Your Pet’s Love, Story, and Spirit—Captured Forever
CHICAGO’S PREMIER PET AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER — CAPTURING THE LOVE YOU SHARE
Candice C. Cusic is an award-winning Chicago pet and family photographer and animal communicator who specializes in capturing the deep, unspoken connection between pets and the people who love them. As the only Chicago photographer offering both fine-art pet photography and intuitive animal communication, Candice creates portraits that honor your bond—beautifully, authentically, and emotionally.
Voted Best Pet Photographer in Chicago, and with more than 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 your family and your pet, your story deserves to be remembered.
At Candice’s West Town Chicago studio, every pet and family photography session is fully supported. Each experience includes a professional animal trainer, ensuring 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.
Let's connect
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
Chicago Pet Photographer
The in between moments are always my favorite.
When no one is performing, just present.
Thank you Andrea for choosing this moment with your sweetheart Guava.
From the shoot to the moment it comes together.
Guava. 💜 #chicagopetphotographer #rescuedog #pitbullsofinstagram
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
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.
