Two Days to be a visual storyteller.
Two Days to step into your power.
Two days to take your best photographs ever.
The Moment-Driven Workshop is a safe and intimate space to learn and enrollment is limited to only 10 students. It's designed to take you outside your comfort zone, connect you with your full photographic potential and arm you with a fresh arsenal of skills so you can take the photographs you've always wanted to capture.
Struggle with culling? Once you learn how to capture moments and what to look for, selecting the perfect moment is a breeze!
Over 2 days, you will take an in-depth look at what holds you back in your photography, technique and business and learn how to take your shooting to an entirely new level, whether you work with couples, children or pets.
Join us for the next Moment-Driven Workshop in Chicago
email info@cusicPhoto.com for info on new workshop dates!
YOU’LL LEARN
- How to capture the story of your clients, rather than hundreds of images that don’t connect to their hearts
- How to communicate with your clients so that you can anticipate which photos will speak most strongly to them
- How to capture powerful moments during a portrait session that show your clients as an authentic version of themselves
- How to work through any anxiety you experience documenting and interacting with strangers and address the self-doubt that keeps you from capturing the powerful shots you capable of
YOU’LL RECEIVE
- An intimate group experience with other photographers similarly interested in upleveling their skills
- Tons of feedback from Candice and fellow workshop participants
- Ample time to apply what you’re learning to make your photographs even stronger
- A follow up call with Candice after the workshop to check in and identify areas for growth
- Access to a private Facebook group of Moment-Driven alumni for future support!
YOU’LL PARTICIPATE IN
- Shooting your own assignment in Chicago and crafting your visual storytelling. This is a hands-on workshop where you apply the feedback and techniques you've learned immediately!
- Feedback sessions where you practice identifying what makes a strong photograph so you can learn to quickly shoot and cull your own shots. Many photographers take days to edit a shoot -- it should only take a few hours, once you know what to look for!
"It's amazing to feel that the changes I've made since the workshop are already visible. I'm shooting differently, I'm editing differently (and much quicker - yay), I'm communicating with my clients better. It has changed EVERYTHING!"
-Samantha
Join us for the next Moment-Driven Workshop in Chicago
email info@cusicphoto.com for info on new workshop dates!
TWO DAY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
DAY ONE
We kick off with introductions. We will share from the heart -- your challenges, what you deeply desire for your photography, and what brings you to the workshop. This is your first glimpse of the team that will support you as you try new things, challenge yourself, and create breakthrough success.
I teach you how to approach a scene, what to look for before hitting the shutter button, and how to position yourself so you capture powerful moments. We will discuss composition, lighting and how to make your clients comfortable in front of the camera. When your clients are comfortable, you will capture the most authentic shots.
We shoot Moment-Driven photographs several times each day and critique them afterward in our debrief. This way, you can apply feedback immediately!
Do you fill with dread when your client asks, “What do you want me to do?” during a portrait session? You'll learn how to stop posing and start capturing beautiful moments that they will cherish forever.
Lunch is included every day. We eat together, get to know each other, and critique your images.
On Day 1 you will apply the Moment-Driven Technique to your own photojournalism assignment on a member of the Chicago community. We will visit with you during your shoot and discuss your challenges and successes! Afterwards, we will reconvene at our studio and go through your shots during our critique session. This is a great way for everyone to learn!
DAY TWO
We kick off day 2 by applying what you have learned about Moment-Driven Photography and photograph in the studio!
You will have the opportunity to strengthen your Moment-Driven skills with dogs! We will partner with a local rescue and you will photograph animals in need of a home. You won't be photographing dogs posing for the camera, let's use your new skills and capture some fantastic moments of our furry friends and get them adopted!
After lunch, we will photograph dogs and their owners and show you how to capture tremendous moments with them both!
If there’s time, we end with website critiques. I will edit your website portfolio and highlight your strongest work. Let’s take your portfolio to the next level, and make sure each shot has an impact!
WORKSHOP LOCATION: Cusic Photography Studio, 1431 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL
COST: $1800
Maximum of 10 students. Minimum 5 students required or event is canceled.
A Lasting Impression...
This was the first workshop I have attended that left a lasting impression. Candice's words are always in the back of my head now. I can apply what I learned to just about any subject that I shoot, even beyond weddings and couples. I am now looking for different things, seeing things I didn't see before. -Jenine
Chicago Pet Photographer
Louie the Bernedoodle came in nervous—like many pets do.
But at our Chicago pet photography studio, he had a professional dog trainer on set to help him feel safe, loved, and ready.
📸 We’re the only professional pet portrait studio in Chicago that includes a dog trainer—for free.
🖼️ That’s how we create artwork you’ll love living with.
🐾 Because your dog deserves more than a photo. They deserve a team.
📍 Book your complimentary studio tour: www.cusicphoto.com
Meet Gus and his adorable new baby pug sister, Eleanor.
Their family brought them to our Chicago pet photography studio to celebrate this special chapter with timeless portraits—capturing their sweet sibling bond, playful energy, and quiet connection.
At Cusic Photography, we specialize in Moment-Driven™ pet portraits that go beyond stiff poses. We create meaningful artwork that honors the love you share with your pet—designed for your home, and your heart.
📍 Chicago’s luxury pet portrait studio
🖼️ Custom dog photography + wall art
🐾 Learn more at: https://www.cusicphoto.com
Oscar and Olive didn’t pose—they simply were. In that brief, beautiful chaos, we created portraits that feel timeless. The kind you want to live with. The kind that make you stop, smile, and say, “That’s them.” This is Moment-Driven™ pet photography. No stiff poses, no pressure—just honest moments turned into artwork. Chicago’s luxury pet portrait studio. Custom artwork designed for your home.
Just featured on On The Block with Alicia Sitz! 🎙️
We talked about what it really means to see, hear, and love your pet—and why they deserve more than just a photo.
I’m Candice C. Cusic—Chicago’s top pet and family photographer and an animal communicator. I capture real emotion and turn it into artwork you’ll love coming home to.
📍 Chicago pet photography studio
🧠 Animal communication
🎥 Behind the scenes at Cusic Photography
Real moments. True connection.
Whether your pet feels most at home on the couch or in your arms—we’ll meet you where the love lives.
I offer luxury pet photography and animal communication, either in my Chicago studio or brought directly to you.
📍 Custom artwork of the animals you adore
🎯 Chicago pet and family photography + mobile sessions available
🖼️ Let’s create something meaningful together
www.cusicphoto.com
ZOOMIES OF THE WEEK 🐾💨
When the energy is high and the tails are flying, we let the dogs do what they do best—zoom.
Captured in our professional Chicago pet photography studio, where your dog can be wild, free, and totally themselves.
✨ Looking for portraits that reflect your pet’s real personality?
We’re the only studio in Chicago with a complimentary dog trainer on set—so even the wiggliest dogs shine.
📍 Book your session today at cusicphoto.com
Meet Olti, a mini dachshund with a big personality!
We photographed this adorable doxie at our Chicago pet photography studio, where we specialize in capturing real moments, real emotion—and dogs who totally steal the show.
📍 Chicago dog photography
📸 Mini dachshund photoshoot
🐾 Pet portraits that celebrate your best friend
✨ Book your studio tour: www.cusicphoto.com
Cusic Photography | Chicago Pet & Family Photographer
Our location
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.
