Best of 2021
By Chelsea Joy Photography

Here we are! I’ve finally compiled my TOP 100 PHOTOS OF 2021!

This was a HUGE undertaking for me. The task was MUCH harder than I thought it would be! I had a few photos in mind that I would include here, but as I went back to some of my earlier galleries in 2021 I struggled with widdling down to only 100 photos.

Add in all the photos from second shooting for other photographers, and this project ended up lasting 3 weeks!

Before we get to the photos, here are some stats from 2021:

Weddings photographed: 30
Total galleries: 55
Videos made: 5 (with 2 more still editing)
Hours spent working: um…let’s not go there. (yikes)

In 2021, I photographed more weddings than any previous year. The industry has been busy AF after the pandemic, so that was expected! However, I’m already almost fully booked for 2022 with only one opening left, so there’s definitely some positive growth continuing.

I upgraded to a mirrorless camera at the end of 2020, so 2021 was my first year really putting the new gear to use. SUCH a good choice!

I splurged at the end of 2021 and bought myself a standing desk because I’m so sick of sitting all the time. Definitely worth it.

And with that, let’s get to the photos!