Moment-Driven Testimonials
Candice is a natural born teacher. If you’re a new photographer, you’ll learn many launching-off points. If you’re already experienced, she’ll help you with creating even more emotion and moments in your photographs. Plus, she’s really funny and easy to listen to.
Right away I was drawn in by her positive energy. When she shared her work I was blown away by images that are both emotional and captivating. I quickly learned that she is one of the most approachable photographers I have ever met.
-Josh Hartman
Candice has the uncanny ability to deliver her points in a way that makes them instantly part of your inner photographic psyche, without you really realizing it’s happened. Since our Mentor Session, it’s Candice’s voice I hear nudging me to be better every time I shoot, for that I am eternally grateful.
-Pip Raud, UK
I couldn’t help but be moved by the power of the images and stories from her days as a photojournalist, she brings this same passion to her wedding photography and to her teaching. Over the last several years I have turned to Candice for help with editing, website content and photography. I have benefitted greatly from her wisdom and experience. I have grown as a photographer as a result of her guidance and recommend her workshop to anybody looking to do the same.
-Joe Appel
When I heard Candice speak at the Fearless Conference in Bucharest, I was already an experienced photographer, but something had been preventing me from being the photographer I wanted to be. I knew it. There was something about Candice’s approach… She made me see things with fresh eyes and fall in love with photography again. Candice is an excellent teacher.
-Irina Groza, UK
Candice gave me tons of helpful advice and tips that I’ve been able to incorporate immediately. The examples she presented were also incredibly helpful in illustrating her points. I would highly recommend Candice’s class to anyone who is looking to improve their photojournalism skills. She is a very kind and warm person on top of being an excellent teacher!
-Danette Pascarella
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Chicago Pet Photographer
Meet Horchata, an adoptable Chicago dog from One Tail at a Time.
She’s part of The See Hear Love Project, where animal communication and fine-art pet photography come together to help foster animals be truly seen and adopted.
If you’re looking to adopt a dog in Chicago, Horchata is ready for her forever home.
Meet Phoebe, a total sweetheart whose expressive eyes say it all. 🐾
It’s always such a joy capturing pets like her—full of love, personality, and the quiet moments that make them family.
#CusicPhotography #ChicagoPetPhotography #PetPortraits #DogPhotography #ChicagoPets #MomentDrivenPhotography
Meet Oliver the Corgi! 🐾
Full of personality and completely irresistible, this handsome guy brought so much joy to the studio. Moments like these are why I love what I do—capturing the bond you share with your pets and creating artwork you’ll treasure for years to come. 💛
#CusicPhotography #ChicagoPetPhotography #CorgiLove #PetPortraits #ChicagoPets #MomentDrivenPhotography
Meet Charlie, the semi-feral cat from @sayvanimalorg 🐾
Thank you to Sayv Animals and foster mom Carol for everything you do to help this sweet boy—and so many others—find safety, love, and a second chance.
Every animal deserves to be Seen. Heard. Loved.™ 💙
#SeeHearLoveProject #ChicagoCats #AdoptLocal #FosterCats #CatRescue
Seen. Heard. Loved.
Candice C. Cusic has launched a powerful new project, The See Hear Love Project™, to spotlight the rising number of animals in Chicago shelters. In collaboration with local rescue groups, she’s giving a voice to animals who deserve a second chance and a loving home.
This one-of-a-kind initiative combines the art of animal communication with Cusic’s renowned photography to help each animal be seen, heard, and ultimately adopted. Follow along to meet them and discover their stories.
Since the filming of this video, Ramona has officially become a proud foster fail—aka ADOPTED! She now spends her days living her best life with her mom April, her dad, and five pig siblings, soaking up all the love, snacks, and belly rubs she could ever dream of. 🐷❤️
#chicago #explore #explorepage #fosteranimals #chicagolandpigrescue
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
#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
#chicagodogs
#chicagodogswithoutjobs
SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.
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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.
