About Ellen

Awards

2024

Earned Imaging Excellence Award: Professional Photographers of America

Won Two Bronze Medals in International Print Competition

Photo of two Siberian Huskies playing in the snow in Loudoun County VA by Ellen Zangla Photography

Top Ten Image, Dogs in Action: International Society of Animal Photographers, April 2024

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2024

Photo of Blue Heron skimming the water in Alexandria VA by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: International Society of Animal Photographers, April 2024

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2024

Photo of Czech Shepherd jumping for a toy in the pool in Loudoun County by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: International Society of Animal Photographers, April 2024

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2024

Photo of Belgian Malinois catching a frisbee in Loudoun County VA be Ellen Zangla Photography

Top Ten Image, Sporting Animals (Documentary): International Society of Animal Photographers, April 2024

Photo of young girl and dog with frisbee in Loudoun County VA by Ellen Zangla Photography

Top Ten Image, Sporting Animals (Documentary): International Society of Animal Photographers, April 2024

Photo of Spoonbill in a tree in Loudoun County VA by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2024

Merit Image: Professional Photographers of America, May 2024

Top Ten Image, Wildlife Category: International Society of Animal Photographers, April 2024

Funny photo of two Pronghorns in Yellowstone by Ellen Zangla Photography

Category Winner, Bloopers: International Society of Animal Photography, April 2024

Photo of woman hugging her service dog in Montgomery County MD by Ellen Zangla Photography

Category Excellence Winner: MDPPA, March 2024

Abstract photo of grasses by Ellen Zangla Photography

Category Excellence Winner: MDPPA, March 2024

Photo of wolverine descending from tree in Manitoba by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: International Society of Animal Photographers, April 2024

Merit Image: MDPPA, March 2024

Photo of wolf pack walking in the snow in Manitoba by Ellen Zangla Photography

Top Ten Image, Wildlife Category: International Society of Animal Photographers, April 2024

Merit Image: MDPPA, March 2024

Photo of Czech Shepherd jumping in the snow by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image, International Society of Animal Photographers, April 2024

Merit Image, MDPPA, March 2024

2023

Won Photographer of the Year, Pet Photographer of the Year, and Illustrative Photographer of the Year: MDPPA 2023

Earned Master of Animal Imagery: Animal Image Makers

Photo of Harrier in flight by Ellen Zangla Photography

Bronze Medal: International Print Competition, January 2024

Merit Image, Wildlife Category: MDPPA Annual Print Competition, October 2023

Third place, Wildlife Category: Animal Image Makers, March 2023

Judge’s Choice Award: Animal Image Makers, March 2023

Category Excellence Winner (Wildlife): MDPPA March, 2023

Photo of two polar bear cubs hugging by Ellen Zangla Photography in Manitoba

Merit Image: MDPPA Annual Print Competition, October 2023

Category Excellence Winner: MDPPA, July 2023

Image Excellence: Professional Photographers of America, April 2023

Judge’s Choice Award: Animal Image Makers, March 2023

Second Place, Baby Animals: Animal Image Makers, March 2023

Photograph of dog leaping for a ball in Loudoun County VA by Ellen Zangla Photography

Bronze Medal: International Print Competition, January 2024

Best in Show: MDPPA Annual Print Competition, October 2023

Best Photograph of a Pet: MDPPA Annual Print Competition, October 2023

CPP and AIM Awards: MDPPA Annual Print Competition, October 2023 (given to the highest scoring image by a Certified Professional Photographer and the highest scoring animal image, respectively, in a PPA Community Network print competition)

Image Excellence: Professional Photographers of America, April 2023

Third Place, Dogs in Action: Animal Image Makers, March 2023

Category Excellence Winner (Pets): MDPPA, March 2023

Photo of seven sandhill cranes flying by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA Annual Print Competition, October 2023

Image Excellence: Professional Photographers of America, April 2023

Top Ten Wildlife Image: Animal Image Makers, March 2023

Merit Image: MDPPA, March 2023

Photo of two snow monkeys by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA Annual Print Competition, October 2023

Image Excellence: Professional Photographers of America, April 2023

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2023

Top Ten Wildlife Image: Animal Image Makers, March 2023

Photo of dog catching frisbee in Loudoun County VA by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2023

Photo of two kittens sitting on a chair by Ellen Zangla Photography in Leesburg, VA

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2023

Photo of wolf in the snow by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: International Society of Animal Photographers, April 2024

Merit Image: MDPPA, March 2024

Merit Image: Professional Photographers of America, November 2023

Rottweiler Australian Shepherd mixed breed dog photographed at the ocean by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA, March 2024

Merit Image: Professional Photographers of America, November 2023

Photo of young boy getting a haircut in Leesburg VA by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA Annual Print Competition, October 2023

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2023

Photo of Yorkie for Woofie's grooming van by Ellen Zangla Photography in Loudoun County VA

Merit Image: MDPPA Annual Print Competition, October 2023

Category Excellence Winner: MDPPA, July 2023

Photo of black Czech Shepherd in Loudoun County VA by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2023

Photo of mixed breed dog for Woofie's grooming van in Loudoun County VA by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2023

Photo of dog playing in the snow in Loudoun County VA by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA Annual Print Competition, October 2023

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2023

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers, March 2023

Photo of wolf howling in the snow in Manitoba by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: PPA of PA, June 2023

Photo of lone wolf standing on the ice with blood on his body

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers, March 2023

Photo of dog leaping for a ball by Ellen Zangla Photography in Loudoun County VA

Merit Image: MDPPA Annual Print Competition, October 2023

Merit Image: MDPPA, March 2023

Photo of a bear chasing a salmon in a creek in Alaska by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: Professional Photographers of America, November 2023

Merit Image: MDPPA Annual Print Competition, October 2023

Merit Image: MDPPA, March 2023

Photo of two sea otters, a mom and baby, in Alaska, by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA, March 2023

Photo of wolf pack in the snow in Manitoba by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA, March 2023

Photo of wolf standing in the snow with blood on his neck in Manitoba by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA, March 2023

2022

Silver Medal Photographer of the Year, 2022: Professional Photographers of America

Photo of dog lying on couch by Ellen Zangla Photography

Imaging Excellence: Professional Photographers of America, September 2022

Top Ten Baby Animal Image: Animal Image Makers, April 2021

Merit Image: MDPPA, April 2021

Photo of two bear cubs playing in Alaska by Ellen Zangla Photography

Showcase Image: Professional Photographers of America, September 2022

Merit Image: PPO, April 2022

Photo of jellyfish in an aquarium by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: Professional Photographers of America, September 2022

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers, April 2022

Merit Image: MDPPA, March 2022

Photo of fox parent and kit by Ellen Zangla Photography.

Merit Image: Professional Photographers of America, September 2022

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers, April 2022

Merit Image: MDPPA, January 2022

Photo of baby barred owl eating a skink in the Outer Banks by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2022

Photo of an osprey flying with a fish in its talons by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2022

Photo of beagle looking out of a truck window in Loudoun County VA by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers, April 2022

Merit Image: MDPPA, March 2022

Photo of puppy holding his leash in his mouth in Loudoun County VA by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA, March 2022

Photo of White's Ferry Crossing the Potomac in the Fog by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA, March 2022

Photo of bear by Ellen Zangla Photography in Alaska

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers, April 2022

Merit Image: MDPPA, January 2022

Photo of eagle taking flight in Alaska by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers, April 2022

Merit Image: MDPPA, January 2022

2021

Silver Medal Photographer of the Year, 2021: Professional Photographers of America

Earned Accredited Photographer of Animal Imagery: Animal Image Makers

Award winning Dahlia photo

Image Excellence Award: International Print Competition, September 2021

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2021

Showcase Image: International Print Competition, September 2021

Bengal cat portrait taken by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: International Print Competition, September 2021

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers, April 2021

Merit Image: MDPPA, April 2021

Photo of mixed breed dog taken outside in Loudoun County by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: International Print Competition, September 2021

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers, April 2021

Merit Image: MDPPA, April 2021

Kitten photography in Loudoun County VA by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers, April 2021

Nature photo by Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA, January 2021

Merit Image: MDPPA, April 2021

Dog portraits, Ellen Zangla Photography, Loudoun County VA

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers, April 2021

2020

Award-winning wolf photo taken by Ellen Zangla Photography

Loan Image: International Print Competition, September 2020

Merit Image: MDPPA, January 2020

Award-winning photo of fox with kill by Ellen Zangla Photography

Loan Image: International Print Competition, September 2020

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2020

Award-winning photo of Border Collie puppy by Ellen Zangla Photography in Loudoun County VA

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2020

Award-winning Goldendoodle puppy photo by Ellen Zangla Photography in Loudoun County VA

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2020

Award-winning Boston Terrier Photo by Ellen Zangla Photography in Loudoun County VA

Merit Image: MDPPA, April 2020

Award-winning photo by Ellen Zangla Photography taken in Great Falls, MD

Merit Image: MDPPA, April 2020

Award-winning puppy photo by Ellen Zangla Photography in Loudoun County VA

Merit Image: MDPPA, April 2020

Kitten photo, Ellen Zangla Photography, Loudoun County Pet Photographer

Named Best Photograph of a Pet, MDPPA Annual Print Competition

Merit Image: MDPPA, January 2020

Heron Photograph, Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: MDPPA, January 2020

2019

Ellen Zangla Photography, Loudoun County Pet Photographer, Loudoun County Cat Photographer, Siamese Cat

Merit Image: MDPPA, October 2019

Ellen Zangla Photography, Loudoun County Dog Photographer, Siberian Husky Puppy

Merit Image: MDPPA, October 2019

Ellen Zangla Photography, Loudoun County Dog Photographer, German Shepherd Photo

Merit Image: MDPPA, October 2019

Ellen Zangla Photograpy, Loudoun County Pet Photographer, Kitten Photo

Merit Image: MDPPA, October 2019

Ellen Zangla Photography, Loudoun County Pet Photographer, Cat Photo

Loan Image: International Print Competition, August 2019

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2019

Ellen Zangla Photography, Loudoun County Pet Photographer, Golden Retriever Puppy Photo

Merit Image: International Print Competition, August 2019

Merit Image: SEPPA, May 2019

Ellen Zangla Photography, Loudoun County Pet Photographer, Bulldog Photo

Merit Image: International Print Competition, August 2019

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2019

Loudoun County Dog Photographer, Doodle Photo, Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers Conference, April 2019

2018

Bronze Medal Photographer of the Year, 2018

Professional Photographers of America

Dog Photographer, Loudoun County, Ellen Zangla Photography, Beagle Photo

Named Best Photograph of a Pet, MDPPA Annual Print Competition

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers Conference, April 2019

Merit Image: MDPPA, October 2018

Ellen Zangla Photography, Loudoun County Pet Photographer, Cat Photographer

Merit Image: MDPPA, October 2018

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers Conference, April 2019

Merit Image: MDPPA, October 2018

Kitten Photos, Loudoun County, Cat Photographer, Ellen Zangla Photography

Merit Image; MDPPA, October 2018

Ellen Zangla Photography, Dog Photographer, Loudoun County, Puppy Photo

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2018

Ellen Zangla Photography, Dog Photographer, Loudoun County, Puppy Photo

Merit Image: Animal Image Makers Conference, April 2019

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2018

Ellen Zangla Photography, Dog Photographer, Loudoun County, German Shepherd Dog Photo

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2018

Received Master of Photography

Professional Photographers of America

Ellen Zangla Photography, Dog Photographer, Loudoun County, Yorkie Photo

Named Best Photograph of a Pet, MDPPA Annual Print Competition

Merit Image: International Print Competition, August 2018

Merit Image: SEPPA, April 2018

Merit Image: MDPPA, January 2018

Ellen Zangla Photography, Dog Photographer, Loudoun County, Lab Puppy Photo

Merit Image: International Print Competition, August 2018

Merit Image: SEPPA, April 2018

Ellen Zangla Photography, Dog Photographer, Loudoun County, French Bulldog Puppy Photo

Merit Image: SEPPA, April 2018

Merit Image: MDPPA, January 2018

Ellen Zangla Photography, Dog Photographer, Loudoun County, Mixed Breed Puppy Photo

Merit Image: MDPPA, January 2018

Ellen Zangla Photography, Dog Photographer, Loudoun County, Hound Puppy Photo

Merit Image: MDPPA, January 2018

2017

Bronze Medal Photographer of the Year, 2017

Professional Photographers of America

2017, First Runner-up, Portrait Photographer of the Year

2017, Top Ten Photographer

Ellen Zangla Photography, Pet Photographer, Loudoun County

Merit Image: International Print Competition, Professional Photographers of America, August 2017

Named Best Photograph of a Pet, MDPPA Annual Print Competition

Merit Image: MDPPA 2017

Ellen Zangla Photography, Dog Photographer, Loudoun County

Merit Image: International Print Competition, Professional Photographers of America, August 2017

Merit Image and Court of Honor Image: MDPPA, March 2017

Ellen Zangla Photography, Cat Photographer, Loudoun County

Merit Image: International Print Competition, Professional Photographers of America, August 2017

Ellen Zangla Photography, Cat Photographer, Loudoun County

Merit Image: International Print Competition, Professional Photographers of America, August 2017

Ellen Zangla Photography, Dog Photographer, Loudoun County

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2017

Ellen Zangla Photography, Dog Photographer, Loudoun County

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2017

Ellen Zangla Photography, Dog Photographer, Loudoun County

Merit Image: MDPPA, July 2017

Best|Photographer|Loudoun|County

Voted “Best Photographer in Loudoun County, 2017” by the readers of the Loudoun-Times Mirror.

2016

2016 Portrait Photographer of the Year

2016 Top Ten Photographer

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Top Ten Animal Image: 2016 International Print Competition, Professional Photographers of America

Loan Image: 2016 International Print Competition, PPA

Best Portrait in Show: MDPPA July 2016 Print Competition

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Loan Image: 2016 International Print Competition, Professional Photographers of America

Best Portrait in Show: April 2016 MDPPA Print Competition

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Merit Image: 2016 International Print Competition, Professional Photographers of America

Merit Image: MDPPA April 2016 Print Competition

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Merit Image: April 2016 MDPPA Print Competition

Merit Image: July 2016 MDPPA Print Competition

Best|Photographer|Loudoun|County|2016

Voted “Best Photographer in Loudoun County, 2016” by the readers of the Loudoun-Times Mirror.

2015

Silver Medal Photographer of the Year, 2015

Professional Photographers of America

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Loan Image: 2015 International Print Competition, Professional Photographers of America

Merit Image: July 2015 MDPPA Print Competition

Merit Image: 2015 International Print Competition, Professional Photographers of America

Merit Image: July 2015 MDPPA Print Competition

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Merit Image: 2015 International Print Competition, Professional Photographers of America

Merit Image: July 2015 MDPPA Print Competition

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Merit Image: 2015 International Print Competition, Professional Photographers of America

Best|Photographer|Loudoun|County|Pet

Voted “Best Photographer in Loudoun County, 2015” by the readers of Leesburg Today.

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