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!
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.
Meet Zeno.
After being surrendered by his owner, Zeno has spent more than a year waiting at Red Door Animal Shelter for someone to choose him.
And somehow, after all this time, he’s still soft. Still trusting. Still hopeful.
Cats like Zeno don’t need perfection. They just need someone willing to see them.
Seen. Heard. Loved.
📍 Red Door Animal Shelter
🐾 Available for adoption
Meet Zeno.
After being surrendered by his owner, Zeno has spent more than a year waiting at Red Door Animal Shelter for someone to choose him.
And somehow, after all this time, he’s still soft. Still trusting. Still hopeful.
Cats like Zeno don’t need perfection. They just need someone willing to see them.
Seen. Heard. Loved.
📍 Red Door Animal Shelter
🐾 Available for adoption
Welcome to The See Hear Love Project™.
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Created by Chicago photographer and animal communicator Candice C. Cusic, this one-of-a-kind project combines animal communication and fine-art portraiture to help foster animals be seen, heard, and adopted.
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Each story begins with connection.
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Seen. Heard. Loved.
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.
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!