ArtImage by Sam Chinigo

ArtImage by Sam Chinigo brings nearly 100 international and regional awards to wedding photography across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Based in Preston near Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, Sam has earned the title of Wedding Photographer of the Year nine times from the Connecticut Professional Photographers Association. He has twice won the International Best of Wedding Photography competition and been recognized by Wedding and Portrait Photographers International Rangefinder Magazine as one of their Best of the Best wedding photographers worldwide—an honor given to only a handful of photographers globally. Sam's approach blends photojournalistic storytelling with creative artistry to capture authentic moments in distinctive ways. His contemporary, cinematic style emphasizes emotional depth and artistic composition, creating imagery that moves beyond traditional wedding photography. As a member of both the Connecticut Professional Photographers Association and Professional Photographers in Rhode Island, Sam maintains a professional standard of conduct and expertise. His work has earned multiple WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards from 2012 through 2018, reflecting consistent recognition from couples he has served.