What do you get with two terrific parents, four adopted cats and a gorgeous little baby girl named Parker?
A house full of love.
Thanks, Rob and Christine, Parker, and the four cats whose names I cannot remember, for having me over!
Cannot wait to watch Parker grow!
This is pretty exciting.
**Bored Panda just featured The See Hear Love Project.**
The See Hear Love Project is the world’s only documentary storytelling project told from the animal’s perspective.
Through animal communication, shelter and rescue animals share their own stories, and we create fine-art portraits and documentary films to help them be seen, heard, and adopted.
I’m incredibly grateful to the rescues who trusted us with their animals and their stories:
@onetailatatime
@sayvanimalorg
@reddoorshelter
@hinsdalehumanesociety
@chicagolandpigrescue
**Read the Bored Panda feature:**
https://www.boredpanda.com/see-hear-love-animal-project.../
**Watch The See Hear Love Project:**
https://youtube.com/shorts/18yGgXeEX-0?si=xp8lSbNR8OkKkSX8
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The See Hear Love Project™ is the world’s only documentary project told from the animal’s perspective—combining animal communication, portrait photography and film to help animals be seen, heard and loved.
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George wandered into Owen’s backyard one winter.
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And stayed. ❤️
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During George’s animal communication session, I asked him about his life with Owen.
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Then George told me something wonderfully specific:
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“Cookies in bed make Owen happy.”
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Owen’s reaction says everything. 😂
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These are some of my favorite moments in animal communication. Sometimes what an animal shares is profound. Sometimes it’s heartbreaking.
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And sometimes a cat who wandered into your backyard knows exactly what makes you happy.
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Seen. Heard. Loved.
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The See Hear Love Project™
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#SeeHearLoveProject #AnimalCommunication #CatCommunication #RescueCat #AnimalStories #PetStories #AnimalCommunicator #ChicagoPets
The See Hear Love Project™ wouldn`t exist without the incredible rescue organizations that trusted me with the stories of the animals in their care.
Thank you for believing in an idea that was a little different, for opening your doors, and for introducing me to some truly unforgettable animals.
I`m so excited to share the latest sizzle reel for The See Hear Love Project™.
Every featured animal received a documentary film, fine-art portraiture, and an animal communication session designed to help people connect with the individual behind the adoption profile.
My hope has always been simple: to tell stories that help more animals find forever homes.
Thank you to every rescue, foster, volunteer, adopter, and supporter who has been part of this journey. This is only the beginning.
Avalanche wasn`t interested in being the center of attention.
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He just wanted to be close.
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Please visit my page to see Avalanche`s full story.
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"I don`t want
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to be alone."
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— Avalanche
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Seen. Heard. Loved.
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#TheSeeHearLoveProject #SeenHeardLoved #RescueRabbit @reddoorshelter
Dama arrived at the studio in a wheelchair.
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That was the first thing I noticed.
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It was also the least interesting thing about her.
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What I remember is her determination.
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Her curiosity.
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Her joy.
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Please visit my page to see Dama`s full story.
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"Maybe I`m not a misfit.
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I just have more to love."
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— Dama
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Seen. Heard. Loved.
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#TheSeeHearLoveProject #SeenHeardLoved #RescueDog
I created The See Hear Love Project to help animals like Blanca.
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Painfully shy. Dumped on a road before the rain came. Nervous around strangers. Ears down. Tail tucked.
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For those new to the project, these are not carefree, well-adjusted animals. Many have experienced neglect, abandonment, fear, or loss.
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Sometimes we only get one photograph when they truly relax.
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Thankfully, we only need one.
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Please visit my page to see Blanca`s full story.
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Special thanks to @sayvanimalorg for bringing Blanca to The See Hear Love Project.
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"All I want
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is to feel loved and safe."
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— Blanca
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Seen. Heard. Loved.
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#TheSeeHearLoveProject #SeenHeardLoved #RescueDog
One of the best things about photographing Ramona is watching everyone react to a pig in the building.
People stopped.
They smiled.
They took selfies.
One gentleman asked if I could wait so he could FaceTime his girlfriend because she loves pigs.
The hardest thing about photographing a pig is that pigs don`t stop moving.
Ever.
This portrait worked because Ramona kept walking in circles, allowing us to see her body and face at the same time.
Not shown: Ramona chewed up the paper backdrop on set. Her pig squeal echoed through the studio—loud, proud, and impossible to ignore, just like Ramona herself.
"Thank you
for saving my life."
— Ramona
The See Hear Love Project combines professional photography and animal communication. Each portrait is paired with one of the most powerful messages the animal shared during their communication session.
Seen. Heard. Loved.
@chicagolandpigrescue
#TheSeeHearLoveProject #RescuePig #SeenHeardLoved
Some dogs don’t just fit into a family — they become part of its heartbeat.
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Eddie was pure joy to photograph with his two favorite people. The connection between them was effortless, loving, and completely real.
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These are the moments worth remembering.
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1821 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60622
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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.
That baby is soooo cute!
Beautiful images! It’s nice to be in a photo once in a while.
Jo-Ann McMunn (Gramma) – I can’t begin to express how I feel about these prceuits and your way with newborns! You are simply and extremely awesome at what you do. Congratulations on capturing the essence of the newborn that brings tears of love and joy to family members such as myself. Of course I want the entire slide show! Might I add your subject is one of the most adorable babies ever!