The Chicago Moment-Driven Photojournalism Workshop April 5-6 and September 13-14

I’m so proud to announce my upcoming Moment-Driven Photojournalism Workshops with an awesome video by the wonderful Brandon Parigo of Parigo Studios Photography.  Brandon is a terrific photographer and filmmaker, and just a great guy to know!  I was fortunate to have him film my presentation at the Fearless Conference, he edited it together with an interview and my wedding photography, along with photographs I made during my Workshop last year.  Thank you, Brandon!

The Chicago Moment-Driven Photojournalism Workshop  (limited to only 10 students) April 5-6 and September 13-14 is designed to recharge your photography.  If you’re shooting the same thing each week, the same way … I can help.

We’ll take an in-depth look at your images and help you step outside your comfort zone, try new things, and produce stronger images that your clients will absolutely love. This isn’t a workshop with hundreds of attendees, this is learning environment where you will get plenty of one on one time with me and we will shoot together each day. You can see the workshop schedule here!

Visiting Chicago?  We have amazing specials on rooms in the same building as our Workshop on Chicago’s Michigan Ave., with killer views of the city, for as low as $70 a night!

Workshop attendees ALSO receive a 2-hour Mentor Session after the workshop, to make sure you’re still on the right path.  We can edit your website portfolio, your latest wedding or blog post, anything you like!  I love following up with my students after the Workshop to continue to help you see things differently… plus I miss your faces!

Want to call me and talk about where you are with your photography and what you would like to work on?  Request a FREE strategy session to see if you’re a good fit for the Moment-Driven Photojournalism Workshop!

Are you a Fearless Photographer?  You’ll receive 10% off!

Thanks so much and I hope to see you in Chicago!

 

 

 

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SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.
Last year, 3,380 dogs and cats were euthanized in Chicago.
During his animal communication session, Tater shared something quietly heartbreaking:
“Sometimes I worry people won’t like me. I worry if I’m good enough.”
His foster mom couldn’t hold back tears — because he is good enough. Every dog waiting for a home is.
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and Chicago’s shelters are beyond capacity.
The See Hear Love Project™ unites animal communication and fine-art photography to give foster animals a voice — so they can finally be seen, heard, and adopted.
🐾 Featuring Tater from @darkhorsedogs
📍Created by Candice C. Cusic
#SeeHearLoveProject #AdoptAShelterDogMonth

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SEEN. HEARD. LOVED. Last year, 3,380 dogs and cats were euthanized in Chicago. During his animal communication session, Tater shared something quietly heartbreaking: “Sometimes I worry people won’t like me. I worry if I’m good enough.” His foster mom couldn’t hold back tears — because he is good enough. Every dog waiting for a home is. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and Chicago’s shelters are beyond capacity. The See Hear Love Project™ unites animal communication and fine-art photography to give foster animals a voice — so they can finally be seen, heard, and adopted. 🐾 Featuring Tater from @darkhorsedogs 📍Created by Candice C. Cusic #SeeHearLoveProject #AdoptAShelterDogMonth

SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.
Every foster animal has something to say.
Maggie’s animal communication session inspired the beginning of The See Hear Love Project™—and many more voices will follow.
#chicagoshelterdogs
#adoptlocal
#rescuelocal
#chicagodogs
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SEEN. HEARD. LOVED. Every foster animal has something to say. Maggie’s animal communication session inspired the beginning of The See Hear Love Project™—and many more voices will follow. #chicagoshelterdogs #adoptlocal #rescuelocal #chicagodogs #chicagodogswithoutjobs

Dama may be in a wheelchair, but her spirit is unstoppable.

Through The See Hear Love Project™, her voice and her story are shared—so she can be truly seen, heard, and adopted.

Thank you @sayvanimals for giving her the chance she deserves. Thank you @salvageone for welcoming us to photograph Dama in your beautiful space. She was a little nervous Nelly that day, so we finished her session in the studio. We’re so grateful for your support in helping animals like Dama be seen, heard, and adopted. ❤️🐾
##chicagoshelterdogs
#adoptlocal
#rescuelocal
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Dama may be in a wheelchair, but her spirit is unstoppable. Through The See Hear Love Project™, her voice and her story are shared—so she can be truly seen, heard, and adopted. Thank you @sayvanimals for giving her the chance she deserves. Thank you @salvageone for welcoming us to photograph Dama in your beautiful space. She was a little nervous Nelly that day, so we finished her session in the studio. We’re so grateful for your support in helping animals like Dama be seen, heard, and adopted. ❤️🐾 ##chicagoshelterdogs #adoptlocal #rescuelocal #chicagodogs #chicagodogswithoutjobs SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.

This is Nala the cat. 🐾
Her reading wasn’t about adoption — it was about understanding.
Animal communication reveals what our pets are truly feeling.
Would you want to know what your cat is thinking?

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This is Nala the cat. 🐾 Her reading wasn’t about adoption — it was about understanding. Animal communication reveals what our pets are truly feeling. Would you want to know what your cat is thinking?

Something extraordinary is beginning.
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The See Hear Love Project™ gives foster animals more than a portrait—it gives them a voice. Through animal communication and photography, their stories will finally be shared with the world.
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Follow along as we change lives, one portrait at a time.
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#chicagoshelterdogs
#adoptlocal
#rescuelocal
#chicagodogs
#chicagodogswithoutjobs

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Something extraordinary is beginning. ⠀ The See Hear Love Project™ gives foster animals more than a portrait—it gives them a voice. Through animal communication and photography, their stories will finally be shared with the world. ⠀ Follow along as we change lives, one portrait at a time. ⠀ #chicagoshelterdogs #adoptlocal #rescuelocal #chicagodogs #chicagodogswithoutjobs SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.

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.

#chicagoshelterdogs
#adoptlocal
#rescuelocal
#chicagodogs
#chicagodogswithoutjobs

SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.

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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. #chicagoshelterdogs #adoptlocal #rescuelocal #chicagodogs #chicagodogswithoutjobs SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.

🐾 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 #chicagoshelterdogs
#adoptlocal
#rescuelocal
#chicagodogs
#chicagodogswithoutjobs

SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.

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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 #chicagoshelterdogs #adoptlocal #rescuelocal #chicagodogs #chicagodogswithoutjobs SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.

🐾 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 #chicagoshelterdogs
#adoptlocal
#rescuelocal
#chicagodogs
#chicagodogswithoutjobs

SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.

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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 #chicagoshelterdogs #adoptlocal #rescuelocal #chicagodogs #chicagodogswithoutjobs SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.

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