Connecticut Photographer Awarded "Photographer of the Year" for 5th time

NORWICH, Conn. - March 20, 2013 - PRLog -- http://www.samchinigo.com
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Windsor, CT – March 17, 2013
Local Photographer awarded “Photographer of the Year”.
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Preston professional photographer Sam Chinigo was recently awarded “Photographer
of the Year” by CT Professional Photographers Association. The award was presented
at their annual awards ceremony held in Windsor, CT on March 17, 2012. This honor is
awarded to the professional photographer accumulating the highest scores in
photographic print competitions held throughout the year. This is the 5 th year Mr.
Chinigo has been awarded this honor.
Mr. Chinigo also received the Fuji Masterpiece Award, Judge's Choice Award, and an
award for “Most Creative Wedding Image”.
Founded in 1947, the Connecticut Professional Photographers' Association (CPPA) is
composed of approximately 300 professional photographers throughout the state,
whose common goal is the ethical advancement of photography. The CPPA is an
affiliate of the Professional Photographers of America.
In addition to the Connecticut honors, Mr. Chinigo was also awarded the Court of Honor
Award & Judge's Choice Award by The Professional Photographers of Rhode Island at
their annual convention which took place March 2-4 in Warwick, RI.
Chinigo specializes in wedding photography and is the owner of ArtImage by Sam
Chinigo, where he also offers other photographic services such as high school senior,
maternity and family portraiture.
Quotable - “I am humbled and honored to have received this award for the 5th time. It is
not easy to win and there are so many talented photographers in our region.”
Chinigo has a wife Kerry, 9 yr old daughter Gabriella, and 6 year old son Mason. He
and his family reside in Preston.
http://www.samchinigo.com