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Happy first anniversary to us! We love our new home here in West Town Chicago, and we love ALL of our amazing neighbors who have helped us along the way! To many more years creating, innovating, and capturing moments!
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Happy first anniversary to us! We love our new home here in West Town Chicago, and we love ALL of our amazing neighbors who have helped us along the way! To many more years creating, innovating, and capturing moments!
Avalanche didnβt start life this way.
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Rescued from a hoarding situation through @reddoorshelter, his world was once crowded, uncertain, and far from safe.
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But something beautiful happenedβ
his foster saw him⦠and never let him go.
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Avalanche is now home.
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Seen. Heard. Loved.
Meet Blanca.
Rescued, but still learning how to feel safe again.
During her animal communication session, Blanca shared a feeling of being abandoned in the rainβuntil Michelle, her foster mom, found her and brought her to safety.
βIβm scaredβ¦ but Iβm trying.β
Sheβs waiting for someone to show her sheβs finally home.
Blanca and other incredible animals are available for adoption at SAYv Animal Organization (@sayvanimalorg).
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The See Hear Love Project is the only project of its kind, combining animal communication and portrait photography to help rescue animals be seen, heard, and adopted.
This is Part 2 of Ramonaβs story from The See Hear Love Projectβ’ β a Chicago-based initiative combining animal communication and fine-art photography to help foster animals be seen, heard, and adopted.
Each session begins with an on-camera communication reading followed by a professional portrait session, allowing foster animals to connect with potential adopters through emotion and storytelling.
Ramonaβs message is part of a larger mission to bring visibility to animals waiting for homes and to highlight the life-saving power of fostering.
Follow the project:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cusicphoto
Website: https://www.cusicphoto.com/
Adopt a friend like Ramona! https://www.chicagolandpigrescue.com/
Your best friend at home deserves to be celebrated.
Not just in your camera roll β but in fine art that lives on your wall.
Thatβs why I hire a professional trainer for every session.
Because your best friend deserves to feel safe, calm, and supported while we create something beautiful.
And because women celebrate everyone else in their livesβ¦
Why not the one who waits for you at home?
For the women who love fiercely β and the dogs who love them right back. π€
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That kind of connection deserves to be remembered as art.
The in between moments are always my favorite.
When no one is performing, just present.
Thank you Andrea for choosing this moment with your sweetheart Guava.
From the shoot to the moment it comes together.
Guava. π #chicagopetphotographer #rescuedog #pitbullsofinstagram
During their animal communication reading, Sam and Frodo thanked their foster, Hilary, for saving their life. They also shared something about their past and their hope for the future: no more cages.
This video is part of The See Hear Love Project β the only project that combines animal communication with fine-art photography to help adoptable animals be truly seen and heard.
These bonded bunnies are ready for a safe, loving home where they can stay together.
Sam and Frodo are available for adoption through @onetailatatime.
SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.
#SeeHearLoveProject #AnimalCommunication #rabbitrescue
Located in downtown Chicago.
1821 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60622
By appointment only
info@cusicphoto.com
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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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