Wedding Photographer Workshop: Fearless Conference 2015

Chicago wedding photojournalism by Candice Cusic I found this gem of lil’ me holding a toy camera today, and in true photographer fashion, I gotta blog it. 🙂

I’ve been a photographer since age six, where I was so captivated by my father’s camera I refused to enjoy the family outing my family had planned for me, I only wanted to take photographs. Pretty soon I became the official family photographer at a young age and still am today…I have no tangible proof that I even attended most of our vacations, as I’m the one behind the camera.

I’ve been a photo geek most of my life, and I don’t see that as a negative thing. 🙂

One of the greatest things about my job is the opportunity to surround myself with others who have the same passion. I am so fortunate to do this every year at the Fearless Conference, with others who want to make their photographs and their business even stronger. At the end of the conference, I always leave with fresh ideas, inspiration and new friends.

I’m so excited to be a featured speaker at this year’s conference, and it’s not too late to join us!

Chicago Photojournalism education, photojournalism workshop, photographer workshop

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Chicago Pet Photographer

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

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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

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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 @sayvanimals 🐾

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

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Meet Charlie, the semi-feral cat from @sayvanimals 🐾

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

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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

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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

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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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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.

This is Nala the cat. 🐾
Her reading wasn’t about adoption — it was about understanding.
Animal communication reveals what our pets are truly feeling.
Would you want to know what your cat is thinking?

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This is Nala the cat. 🐾
Her reading wasn’t about adoption — it was about understanding.
Animal communication reveals what our pets are truly feeling.
Would you want to know what your cat is thinking?

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