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Check out the news articles that feature Chicago Pet and Family Photographer Candice C. Cusic Photography!
Featured in Block Club Chicago
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.
Featured in WGN Radio 720
Have you ever wanted a place that takes authentic family pet photos? There's a studio in West Town just for you.
Candice Cusic, owner of Candice Cusic Photography, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how her background in photojournalism helped her approach creating heartwarming pet photos and how you and your family can have that special photo session with your furry friend.
Featured in PBS News Hour
Putting a face in front of Chicago's shuttered businesses
Like so many neighborhoods in America, Chicago's West Town has been largely shut down due to the coronavirus. But photographer Candice Cusic hopes she can put a face in front of the closed doors and dark windows of her neighborhood.
PPA, professional Photographer
Bold Evolution
Life is defined by transitions. How you shift from one stage to the next determines so much about your success and happiness. Candice C. Cusic understands this well. A former photojournalist for the Chicago Tribune, Cusic has embraced change in her career, engineering one transition after another to ultimately captain a thriving photography business from her dream studio in Chicago.
Featured in ABC eyewitness news
Photography campaign features West Town small businesses affected by Chicago coronavirus stay-at-home order
The Illinois stay-at-home order to combat the spread of coronavirus has left many businesses shuttered. A photographer is showcasing the faces behind the shuttered storefronts in West Town, hoping to give these local businesses a voice during a tough time.
Featured in Block Club Chicago
After Launching "Save Local" series during pandemic, West Town photographer is following up with business owners 2 years later.
"I wanted to see the happy ending. ... I wanted to see how people fared and how the community supported them," Candice Cusic said.
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Chicago Pet Photographer
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?
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!
Gus is 15.
He’s wearing a dinosaur costume.
Because being old doesn’t mean you stop being legendary.
✨ Chicago Luxury Pet Photography | Capture Their Spirit
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Oliver the corgi knows who his mom is—and he wouldn’t trade her for anything. That bond between a dog and their person says it all.
Two years in foster care.
I photographed Dama last year.
Next week, I’ll photograph her again—
for a new project pairing photography and animal communication to help fosters get adopted.
Ever wonder how we get portraits like this?
We bring in the pros—including a professional dog trainer—so your pet feels calm, seen, and confident the moment they walk in.
Because great portraits aren’t luck.
They’re trust, timing, and teamwork.
📍 Chicago pet photography studio
🐾 Only studio with a complimentary trainer on set
📸 Book your studio tour today → www.cusicphoto.com
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.
