Finding Her Path Through Editing - meet Christine

When Christine first started working with image editing, it wasn’t part of a carefully planned career path — but it quickly became something that felt right. A profession where creativity and focus could take center stage, without stress or external pressure. Being able to work on her own terms made a difference — not only in her daily life, but in life as a whole.

From Academic Studies to Image Editing – and a New Beginning

Christine’s career initially moved in a completely different direction. With a Bachelor’s degree in Development and International Cooperation and years of intense academic study behind her — a calendar constantly filled with commitments, work, and achievement — she eventually reached a turning point. Life had been moving at full speed, a pace that ultimately proved unsustainable.

When her body forced her to slow down, an opportunity appeared to try something new. Something creative. Something sustainable.

During a period when Emelie needed help while on parental leave, Christine stepped into the world of image editing.

“Not many people would have expected me to end up here — but this is exactly where I belong.”

Since 2020, Christine has worked with Chimli (formerly Mli.p Retouch). This year, she also completed her formal training in video editing and has recently developed a strong passion for working with motion. From cutting and color grading to graphics and animation, the entire process sparks her curiosity.

Working together as sisters has always felt natural. They’ve long shared adventures, ideas, and creativity — and now they get to make space for it in everyday life.

When Editing Becomes Recovery

For Christine, image editing has been more than a job — it has become a way to ground herself. Becoming fully immersed in her work, losing track of time and thoughts, has at times felt almost meditative.

“I can disappear into what I’m doing and become completely absorbed — in a positive way.”

Video editing, in particular, has allowed the creative process to unfold. It requires patience, a certain calmness, and an openness to the fact that things rarely fall into place immediately.

“It’s something that has to grow over time, and I find that incredibly developing — both professionally and personally.”

A Sense of Wholeness and Flow

Christine says she doesn’t have a distinct personal style — but perhaps that is precisely her strength. She approaches projects with openness and patience, allowing the material itself to guide the direction. It’s often about understanding what is needed, even when it isn’t explicitly stated.

Her toolkit includes Lightroom, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, and she is always open to exploring new ways of working.

Renovating a Cottage, Climbing Mountains, and Reflections on the Future

When Christine isn’t in front of the screen, you’ll find her in a timber cottage from the 1800s. Together with her partner, she is transforming it into their permanent home — a compact life project where every detail matters.

The dream? To live more slowly. More sustainably. More present.

Beyond cottage life, she enjoys hiking, ski touring, walking the dog, and gardening. Above all, she strives to stay present and create space for creativity without placing too much pressure on herself.

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Looking Ahead

Right now, Christine is exploring the world of moving images more deeply than ever. After completing her training, she has thrown herself into new projects — and has recently stepped behind the camera herself, both photographing and filming.

She values the freedom of working remotely and appreciates the balance between creativity and discipline that the profession requires.

“It’s freeing to work independently — but you still have to deliver, every single day. I like that it’s built on personal responsibility.”

Perhaps documentary storytelling is where many of her experiences will eventually converge. With a background in development and international cooperation, the desire to contribute something meaningful remains — but now in a way that feels sustainable long-term.

“I dream of editing documentaries in the future. Of still making some kind of difference — but in a way that also works for me.”

And maybe that’s exactly where she is right now — moving toward something new, in her own way.