THE REGION’S MOST AWARDED & RECOGNIZED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER.
Sam Chinigo has received close to 100 regional & international awards, making him the region’s most awarded wedding photographer…and he continues to be honored for his one-of-a-kind wedding artistry. His dynamic composition, visual storytelling & flair for the dramatic all combine to create these award winning & stunning images for his clients.
Awards certainly aren’t everything. But what they signify…(timing, artistry, impact, emotion & technical excellence)…are skills & aspects that are necessary in world-class wedding photography. The skills to not only consistently capture the essence and emotion of your wedding day…but also to bring your wedding images into the realm of fine art. THIS is what sets the ArtImage brand apart.
March 15, 2017 – “CT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR” (9th time) – CT Professional Photographers Association
Feb 17, 2017 – “Best in Show” for image titled “Two By Sea” – CT Professional Photographers Association
Nov 14, 2016 – “Best in Show” for image titled “Ready to Explode” – CT Professional Photographers Association
Nov 14, 2016 – “Best in Show” for image titled “Center of my World” – CT Professional Photographers Association
March 15, 2016 – “CT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR” (8th time) -CT Professional Photographers Association
March 15, 2015 – “CT Wedding Photographer of the Year (7th time) – CTPPA
March 15, 2015 – WHCC “Most Creative Wedding Image” – CTPPA
March 15, 2015 – “Court of Honor” Award – CTPPA
March 14, 2015 – 2 “Judges Choice” Awards – CTPPA Annual Convention
February 10, 2015 – “Best in Show”, 1st place, and 2nd place – CTPPA Annual Competition
June 25, 2014 – 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place – CTPPA image competition.
March 16, 2014 – Awarded “CT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR” (for the 6th year) by CT Professional Photographers Association.
March 16, 2014 – Fuji Masterpiece Award for print titled “”Romeo and Juliet”.- CT Professional Photographers Association Convention in Windsor, CT
January 29, 2014– “Best in Show” – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled “”Love in an Elevator”.
January 29, 2014– “1st place” – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled “”Kara and Michael”.
January 29, 2014– “3rd place” – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled “”The Cup of my Blood”.
January 20, 2014 – WeddingWire Couple Choice Award
March 22, 2013 – Fuji Masterpiece Award for print titled ““Vintage”.– CT Professional Photographers Association Convention in Cromwell, CT
March 22, 2013– WHCC “Most Creative Wedding Image Award” – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled ““Vintage”.
March 22, 2013 – Awarded “CT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR” (for the 5th year) by CT Professional Photographers Association.
March 3, 2013– “Judges Choice Award” – Professional Photographers Association of Rhode Island for print titled ““Best Seat in the House”.
March 3, 2013– “Highest Scoring Print Case” – Professional Photographers Association of Rhode Island.
March 3, 2013– “Court of Honor Award” – Professional Photographers Association of Rhode Island for print titled ““Lemons to Lemonade”.
January 15, 2013 – WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award
March 11, 2012 – Awarded “CT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR” (for the 4th year) by CT Professional Photographers Association.
March 11, 2012– “Most Creative Image Award” – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled ““Escape”.
March 11, 2012– “Best in Show” – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled ““Escape”.
March 11, 2012– “1st Place” – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled ““Harp”.
March 11, 2012– “3rd Place-Blue Ribbon” – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled ““To the Sea”.
March 11, 2012– “Court of Honor Award” – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled ““Escape”.
March 11, 2012– “Court of Honor Award” – Professional Photographers Association of Rhode Island for print titled ““Goddess”.
January 12, 2012 – “Best Wedding Photographers of 2011” – StudioLocator.com – “Out of the over 1700 photographers who’s photos were rated by their peers in 2011, a handful emerged as those who stand out for creativity, artistry and photographic excellence.”
January 10, 2012 – WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award.
November 17, 2011 – 2nd Place for print titled ““Once in a Blue Moon”.– CT Professional Photographers Association print competition in Cromwell, CT
May 16, 2011 – Best in Show for print titled ““Sweet Escape”.– CT Professional Photographers Association print competition in Cromwell, CT
May 16, 2011 – “1st Place” – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled ““Love in an Elevator”.
February 6, 2010 – Fuji Masterpiece Award for print titled ““Vintage Goodbye”.- CT Professional Photographers Association Convention in Cromwell, CT
February 6, 2010 – Awarded “CT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR” (for the 3rd consecutive year) by CT Professional Photographers Association.
February 6, 2009 – Blue ribbon awarded for “Misty” – CT Professional Photographers Association
August 5, 2009 – “Best in Show” – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled ““Vintage Goodbye”.
March 2, 2009 – 1st Place in Best of Weddings Intl competition for image entitled “First Dance”.
March 1, 2009 – Awarded the Court of Honor by Professional Photographers Association of Rhode Island for print entitled “Midnight Rondevous”.
February 8, 2009 – Awarded “CT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR” (for the second consecutive year) by CT Professional Photographers Association.
February 1, 2009 – 4 images chosen as finalists in the Best of Weddings int’l competition.
January 21, 2009– 1st place – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled ““Gates of Heaven”.
September 13, 2008 – Blue ribbon awarded for “Sophie’s Smile” – Professional Photographers Assoc. of New England.
September 8, 2008 – “Best in Show” – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled ““Anchored”.
July 29,2008 – 2 Prints chosen for Professional Photographers of America’s prestigous Loan Collection and Showcase Books.
July 28, 2008 – 3 finalist positions (out of 2500 entries) in Wedding Photography Directory national competition
June 25, 2008 – “Best in Show” – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled ““Midnight Rendevous”.
April 23, 2008 – “Best in Show” – CT Professional Photographers Association for print titled “Sophie’s Smile”.
April 2, 2008 – 4th place– Wedding Photography Directory national competition
March 7, 2008 – 3 finalist positions (out of 1600 entries) in Wedding Photography Directory national competition
March 3, 2008 –“Wedding Photo of the Month” -Wedding Photography Directory
February 20, 2008 – 3 out of top 10 finalist positions in Romance category – International “Best of Weddings Contest” – Eventpix/WPPI –
Feb. 10, 2008 – CT “WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR” – CT Professional Photographers Association
Jan. 21, 2008 – Best in Show – CT Professional Photographers Association
Sept. 9, 2007 – Fuji Masterpeice Award – Professional Photographers of New England Convention in Sturbridge, MA
Sept. 9, 2007 – 2 Blue Ribbons, 2 Red Ribbons- Professional Photographers of New England
April 30, 2007 – “Wedding Photo of the Month” – Wedding-Photos.org
April 25, 2007 – 1st place in Wedding/Candid category for “With you every step” – CT Professional Photographers Association
April 25, 2007 – Best in Show for “Beautiful Day”– CT Professional Photographers Association
March 29, 2007 – INTERNATIONAL GRAND PRIZE WINNER! – Best of Weddings Contest for “With you every step”
February 22, 2007 – 4th place– Wedding Photography Directory national competition
February 2, 2007 – 4 out of top 10 semi-finalists positions in Romance category -International“Best of Weddings Competition” – – Eventpix/WPPI –
January 15, 2007 – Selected as “Top Photographer” pick– Wedding Photography Directory (currently 18 photographers chosen nationally.)
October 2006 – “VPS Winner”– Virtual Photography Studio
September 2006 – 1st place– “Most creative image” competition – Pro Photo Home
June 2006 – “Image of the Year” – Wedding-photos.org –