Introduction
AI might sound intimidating, but it’s actually your new business bestie. Think of AI as the ultimate time saver, consistency maker, and speed booster for your photography workflow. If you’re not using AI photo editing yet, those who are will leap ahead of you in no time. They’ll have “go-go gadget arms” helping them with all the repetitive tasks you’re still doing manually.
When AI editing first entered the scene, I was in the midst of outsourcing my editing and was frustrated with the slow turnaround times and average results. Enter AI photo editing—specifically, Imagen AI—and everything changed. What was once a long and tedious process became efficient and consistent. And guess what? It keeps getting better the more you use it. Let’s dive into all things Imagen AI and see how it can transform your editing process.
Slide left / right to see the before & after of this Imagen AI photo edit (yes, the people look amazing, but check out those buildings!)
Section 1: What is Imagen AI Photo Editing?
Imagen AI is an AI-powered editing tool designed to speed up your workflow by editing (and even culling) your images for you. The process is simple: you feed edited photos to Imagen so the algorithm can learn how you edit. If you’re just starting out or don’t have enough photos to train the AI, no problem! You can use a Talent AI profile or purchase a profile through Imagen (think of it as an AI photo editing preset). The best part? You can try out all profiles for free before deciding which one suits you best.
And here’s the icing on the cake: when you sign up for Imagen AI, you get 1,500 free edits. This gives you the perfect opportunity to experience firsthand how much time you can save and how consistent your results can be with AI photo editing.
Here’s how it works: after uploading your photos via a Lightroom catalog, Imagen AI edits them using your profile. When you open the catalog in Lightroom, your edits are already applied to each photo. And unlike traditional presets that apply the same adjustments across the board, Imagen AI individually tailors exposure, white balance, contrast, and other settings for each photo. This means you can spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time on creative edits—or just deliver your gallery earlier than ever, thanks to AI photo editing.
Uploading your photos for edit:
Downloading your edited photos:
Section 2: Setting Up and Customizing Your Profile
Setting up your Imagen AI profile is straightforward. Start by gathering your best, most consistent edits from your archives. Make sure to include a variety of lighting conditions so the algorithm can learn how to handle different scenarios. You’ll need at least 3,000 edited images to train your profile, but the more you have, the better the AI photo editing results will be.
If you don’t have 3,000 images, there are other ways to get started:
- Lite Profile: Build a profile based on a preset you already use. Imagen AI will ask you a series of questions about your preferences (like white balance and contrast) to tailor the edits.
- Talent AI Profile: Use an existing Talent AI profile as a starting point until you gather enough images to create your own. Remember, you can try these profiles for free to see which one fits your style.
- Purchase a Profile: Buy a profile from another creator and customize it to match your own style or to emulate the edits of your favorite photographer. (You can give mine a try here and get 1,500 free edits)
Section 3: Why I Use AI
Every single session of mine is now edited through Imagen AI photo editing. To date, I’ve saved a whopping 754 hours—yes, that’s 12 full days—thanks to this tool. That’s time I’ve been able to spend with my kids, invest in continued learning, take on more clients, and improve my companies internal systems & processes.
But it’s not just about time savings. Imagen AI ensures that every client receives consistent, high-quality edits – and does so in record time (usually, I’ll have my edits back in a few minutes…just enough time to respond to a few client emails!). That’s a win-win for both the photographer and the client, leading to happy clients and a stress-free AI photo editing process for me.
Section 4: Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Significant time savings and efficiency gains.
- Consistent edits tailored to your personalized style.
- Easy setup and intuitive integration with Lightroom.
- Great starting point for beginners, with customizable pre-made profiles.
- 1,500 free edits when you sign up, plus the ability to try profiles for free.
Cons:
- Initial requirement of 3,000 images for profile setup.
- Occasional need for minor adjustments.
- Potential limitations for photographers with highly varied or experimental styles, or those who don’t use Lightroom.
Conclusion
Imagen AI has been a game-changer for my photography workflow. The time savings alone have been invaluable, allowing me to focus on other aspects of my business and even launch a new business, Little Llamas Children’s Boutique, which has been a dream of mine for years but never had the time.
If you’re a photographer looking to streamline your editing process and achieve consistent results, I highly recommend giving AI photo editing with Imagen AI a try. It’s particularly beneficial for those who already use Lightroom and have a well-defined editing style.
Remember, AI photo editing tools like Imagen AI aren’t here to replace your creativity but to enhance it. By automating repetitive tasks, you free up time and mental space to focus on what truly matters—capturing and creating stunning images.
And if you want to learn more about how AI and other tools can revolutionize your photography business, check out my “Ain’t Got Time” course coming soon! Lastly, if you like my editing style, go check out my Sunshine Pixiedust profile and receive 1500 free photo edits.
If you enjoyed this article, then be sure to check out 5 Tools that will Help You Succeed in Your Photography Business.
view + leave comments . . .