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HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:

Featured Speaker: The Fearless Class, 2017 Bali, Indonesia

Staff Mentor: Foundation Europe 4 2017, 2018 Ubeda, Spain

Featured Speaker: SNAP Photography Festival, Wales, UK  2017

Featured Speaker: Nine Dots Gathering, London, 2016

Staff Mentor, Foundation Workshop, 2012-2018

Featured Speaker, Fearless Conference 2010, 2015

Featured Speaker, Fearless Conference, Bucharest, Romania 2012

Adjunct Photojournalism Instructor, Columbia College Chicago 2015-2018

Adjunct Photojournalism Instructor, Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism 2002-2013

Chicago Tribune Photojournalist – Chicago Team Member Awarded Pulitzer Prize 2001

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Chicago Pet Photographer

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.

#SeeHearLoveProject

#chicagoshelterdogs

#chicagodogswithoutjobs

#FosterSavesLives

#AdoptAShelterDogMonth

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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. #SeeHearLoveProject #chicagoshelterdogs #chicagodogswithoutjobs #FosterSavesLives #AdoptAShelterDogMonth

🐾 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 #FosterSavesLives #ChicagoDogs #AdoptDontShop

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🐾 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 #FosterSavesLives #ChicagoDogs #AdoptDontShop

🐾 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 #ChicagoDogs #AdoptDontShop

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🐾 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 #ChicagoDogs #AdoptDontShop

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

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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

Blossom stole the show. She hit her mark like a champ and made her Chicago pet portrait session effortless. Sound ON to hear what I really sound like while taking dog photographs!

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Blossom stole the show. She hit her mark like a champ and made her Chicago pet portrait session effortless. Sound ON to hear what I really sound like while taking dog photographs!

Someone asked who I was celebrating today, and I said, `Myself.` Most people wouldn`t say that, but it`s time we do. This video explores why celebrating yourself is important and why your accomplishments are worth honoring.
Who are you celebrating today?

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Someone asked who I was celebrating today, and I said, 'Myself.' Most people wouldn't say that, but it's time we do. This video explores why celebrating yourself is important and why your accomplishments are worth honoring. Who are you celebrating today?

Black Lab Gary showing off his personality during his pet photography session in Chicago. Sound on to hear his happy mmm for every treat!

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Black Lab Gary showing off his personality during his pet photography session in Chicago. Sound on to hear his happy mmm for every treat!

Luxury pet portraits in Chicago featuring George, everyone’s favorite Golden Retriever. Your best friend deserves their moment!

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Luxury pet portraits in Chicago featuring George, everyone’s favorite Golden Retriever. Your best friend deserves their moment!

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