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🎧 The Sounds (and Chaos) of Editing Days

What I Listen to and Watch While I Edit Photos

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Editing days can get long — especially after a full weekend of shoots. Hours spent behind the screen, sorting through images, color grading, and piecing together galleries can feel like both art and endurance training.


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So what keeps me company while I work? A steady stream of podcasts, YouTube rabbit holes, and the occasional “one episode turns into five” binge-watch.


🕵️ True Crime & Curious Minds


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When I’m deep in editing mode and want something that keeps my brain engaged but my hands busy, I always lean toward storytelling podcasts. A few

staples on repeat:


🎙️ Crime Junkie – My go-to for that perfect mix of mystery and narrative.

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🕯️ Dark History – Bailey Sarian’s voice + dark historical stories = editing fuel.

👻 Lore – Atmospheric, creepy, and perfect for late-night editing sessions.

💰 Swindled – White-collar crime, shady businesses, and wild twists.

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🐉 Fantasy Fangirls – Because sometimes I need a dose of fun fandom energy in between crime stories.

🧠 The Why Files – Weird science, conspiracy theories, and stories that make me go, “Wait… what?”


There’s something about true crime and strange history that keeps my focus sharp — it’s like background storytelling for my creativity.


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📺 Shows That Keep Me Company


When I’m not in the mood for podcasts, I switch over to shows — a mix of moody visuals, absurd comedy, and guilty-pleasure reality TV.


💀 Wednesday – Dark, stylish, and full of gothic vibes I secretly wish every photoshoot had.

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👽 Dan Da Dan – A little chaos, a little heart, and just the right amount of weird.

🦸‍♂️Invincible – For those days I need something action-packed while I cull.

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😂 Smosh Reddit Stories – Perfect bite-sized chaos that keeps me laughing through long edits.

🧟 Horror History  – Atmospheric and oddly

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soothing when I’m working late.📺 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (and honestly, any reality show) – Because sometimes the best editing companion is pure, unfiltered drama.


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It’s all about balance — a little darkness, a little humor, and a lot of background noise that makes the hours fly by.


☕ Why It Matters


I’ve learned that the right background noise makes a huge difference in my creative flow. Some days it’s quiet focus, other days it’s full-blown multitasking with a true crime podcast and a cup of coffee that’s gone cold three times.

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It’s not about distraction — it’s about rhythm. Finding the sounds and stories that make editing feel like hanging out with friends while creating something beautiful.

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