22: This is Candice Cusic

Thrilled to have the one and only Candice Cusic for episode 22 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Candice has photojournalism in her blood, having worked at the Chicago Tribune and other publications for over twenty years. Her 'moment-driven' photography is thus core to her wedding work - and indeed, to everything she photographs - and she's also an incredibly experienced teacher, having taught workshops and seminars all over the world. Stick with us today as Candice talks about: • the beauty of Chicago, • her work as a photojournalist for the Chicago Tribune (and others), • how she went from newspaper photojournalism to weddings, • the importance of being you, • what she would do with three wishes, • why we should stop comparing, • surrounding herself with positivity, • how she used to sing in a band, • one of her favourite ever albums, • how she has diversified to family and pet photography and has her own studio, • how she is moment-driven, no matter what she's photographing, • the benefits of having a studio, • learning to celebrate her successes, • why it's so important to watch hands, • what makes her happy, • what day she would choose to live over and over again, • her thoughts on the future, • why being nice is so vital, • Stephen King novels, • her love of teaching, • what's worked for her in terms of marketing, • delegating what you don't like to do to someone you trust, • why she always shoots with a second shooter, • her top tips for better documentary photography, • and much more... Once again, this episode was recorded a while ago, before the world changed with the pandemic, so that's why there's no mention of it in our conversation. As an aside, I think Candice has the most wonderful voice - so silky smooth! - I hope you enjoy listening to her as much as I did. She really should have her own radio show...! For a full transcript, and to join us at This is Reportage, head to our website at https://thisisreportage.com/