Your Pet’s Love, Story, and Spirit—Captured Forever

Candice C. Cusic specializes in capturing the deep, unspoken connection between you and your pet. As the only award-winning Chicago pet photographer and animal communicator, she preserves more than just photographs—she captures the love, energy, and essence of your beloved companion and family.

Named “Best Pet Photographer in Chicago” and with over 40 years of experience, Candice is one of Illinois’ most sought-after photographers. From playful pet antics to soulful, quiet moments, every portrait honors the unique bond you share.

As the only Chicago pet and family portrait studio that includes a professional animal trainer for every session, we ensure your pets feel safe, happy, and completely themselves—so their true spirit shines through in every shot.

Client Review

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"I can't say enough good things about Candice and her wonderful team. From booking our session to the photo shoot and receiving our museum-quality artwork, our expectations were constantly exceeded! Everything about our experience was fantastic.

The studio is warm and welcoming, and the team is easy to work with and professional. Candice is a fabulous talent who made us—and our fuzzy puppy!—feel comfortable and confident. She directed our shoot with ease, and when it came to selecting our photos and artwork, she was patient and offered great advice. It truly felt like a terrific collaboration.

When we received our final product, we were blown away. The portraits are phenomenal, and we will treasure them for the rest of our lives. You will not find a better photographer in Chicago!"

—Katie

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There’s A West Town Photo Studio Where You Can Get Authentic Family Photos With Your Pet

Chicago-based photographer Candice Cusic specializes in taking heartwarming photos that capture the special love and bond between families and their fur babies.

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We would love to hear from you! Just fill out our form to get in touch or simply send us a note to info@cusicphoto.com

 

hours: Tues - Sat 11-6 by appointment only

 

Located in downtown Chicago.

1821 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60622

312-248-2939.

Recent Work

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Chicago Pet Photographer

SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.
Every foster animal has something to say.
Maggie’s animal communication session inspired the beginning of The See Hear Love Project™—and many more voices will follow.
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Dama may be in a wheelchair, but her spirit is unstoppable.

Through The See Hear Love Project™, her voice and her story are shared—so she can be truly seen, heard, and adopted. 

Thank you @sayvanimals for giving her the chance she deserves.  Thank you @salvageone for welcoming us to photograph Dama in your beautiful space. She was a little nervous Nelly that day, so we finished her session in the studio. We’re so grateful for your support in helping animals like Dama be seen, heard, and adopted. ❤️🐾
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SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.
This is Nala the cat. 🐾
Her reading wasn’t about adoption — it was about understanding.
Animal communication reveals what our pets are truly feeling.
Would you want to know what your cat is thinking?
Something extraordinary is beginning.
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The See Hear Love Project™ gives foster animals more than a portrait—it gives them a voice. Through animal communication and photography, their stories will finally be shared with the world.
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Follow along as we change lives, one portrait at a time.
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#chicagoshelterdogs 
#adoptlocal 
#rescuelocal 
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SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.
Meet Trixie — the very first foster animal to launch The See Hear Love Project™.

Rescued from Chicago Animal Care & Control and safe today thanks to @darkhorsedogs, Trixie opened her heart during her animal communication session and shared her wish: a forever family to love her gentle spirit.

Her story begins The See Hear Love Project — a movement that combines fine-art portraiture with animal communication to help foster animals be truly seen, heard, and adopted.

This October, in honor of National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Trixie’s story highlights the countless foster animals still waiting to be adopted.

Follow along as more animals share their voices — and please share Trixie’s story to help her find her forever home.

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#adoptlocal 
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SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.
🐾 After Maggie’s first animal communication session, her words surprised us all.
But what she shared next was just as powerful…
This famous Chicago dog (@maggieandherdads )reminded us why animals deserve to be seen, heard, and loved. 
Her voice helped inspire The See Hear Love Project™ — a campaign giving foster animals a chance to tell their own stories through communication and fine-art portraiture.
Follow along to hear the voices of animals still waiting for a home.
#SeeHearLoveProject #AnimalCommunication #chicagoshelterdogs 
#adoptlocal 
#rescuelocal 
#chicagodogs 
#chicagodogswithoutjobs 

SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.
🐾 What happens when a famous dog finally speaks?
When Chicago’s beloved Maggie (@maggieandherdads) had her first animal communication session, she surprised us all with a message about her family:
“They’re my boys too. They don’t belong to everyone.”
She was talking about her dads — claiming them as her own.
That moment became the spark for The See Hear Love Project™ — the first campaign to combine animal communication with fine-art portraiture to help foster animals be truly seen, heard, and loved.
Follow along to hear the voices of animals waiting for a home.
#SeeHearLoveProject #AnimalCommunication #FosterSavesLives #chicagoshelterdogs 
#adoptlocal 
#rescuelocal 
#chicagodogs 
#chicagodogswithoutjobs 

SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.
The countdown is almost over.
Tomorrow, the very first story drops — and it’s one you’ll never forget.
Follow along as we take the next step toward The See Hear Love Project™.
#SeeHearLoveProject #AnimalCommunication #FosterSavesLives #ChicagoDogs #AdoptDontShop

Our location

Located in downtown Chicago.

1821 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60622

By appointment only

info@cusicphoto.com

 

Available for travel internationally, for pets & family photography, and education for photographers. Send us a note for details or reach us by phone at 312-248-2939.

 

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