Meet Candice

Chicago Pet Photographer, and Family Portraits, specializing in dog photography - Bio Portrait of Candice, in black shirt with red short hair and glasses.

Candice C. Cusic is an internationally award-winning pet photographer, animal communicator, and former Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist with a lifelong passion for capturing the soul of every animal she meets.

Based in Chicago, Candice brings over 40 years of storytelling expertise to her signature Moment-Driven Photography™—a style that reveals the real connection between pets and the people who love them. Her portraits are known not just for their beauty, but for their honesty, emotion, and heart.

Through her unique blend of pet photography and animal communication, Candice helps pet parents see, hear, and honor their animals like never before. Her sessions celebrate more than just appearances—they reveal the deep, unspoken bond that makes pets family.

A lifelong animal lover, Candice also donates her time and talent to photograph shelter pets in need of loving homes—believing that every animal deserves to be seen, heard, and cherished.

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Chicago Pet Photographer

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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!
Gus is 15.
He’s wearing a dinosaur costume.
Because being old doesn’t mean you stop being legendary.
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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
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Louie the Bernedoodle came in nervous—like many pets do.
But at our Chicago pet photography studio, he had a professional dog trainer on set to help him feel safe, loved, and ready.

📸 We’re the only professional pet portrait studio in Chicago that includes a dog trainer—for free.
🖼️ That’s how we create artwork you’ll love living with.
🐾 Because your dog deserves more than a photo. They deserve a team.

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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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