Cusic Photography Studio Celebrates Two Years on Chicago Ave.

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I cannot believe I opened my studio 2 years ago!  Here is a rundown on what that looks like:

In 2 years we have photographed over 100 families,  worked with 15 interns, emptied five cases of dog biscuits and have made at least 40 trips to the Dollar Store down the street!

We’ve had 1 dog pee on our couch, 2 dogs deuce in our gallery and have cleaned up an estimated five buckets of slobber off of our floors.

We have placed hundreds of custom artwork orders for our clients , have attended over 40 events with our Chicago GIF boomerang photo booth and have raised hundreds of dollars for several animal rescues in Chicagoland.

I’m truly honored to be a part of the West Town Chamber of Commerce and to have a beautiful storefront on historic Chicago Ave.  I love going to work every day and cannot wait for another year of doing what I love.

Thank you, here are just a few of my favorite studio photographs!  Take a look at my Instagram account for all the behind the scenes and a tour of my studio!

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    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.

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    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

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    Avalanche wasn't interested in being the center of attention. ⠀ He just wanted to be close. ⠀ Please visit my page to see Avalanche's full story. ⠀ "I don't want ⠀ to be alone." ⠀ — Avalanche ⠀ Seen. Heard. Loved. ⠀ #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

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    Dama arrived at the studio in a wheelchair. ⠀ That was the first thing I noticed. ⠀ It was also the least interesting thing about her. ⠀ What I remember is her determination. ⠀ Her curiosity. ⠀ Her joy. ⠀ Please visit my page to see Dama's full story. ⠀ "Maybe I'm not a misfit. ⠀ I just have more to love." ⠀ — Dama ⠀ Seen. Heard. Loved. ⠀ #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

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    I created The See Hear Love Project to help animals like Blanca. ⠀ Painfully shy. Dumped on a road before the rain came. Nervous around strangers. Ears down. Tail tucked. ⠀ For those new to the project, these are not carefree, well-adjusted animals. Many have experienced neglect, abandonment, fear, or loss. ⠀ Sometimes we only get one photograph when they truly relax. ⠀ Thankfully, we only need one. ⠀ Please visit my page to see Blanca's full story. ⠀ Special thanks to @sayvanimalorg for bringing Blanca to The See Hear Love Project. ⠀ "All I want ⠀ is to feel loved and safe." ⠀ — Blanca ⠀ Seen. Heard. Loved. ⠀ #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

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    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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    Some dogs don’t just fit into a family — they become part of its heartbeat. ⠀ Eddie was pure joy to photograph with his two favorite people. The connection between them was effortless, loving, and completely real. ⠀ 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

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    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

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    1821 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60622

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