Candice C. Cusic Photography

Name: Candice C. Cusic Photography
Address: 1821 W Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL, 60622, US
Telephone: +13122482939

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Candice C. Cusic Photography

Chicago's Top Pet and Family Portrait Photographer and Animal Communicator

06/05/2026

I created The See Hear Love Project to help animals like Blanca.

Painfully shy. Dumped on a road before the rain came. Nervous around strangers. Ears down. Tail tucked.

For those new to the project, these are not carefree, well-adjusted animals. Many have experienced neglect, abandonment, fear, or loss.

Sometimes we only get one photograph when they truly relax.

Thankfully, we only need one.

Please visit my page to see Blanca's full story.

Special thanks to for bringing Blanca to The See Hear Love Project.

"All I want

is to feel loved and safe."

— Blanca

Seen. Heard. Loved.

06/02/2026

One of the best things about photographing Ramona is watching everyone react to a pig in the building.

People stopped.

They smiled.

They took selfies.

One gentleman asked if I could wait so he could FaceTime his girlfriend because she loves pigs.

The hardest thing about photographing a pig is that pigs don't stop moving.

Ever.

This portrait worked because Ramona kept walking in circles, allowing us to see her body and face at the same time.

Not shown: Ramona chewed up the paper backdrop on set. Her pig squeal echoed through the studio—loud, proud, and impossible to ignore, just like Ramona herself.

"Thank you

for saving my life."

— Ramona

The See Hear Love Project combines professional photography and animal communication. Each portrait is paired with one of the most powerful messages the animal shared during their communication session.

Seen. Heard. Loved.

05/27/2026

Some dogs don’t just fit into a family — they become part of its heartbeat.

Eddie was pure joy to photograph with his two favorite people. The connection between them was effortless, loving, and completely real.

These are the moments worth remembering.

05/20/2026

“As a photojournalist, I spent years telling human stories.
Now, I help animals be seen, heard, and loved.”
Candice C. Cusic is a Chicago photographer, former Chicago Tribune photojournalist, and animal communicator. Through The See Hear Love Project™, she combines animal communication and fine-art portraiture to help foster and rescue animals connect with people in a deeper way.
Seen. Heard. Loved

05/16/2026

Meet Zeno.

After being surrendered by his owner, Zeno has spent more than a year waiting at Red Door Animal Shelter for someone to choose him.

And somehow, after all this time, he’s still soft. Still trusting. Still hopeful.

Cats like Zeno don’t need perfection. They just need someone willing to see them.

Seen. Heard. Loved.

📍 Red Door Animal Shelter

🐾 Available for adoption

05/13/2026

Welcome to The See Hear Love Project™.

Created by Chicago photographer and animal communicator Candice C. Cusic, this one-of-a-kind project combines animal communication and fine-art portraiture to help foster animals be seen, heard, and adopted.

Each story begins with connection.

Seen. Heard. Loved.

05/06/2026

Honored to speak with WGN’s Spotlight Chicago about The See Hear Love Project™ — a one-of-a-kind series combining animal communication and fine-art portraiture to help foster animals be seen, heard, and adopted.

Seen. Heard. Loved.

04/22/2026

Meet Tootsie 💛

Surrendered by her owner, Tootsie arrived at Hinsdale Humane Society with little to no information about her past. That’s where we stepped in.

Nicole, Administrative Manager at Hinsdale Humane Society, brought Tootsie to us and is part of this moment you’re seeing—helping us begin to understand who Tootsie really is.

The See Hear Love Project is the only project that combines animal communication and professional photography—helping uncover each dog’s story and showing who they truly are.

Now it’s Tootsie’s turn to be seen for exactly who she is 💫

Seen. Heard. Loved.

04/10/2026

Avalanche didn’t start life this way.

Rescued from a hoarding situation through , his world was once crowded, uncertain, and far from safe.

But something beautiful happened—
his foster saw him… and never let him go.

Avalanche is now home.

Seen. Heard. Loved.

02/28/2026

Your best friend at home deserves to be celebrated.
Not just in your camera roll — but in fine art that lives on your wall.
That’s why I hire a professional trainer for every session.
Because your best friend deserves to feel safe, calm, and supported while we create something beautiful.
And because women celebrate everyone else in their lives…
Why not the one who waits for you at home?

Address

1821 W Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL
60622

Telephone

+13122482939

Website

http://www.CusicPhoto.com/

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