Alright, here’s the thing: editing photos? Necessary. Editing photos for hours on end while your to-do list stares you down? Not necessary. That’s where Imagen AI swoops in like the hero you didn’t know you needed (but trust me, you do). This little AI buddy will take care of the bulk of your editing while you handle… well, literally anything else. Like finally figuring out how your kids keep losing all the matching socks (seriously, where do they go?!).
So let’s jump into how you can use Imagen AI with Lightroom and still have time for the important stuff—like watching that one episode of your show that you’ve started five times.
Step 1: Keep It Easy – Use Your Existing Lightroom Catalog
First up, we’re not here to make things more complicated. You’re busy (understatement of the year), so let’s skip the whole “export a new catalog” thing. Nope, we’re working with what you’ve already got in Lightroom, because we’re smart like that. 💁♀️
- Open Lightroom and Pick Your Photos
Head into Lightroom and select the photos you want to edit. Whether it’s the 500 adorable-but-chaotic family photos from the park or the “everyone’s looking in different directions, but it’s fine” shots from last weekend’s mini-session, just grab ‘em. - Close Lightroom
And then close it. Yep, you heard me. We’re keeping it simple, friends—no exporting needed. (It’s like shoving all the clutter into a closet before guests come over. Out of sight, out of mind, right?)
Step 2: Imagen AI to the Rescue
Now that you’ve wrangled your photos, it’s time to let Imagen AI work its magic. Think of this as the editing equivalent of putting something in the slow cooker and walking away. Except, it’s faster and doesn’t require actual cooking.
- Open Imagen AI
Time to open up Imagen AI and let it do its thing. You’re about to feel super productive while barely lifting a finger. Win. - Click ‘New Project’
Hit the big shiny ‘New Project’ button like it’s a reset button on the day. We’re about to get those photos edited in record time.
Step 3: Upload Like a Boss
Here comes the fun part—uploading your photos to Imagen AI. Don’t worry, you’ve totally got this.
- Add Your Lightroom Catalog
Click ‘Add Catalog’ and choose the catalog you were just working on in Lightroom. No need to export a new one, because who has time for that? (Not you, with the pile of unfolded laundry eyeballing you from across the room.) - Filter Your Photos
If you need to narrow things down, go ahead and use the filters—by rating, by date, or by “these are the only ones where everyone’s smiling, kind of.” Choose your best shots and let’s roll. - Start Uploading
Hit that ‘Start Upload’ button like you’re sending a text to cancel plans because, let’s be real, you weren’t going anyway. Let Imagen AI do the heavy lifting while you kick back. Maybe even fold one towel. (Just kidding, we know that’s not happening.)
Step 4: Get Your Edits Back – It’s Like Magic
Once Imagen AI finishes doing its thing (in way less time than it would’ve taken you), it’s time to get those beautifully edited photos back.
- Download the Edited Catalog
When Imagen AI is done, it’ll give you the heads up—like, “Hey, your edits are ready and they look fab.” Click ‘Download Catalog’ and bring those babies home. - Open Lightroom Again
Open Lightroom back up and watch as your beautifully edited photos load in. It’s like opening a box of donuts, except these edits won’t make you feel guilty. 🍩
Step 5: Add Your Magic Touch
Okay, Imagen AI’s handled the heavy stuff, but now it’s time for you to swoop in with your artistic genius. This is your chance to make sure every image is just the way you want it (but like, with minimal effort, because we’re efficient around here).
- Fine-Tune the Edits
Got a few tweaks to make? Maybe bump the brightness or fix that one image where someone’s eyes are almost open. Now’s your moment to shine. But don’t stress it—you’re already 90% done. High five! 🙌 - Export and Done
Once you’ve given everything a final look, export your images as usual. You’re officially done. Now go reward yourself by pretending to fold the laundry while binge-watching your latest show. (We see you.)
Step 6: Enjoy the Extra Time – Or Don’t, It’s Your Call
So now that you’ve shaved a good chunk of time off your editing workflow, what’s next? Maybe you’ll finally tackle that junk drawer, or maybe you’ll take a “break” (which, let’s be real, is just an uninterrupted scroll through Instagram). Either way, you’ve earned it.
Final Thoughts: Imagen AI = More Edits, Less Stress
And there you have it, my friend! Imagen AI is basically your editing sidekick, taking care of the boring stuff so you can focus on… well, anything else. Whether it’s editing family sessions, lifestyle shoots, or that one set of photos where the kids did everything but sit still, this workflow will save you serious time.
Give it a try and let me know how much time you’ve saved (and how long that laundry pile lasted, just for fun). Because remember: editing doesn’t have to be a marathon, but folding laundry? That’s a battle we’ll never win. 😉
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