Some songs don’t just fill the room—they settle into your workflow like an old friend pulling up a chair. For me, By Your Grace by Cody Johnson is one of those tracks. It’s part of my go-to photo editing soundtrack, playing softly in the background while I fine-tune contrast, clean up edges, or zoom in on tiny details that most people will never notice but that matter to me all the same.
There’s something grounding about the song’s tone—a blend of vulnerability, honesty, and peace that slows down the noise in my head. Whether I’m working through a batch of dusty horse show shots or editing a delicate macro of a bee on a blossom, the calm simplicity of the lyrics reminds me to breathe, be grateful, and trust the process.
Cody’s voice—steady and weathered—has a way of making you feel like you’re standing barefoot in something bigger than yourself. It’s a humble song, and maybe that’s why it pairs so well with quiet creative work. No need to rush. No pressure to be perfect. Just grace.
So if you ever wonder what’s playing behind the scenes while I edit your images... there’s a good chance it’s this song or many others by Cody Johnson. And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.