Candice C. Cusic Photography

Candice C. Cusic Photography Chicago's Top Pet and Family Portrait Photographer and Animal Communicator

05/20/2026

“As a photojournalist, I spent years telling human stories.
Now, I help animals be seen, heard, and loved.”
Candice C. Cusic is a Chicago photographer, former Chicago Tribune photojournalist, and animal communicator. Through The See Hear Love Project™, she combines animal communication and fine-art portraiture to help foster and rescue animals connect with people in a deeper way.
Seen. Heard. Loved

05/16/2026

Meet Zeno.

After being surrendered by his owner, Zeno has spent more than a year waiting at Red Door Animal Shelter for someone to choose him.

And somehow, after all this time, he’s still soft. Still trusting. Still hopeful.

Cats like Zeno don’t need perfection. They just need someone willing to see them.

Seen. Heard. Loved.

📍 Red Door Animal Shelter

🐾 Available for adoption

05/13/2026

Welcome to The See Hear Love Project™.

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.

Each story begins with connection.

Seen. Heard. Loved.

05/06/2026

Honored to speak with WGN’s Spotlight Chicago about The See Hear Love Project™ — a one-of-a-kind series combining animal communication and fine-art portraiture to help foster animals be seen, heard, and adopted.

Seen. Heard. Loved.

04/22/2026

Meet Tootsie 💛

Surrendered by her owner, Tootsie arrived at Hinsdale Humane Society with little to no information about her past. That’s where we stepped in.

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.

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.

Now it’s Tootsie’s turn to be seen for exactly who she is 💫

Seen. Heard. Loved.

04/10/2026

Avalanche didn’t start life this way.

Rescued from a hoarding situation through , his world was once crowded, uncertain, and far from safe.

But something beautiful happened—
his foster saw him… and never let him go.

Avalanche is now home.

Seen. Heard. Loved.

03/20/2026

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.
Available for adoption at SAYv Animal Organization ().
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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.

03/20/2026

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 amazing animals are available for adoption at SAYv Animal Organization ().
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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.

03/15/2026

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.
Follow the project:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cusicphoto
Website: https://www.cusicphoto.com

02/28/2026

Your best friend at home deserves to be celebrated.
Not just in your camera roll — but in fine art that lives on your wall.
That’s 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 lives…
Why not the one who waits for you at home?

02/13/2026

For the women who love fiercely — and the dogs who love them right back. 🖤

That kind of connection deserves to be remembered as art.

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Chicago, IL
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