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HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:

Featured Speaker: The Fearless Class, 2017 Bali, Indonesia

Staff Mentor: Foundation Europe 4 2017, 2018 Ubeda, Spain

Featured Speaker: SNAP Photography Festival, Wales, UK  2017

Featured Speaker: Nine Dots Gathering, London, 2016

Staff Mentor, Foundation Workshop, 2012-2018

Featured Speaker, Fearless Conference 2010, 2015

Featured Speaker, Fearless Conference, Bucharest, Romania 2012

Adjunct Photojournalism Instructor, Columbia College Chicago 2015-2018

Adjunct Photojournalism Instructor, Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism 2002-2013

Chicago Tribune Photojournalist – Chicago Team Member Awarded Pulitzer Prize 2001

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Chicago Pet Photographer

Someone asked who I was celebrating today, and I said, `Myself.` Most people wouldn`t say that, but it`s time we do. This video explores why celebrating yourself is important and why your accomplishments are worth honoring.
Who are you celebrating today?

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Someone asked who I was celebrating today, and I said, 'Myself.' Most people wouldn't say that, but it's time we do. This video explores why celebrating yourself is important and why your accomplishments are worth honoring. Who are you celebrating today?

Black Lab Gary showing off his personality during his pet photography session in Chicago. Sound on to hear his happy mmm for every treat!

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Black Lab Gary showing off his personality during his pet photography session in Chicago. Sound on to hear his happy mmm for every treat!

Luxury pet portraits in Chicago featuring George, everyone’s favorite Golden Retriever. Your best friend deserves their moment!

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Luxury pet portraits in Chicago featuring George, everyone’s favorite Golden Retriever. Your best friend deserves their moment!

Gus is 15.
He’s wearing a dinosaur costume.
Because being old doesn’t mean you stop being legendary.
✨ Chicago Luxury Pet Photography | Capture Their Spirit
Tap @cusicphoto to schedule your session.

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Gus is 15. He’s wearing a dinosaur costume. Because being old doesn’t mean you stop being legendary. ✨ Chicago Luxury Pet Photography | Capture Their Spirit Tap @cusicphoto to schedule your session.

Oliver the corgi knows who his mom is—and he wouldn’t trade her for anything. That bond between a dog and their person says it all.

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Oliver the corgi knows who his mom is—and he wouldn’t trade her for anything. That bond between a dog and their person says it all.

Two years in foster care.
I photographed Dama last year.
Next week, I’ll photograph her again—
for a new project pairing photography and animal communication to help fosters get adopted.

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Two years in foster care. I photographed Dama last year. Next week, I’ll photograph her again— for a new project pairing photography and animal communication to help fosters get adopted.

Ever wonder how we get portraits like this?
We bring in the pros—including a professional dog trainer—so your pet feels calm, seen, and confident the moment they walk in.
Because great portraits aren’t luck.
They’re trust, timing, and teamwork.
📍 Chicago pet photography studio
🐾 Only studio with a complimentary trainer on set
📸 Book your studio tour today → www.cusicphoto.com

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Ever wonder how we get portraits like this? We bring in the pros—including a professional dog trainer—so your pet feels calm, seen, and confident the moment they walk in. Because great portraits aren’t luck. They’re trust, timing, and teamwork. 📍 Chicago pet photography studio 🐾 Only studio with a complimentary trainer on set 📸 Book your studio tour today → www.cusicphoto.com

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

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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

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.

 

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