Water Portraits: Chicago Dog Photography

Welcome, fellow dog enthusiasts and photography aficionados! If you’ve ever wondered about the magic that unfolds when water meets photography, you’re in for a treat. Join us as we share the wet and wild experience of capturing the loving and well-loved dogs at PupStars Pet Care in a series of unique water portraits that are sure to make a splash!

We embarked on a one-of-a-kind adventure, immersing ourselves in the playful world of water portraits. Each photograph became a delightful surprise as we let the dogs take the lead – and the water followed suit. The result? A collection of images that perfectly encapsulate the unpredictable and spontaneous nature of these four-legged friends.

Photographing with water as a dynamic element presented its own set of challenges, but it also allowed us to embrace spontaneity and adapt to the ever-changing environment. The unpredictable nature of the water added an artistic flair to the portraits, making each frame a masterpiece of its own. We let go of control and let the water create its own magic.

These water portraits are more than just pictures; they are a celebration of the joy, love, and playfulness that dogs bring into our lives.

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    Welcome to The See Hear Love Project™.
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Created by Chicago photographer and animal communicator Candice C. Cusic, this one-of-a-kind project combines animal communication and fine-art portraiture to help foster animals be seen, heard, and adopted.
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Each story begins with connection.
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Seen. Heard. Loved.
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    “I have a bed and a blanket now.”
She didn’t always.
This is Tootsie.
Available for adoption at @hinsdalehumanesociety 
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    Meet Tootsie 💛
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Surrendered by her owner, Tootsie arrived at Hinsdale Humane Society with little to no information about her past. That’s where we stepped in.
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Nicole, Administrative Manager at Hinsdale Humane Society, brought Tootsie to us and is part of this moment you’re seeing—helping us begin to understand who Tootsie really is.
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The See Hear Love Project is the only project that combines animal communication and professional photography—helping uncover each dog’s story and showing who they truly are.
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    Avalanche didn’t 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 happened—
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 rain—until Michelle, her foster mom, found her and brought her to safety.
“I’m scared… but I’m trying.”
She’s waiting for someone to show her she’s 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 Ramona’s story from The See Hear Love Project™ — 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.
Ramona’s message is part of a larger mission to bring visibility to animals waiting for homes and to highlight the life-saving power of fostering.
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