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Freelance event photographers spend hours moving, flagging, and editing raw files before delivering a gallery. Automating batch import and first‑pass sorting removes manual clicks, lets you start the workflow from a phone, and frees up CPU for creative edits later.
Option A: Photo Mechanic + AI Plugin
In Photo Mechanic, enable the AI ingest plugin that watches a watched folder. As images copy from the card, the plugin runs AI culling, applies color labels, and moves files to the hierarchy you define. Set the plugin to “Run AI Culling on Ingest” so every file is evaluated before you see it.
Option B: Lightroom Classic + AI Presets
Lightroom Classic can run AI‑based presets during import. In the Import dialog, choose “Apply During Import” → “Develop Settings” and select an AI culling preset (e.g., “AI Culling – Wedding Ceremony”). The preset flags rejects, adds IPTC metadata, and places files into the correct sub‑folder.
Option C: Fully Cloud‑Based (TurtlePic)
Upload raw files directly to TurtlePic from your phone or laptop. The service performs AI culling on its servers, returns a sorted folder structure, and requires no local CPU load. Advantage: you can start the upload while still on location. Disadvantage: a 50 GB wedding card may need 30–60 minutes of upload time depending on your internet speed.
Recommended Folder Hierarchy (Wedding Example)
/Events/[Date]_[Event]/00_Capture/ – raw originals
/Events/[Date]_[Event]/01_Selects/ – AI‑selected images
/Events/[Date]_[Event]/02_Edits/ – finished edits
/Events/[Date]_[Event]/03_Delivery/ – client‑ready gallery
Import Settings to Activate AI
Check “Run AI Culling on Ingest” (if plugin is active). Apply During Import: enable “Develop Settings” and choose a base preset such as “AI Culling – Wedding Ceremony”. Apply IPTC metadata: your copyright, contact info, and keywords like “wedding, reception, dance”.
AI Culling Rules
Auto‑flag images with sharpness 0.9 but blink probability > 80 %. Set blink detection sensitivity to high for portraits, medium for candids. Enforce composition rules that avoid crops cutting off limbs. Assign a Green color label to all keeps.
Create a Smart Collection for Selects
In Lightroom Classic, make a Smart Collection named “AI Selects – Wedding” with rules: Color Label is Green, Rating ≥ 1, and Keyword contains “wedding”. This collection updates automatically as the AI tags new imports.
Basic Editing Preset Application
After the first pass, apply a basic editing preset (e.g., +0.3 EV exposure for dark receptions, slight contrast boost, and a neutral white balance) during export or in a Develop sync step. This gives a consistent look while you reserve time for fine‑tuning.
Workflow Summary
1. Connect card → trigger ingest (Photo Mechanic, Lightroom, or TurtlePic).
2. AI runs culling, labels, and moves files to the hierarchy.
3. Review the Green‑labeled Smart Collection.
4. Apply basic preset, then edit selects for final delivery.
For a comprehensive guide with detailed workflows, templates, and additional strategies, see my e-book: AI for Freelance Event Photographers: How to Automate Client Gallery Sorting, Culling, and Basic Editing Presets.
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