ON1 unveils a game-changing AI tool for portrait and wedding photographers

ON1 has just launched its latest product, Lightpanel, which could be a workflow game-changer for busy photographers. The new workflow tool is specifically designed for portrait and wedding photographers who need to use their time wisely. It uses cutting-edge AI-powered technology to integrate seamlessly with Adobe Lightroom Classic, offering a solution to the time-intensive challenges of post-production.

Lightpanel will launch officially in February and aims to simplify the often arduous tasks of culling, editing, and retouching thousands of images while remaining within the familiar environment of Lightroom Classic.

So many photos, so little time

High-volume photographers, especially those in the portrait and wedding sectors, often face the daunting task of managing and perfecting thousands of photos per shoot or event. Traditional workflows often require jumping between multiple apps to sort, edit, and finalize images. Lightpanel eliminates these extra steps by streamlining the process within Lightroom Classic, offering unparalleled efficiency and creativity.

Key features

• AI-Powered culling and editing:
  Lightpanel uses advanced AI to group similar images, identify the sharpest shots, and even compare faces, all within Lightroom. This means photographers can spend more time behind the camera and less time in front of a screen.
• Smart edits tailored to every scene:
  Lightpanel adapts its edits to the context of each photo, applying professional-grade refinements with intelligent adjustments for colour, tone, and detail.
• Personalized Style Suggestions:
  The AI learns from past edits to recommend creative adjustments that enhance your unique style like having a digital assistant.
• Future-Ready Features:
  ON1 plans to roll out job and order tracking features soon after the initial release, further improving functionality for photographers.

Simplifying the workflow

Lightpanel is the only AI tool designed specifically to work alongside Lightroom Classic. Unlike other solutions that require exporting or duplicating files, Lightpanel keeps everything within the Lightroom ecosystem, ensuring a lightweight, easy-to-use experience without unnecessary extras.

Dan Harlacher, ON1’s VP of Product, explains that Lightpanel is about “helping photographers save hours by identifying the best photos faster and perfecting them with minimal effort.” By automating repetitive tasks like culling and retouching, photographers can “edit less and earn more,” focusing their energy on creativity and client relationships.

Price and availability

Lightpanel is currently being offered at $199.99 for an annual subscription, $100 off its regular price of $299.99. You can pre-order now, and the subscription will begin in February when the product officially launches.

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