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

Chicago’s Premier Pet and Family Photographer — Capturing the Love You Share

Candice C. Cusic specializes in photographing the deep, unspoken connection between pets and the people who love them. As the only award-winning Chicago pet and family photographer who is also an animal communicator, Candice creates portraits that honor your bond—beautifully, authentically, and emotionally.

Named “Best Pet Photographer in Chicago,” and with over 40 years of visual storytelling experience, Candice brings her signature Moment-Driven Photography™ to every session. Whether it’s a joyful, high-energy moment with your dog or a quiet, heartfelt connection between you and your pet, your story deserves to be remembered.

At Candice’s West Town studio, your experience is fully supported. Every session includes a professional animal trainer, ensuring your pets feel safe, relaxed, and completely themselves—so your portraits feel effortless and genuine.

Because your pet isn’t “just a pet.”

They’re family.

And your family deserves to be photographed together.

Let’s create something unforgettable.

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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hours: Tues - Sat 11-6 by appointment only

 

Located in downtown Chicago.

1821 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60622

312-248-2939.

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Chicago Pet Photographer

During their animal communication reading, Sam and Frodo thanked their foster, Hilary, for saving their life. They also shared something about their past and their hope for the future: no more cages.

This video is part of The See Hear Love Project — the only project that combines animal communication with fine-art photography to help adoptable animals be truly seen and heard.

These bonded bunnies are ready for a safe, loving home where they can stay together.

Sam and Frodo are available for adoption through @onetailatatime.

SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.

#SeeHearLoveProject #AnimalCommunication #rabbitrescue
Meet Horchata, an adoptable Chicago dog from One Tail at a Time.
She’s part of The See Hear Love Project, where animal communication and fine-art pet photography come together to help foster animals be truly seen and adopted.
If you’re looking to adopt a dog in Chicago, Horchata is ready for her forever home.
Meet Phoebe, a total sweetheart whose expressive eyes say it all. 🐾
It’s always such a joy capturing pets like her—full of love, personality, and the quiet moments that make them family.
#CusicPhotography #ChicagoPetPhotography #PetPortraits #DogPhotography #ChicagoPets #MomentDrivenPhotography
Meet Oliver the Corgi! 🐾
Full of personality and completely irresistible, this handsome guy brought so much joy to the studio. Moments like these are why I love what I do—capturing the bond you share with your pets and creating artwork you’ll treasure for years to come. 💛
#CusicPhotography #ChicagoPetPhotography #CorgiLove #PetPortraits #ChicagoPets #MomentDrivenPhotography
Meet Charlie, the semi-feral cat from @sayvanimalorg 🐾

Thank you to Sayv Animals and foster mom Carol for everything you do to help this sweet boy—and so many others—find safety, love, and a second chance.

Every animal deserves to be Seen. Heard. Loved.™ 💙

#SeeHearLoveProject #ChicagoCats #AdoptLocal #FosterCats #CatRescue
Seen. Heard. Loved.

Candice C. Cusic has launched a powerful new project, The See Hear Love Project™, to spotlight the rising number of animals in Chicago shelters. In collaboration with local rescue groups, she’s giving a voice to animals who deserve a second chance and a loving home.

This one-of-a-kind initiative combines the art of animal communication with Cusic’s renowned photography to help each animal be seen, heard, and ultimately adopted. Follow along to meet them and discover their stories.

Since the filming of this video, Ramona has officially become a proud foster fail—aka ADOPTED! She now spends her days living her best life with her mom April, her dad, and five pig siblings, soaking up all the love, snacks, and belly rubs she could ever dream of. 🐷❤️

#chicago #explore #explorepage #fosteranimals #chicagolandpigrescue
SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.
Last year, 3,380 dogs and cats were euthanized in Chicago.
During his animal communication session, Tater shared something quietly heartbreaking:
“Sometimes I worry people won’t like me. I worry if I’m good enough.”
His foster mom couldn’t hold back tears — because he is good enough. Every dog waiting for a home is.
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and Chicago’s shelters are beyond capacity.
The See Hear Love Project™ unites animal communication and fine-art photography to give foster animals a voice — so they can finally be seen, heard, and adopted.
🐾 Featuring Tater from @darkhorsedogs
📍Created by Candice C. Cusic
#SeeHearLoveProject #AdoptAShelterDogMonth
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.
#chicagoshelterdogs
#adoptlocal
#rescuelocal
#chicagodogs
#chicagodogswithoutjobs

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Located in downtown Chicago.

1821 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60622

By appointment only

info@cusicphoto.com

 

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