to those shifts automatically. You teach your Personal AI Profile how you prefer your colors to look, and it applies that exact standard to every face. It handles the heavy lifting of portrait retouching by smoothing blemishes and brightening eyes for every athlete. You get a gallery of 2,000 images that look like you edited them all in the exact same room at the exact same time. This consistency translates beautifully across other niches too, from editorial work to family sessions. You never have to worry about one player looking orange and another looking blue. You review the final batch, tweak anything you want to change, and send off a flawless gallery. You save over 10 hours a week while sending back the highest quality images to your schools.

Can the software handle unpredictable movement and blur in my weekend tournament galleries?

You get crisp and perfectly cropped photos even when the subjects move at top speed. Fast action requires precise shutter speeds and careful focus, but sometimes the framing is slightly off in the heat of the moment. Imagen analyzes the content of the image to straighten horizons and crop tightly around the main subject. Whether you capture a soccer player scoring a goal or a track athlete crossing the finish line, the software knows exactly where to center the attention. It corrects the exposure and contrast to make the subject pop against the background. You can trust the tool to process a 3,000 image tournament gallery while you sleep. When you wake up, every team photo and individual action shot is ready for your final review. You maintain total creative control over the final crop and color. This reliable process helps you deliver professional results to parents who want the perfect portrait of their child playing the sport they love.

Does the system apply targeted face retouching for high volume picture days?

You get beautiful and natural face retouching applied automatically to every single student. Picture days mean processing thousands of files on a tight deadline. Our software targets the specific features of each face to apply subtle skin smoothing and eye sharpening. It treats every photo like a custom portrait, ensuring every athlete and student looks their absolute best. You don't have to open a separate program to fix minor blemishes or adjust local exposure on a dark face. The AI takes care of these localized adjustments across the entire batch in minutes. This level of detail works perfectly for school photos, corporate headshots, and family sessions. You review the applied edits and keep the final say on the exact level of retouching. You cut your editing time by 85% while providing a premium product to your clients. Parents notice the difference when their child gets a flawless team photo, and that quality brings those schools back to you year after year.

How is this different from manually adjusting every face using traditional editing software?

You skip the tedious repetition of moving sliders for hours on end. Manual editing forces you to treat every single action shot and posed portrait as an isolated task. When you photograph a large team, doing this by hand limits how many clients you can take on. Imagen automates the repetitive steps by learning your exact style and applying it at incredible speed. Instead of spending 15 hours editing a weekend tournament, you spend 15 minutes reviewing the completed gallery. The software adjusts the white balance, exposure, and color grading for every athlete simultaneously. You never lose your creative touch because the AI Profile mimics your specific decisions based on your past work. You use the software as a trusted assistant that does the heavy lifting for you. This frees you up to book more shoots, spend time with your family, or expand into new business areas. You stay in the driver seat while the tool takes care of the exhausting manual labor.

Will this tool work for other photography niches outside of my school contracts?

You can easily apply this exact same workflow to any photography niche you want to explore. Many volume photographers take on side projects during the off season to keep revenue flowing. You might shoot editorial portraits, large family reunions, or even build an AI Workflow for Dog Walkers & Sitters Media. The software adapts to whatever subject matter you feed it. You simply create a new Personal AI Profile for each distinct style or niche. When you photograph a fast action pet session, the tool applies the same precise cropping and color correction that it uses for a human athlete. It sharpens the eyes and balances the exposure perfectly. You get reliable and consistent results across every type of session you book. This flexibility allows you to scale your business without worrying about an unmanageable editing backlog. You deliver stunning galleries to every single client, whether you photograph a high school team or a local pet sitting business.

Do I lose control over the final look of my team rosters and individual shots?

You always retain 100% control over every single photo you deliver. We built this tool to act as your reliable editing assistant, not your replacement. The software applies your personalized editing style to the gallery, but you make the final call on every image. When you get the edited files back, you open them in your preferred software to review the action shots and posed photos. If you want to tweak the exposure on a specific athlete or adjust the crop on a portrait, you simply move the sliders just like you normally do. The AI Profile even learns from these final adjustments to improve future edits. You get the benefit of massive time savings without ever compromising your artistic vision. You dictate the exact look and feel of your team galleries from start to finish. You deliver work that looks authentically yours, because it is entirely based on your unique creative choices.

What impact does automated editing have on my gallery delivery times?

You'll slash your turnaround times from weeks to just a few days or even hours. Waiting on photos frustrates parents and coaches who want to share their memories immediately. When you shoot a massive tournament with 4,000 images, manual editing creates a massive bottleneck. Imagen processes those files at a speed of 1,500 photos per hour. You upload the raw files after the game, and the edited gallery is ready for your review before your morning coffee. Every action sequence and individual portrait gets fully color corrected and cropped while you rest. You get your weekends back and your clients get their photos faster than they ever expected. Fast delivery makes you look like a hero to every athlete and team you photograph. This speed leads to better print sales, happier clients, and more referrals for your business. You completely eliminate the stress of a massive editing backlog hanging over your head.

Does the system recognize different lighting setups across multiple gyms and outdoor fields?

The software instantly adapts to the unique lighting conditions of every single location you shoot. Sports photographers deal with terrible gym lighting, bright midday sun, and dark stadiums all in the same weekend. Our tool analyzes the specific exposure and color temperature of each individual photo to make the correct adjustments. If you photograph a team outdoors in the afternoon and then move inside for individual shots, the AI balances the files so the entire gallery looks cohesive. It fixes the harsh shadows on a portrait and corrects the weird color casts from fluorescent gym lights. Every athlete looks natural and perfectly lit, regardless of where the action happens. You don't have to create separate presets for every single field or arena you visit. The software does the complex color math for you, saving you countless hours of tedious slider adjustments. You deliver a beautifully consistent gallery every single time.

How do I start teaching the software my specific editing style for volume photography?

You start by uploading a catalog of your previously edited photos to build your Personal AI Profile. The software needs to see how you handle color, exposure, and cropping across different situations. We recommend uploading at least 3,000 edited images from your past school and sports sessions. The system analyzes how you edit a bright outdoor action shot versus a posed indoor portrait. It learns exactly how you prefer the skin tones to look on every athlete and how you crop a team photo. Once the profile finishes building, you can apply it immediately to your next unedited gallery. The setup process is incredibly simple and we're always available to help you get started. You invest a small amount of time upfront to save yourself thousands of hours in the future. You get a customized editing tool that knows your exact preferences and takes care of your massive volume with ease.

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