Fearless Conference, Bucharest, Romania

I recently taught two Master Classes and was a guest speaker at the amazing Fearless Conference in Bucharest, Romania.  I carried an Olympus OMD EM1 with me and used it to immerse myself in Romania and its beauty.  The vintage architecture inspired me daily, and the incredibly sweet and warm people I met truly made this a memorable experience.

Our conference featured some of the best wedding photographers in the world, both on stage as speakers and in the audience as students.  Everyone was in love with the same thing, documenting love.  Gathering with a large group of people who love the same things you do is invigorating and a must for everyone at least once in their lifetime.

I didn’t have a lot of time for photography, but I am happy to share what I captured that magical week here.  I am also so incredibly thankful to my friends, old and new, for opening their arms and hearts to me.   Thank you and I can’t wait to visit Romania again!

 


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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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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 https://www.boredpanda.com/see-hear-love-animal-project.../ See less

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

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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. ⠀ George wandered into Owen’s backyard one winter. ⠀ And stayed. ❤️ ⠀ During George’s animal communication session, I asked him about his life with Owen. ⠀ Then George told me something wonderfully specific: ⠀ “Cookies in bed make Owen happy.” ⠀ Owen’s reaction says everything. 😂 ⠀ These are some of my favorite moments in animal communication. Sometimes what an animal shares is profound. Sometimes it’s heartbreaking. ⠀ And sometimes a cat who wandered into your backyard knows exactly what makes you happy. ⠀ Seen. Heard. Loved. ⠀ The See Hear Love Project™ ⠀ #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.

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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.

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