Illuminare

Telling your story through the art of light manifested in photography

Hi! I'm Phoebe

Welcome to my online home! I'm a freelance photographer based in Connecticut... though I'd be happy to travel all over New England to shoot for you. I grew up taking photos and breaking cameras (I broke my first camera at 2yrs old). In middle school, I picked up a few collaborations and binged Lightroom tutorials just for fun. It wasn't supposed to be serious, but more and more inquiries flowed into my inbox!

At 16, I started college and was accepted into an entrepreneurship incubator where I met the most amazing group of young ladies, who wanted to create a change in the world. I offered to capture their journey and it struck me, I really love telling people's stories! As of today, I have been blessed to collaborate creatively with over 40+ brands, start-ups, and founders, some from their day 1 and some known worldwide.

I love to capture the spirit of a person for eternity, but also to challenge my imagination on a set. I'm experienced in commercial, personal branding, headshot, and event photography, but have done portraits and weddings as well. I believe in the power of telling a story by expressing its beauty through the art of light.

We all have a story to tell, a special moment in time that we want to hold onto forever. I’d love to talk to you about the moment you want to capture...so write me a note and let me hear all about it!

MAKE IT STAND OUT.

Creating eye-catching custom images with vibrant colors and unique compositions helps distinguish your product or service from a competitor in today’s crowded marketplace. Your images only have a split second to influence a consumers’ buying decision. Therefore, it is critical to use unique designs, color constructions, and have a superb visual presence.

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Commercial

Founder Photos & Headshots

Personal Branding

Events

Not only did Phoebe make me feel comfortable during the shoot, but she also made me feel beautiful. After looking at the portraits, I had a feeling of confidence and couldn’t help but broadly smile! Phoebe not only captures you in the best lighting and angle, but she also captures your personality. Biographies, headshots, press, I use these photos everywhere.

— Raina Jain,

Founder of QueenBee

I’ve never looked at photography the same. I never knew that you could make an entire storyline and evoke an emotion out of something as simple as a beverage. I gave no instructions, and didn’t know what to expect. I got back photos emphasizing every principle my product stands for – natural, sustainable, and good-for-you. She kept in communication every step of the way and made sure the photos were what I needed. But, they weren't simply what I needed – they were beyond what I was looking for!

— Raina Jain,

Founder of QueenBee