About illuvia
A platform where photographers and models find each other, book shoots, and build their portfolios - with minimal baggage, and a high emphasis on trust.
How we got here
After years of navigating platforms that felt more like high school - both in terms of their cliqued communities and their dated interfaces - we were left wondering why somebody hadn't taken the time to build something that looked slick, was affordable, and ultimately just worked.
So we built it.
illuvia is founded by a small team of photographers and developers with a passion for this industry. We've dealt with the same frustrations, jumped through the same hoops, and watched good creatives leave the space because the tools made it harder than it needed to be.
For Photographers
A clean portfolio, direct messaging with models, a booking system that's simple and synced to your devices, and zero commission on the work you bring in. Your profile is yours.
For Models
A space where you can showcase your work, find photographers whose style matches yours, and communicate directly without middlemen. You control who can message you, and you can see exactly how verified someone is before you respond.
If You're Both
One account, no compromise. No sides needed!
How we handle pricing
The basics are free. Search, messaging, booking, your public portfolio - all included. We don't charge you to talk to people, and we don't lock features behind a paywall.
Premium tiers are about space and presentation. More portfolio images, albums, analytics, casting calls. You only pay more if you want more room to grow.
No commission. No ads. No surprises. See our pricing
How we handle trust
Verification is part of illuvia's core identity - so our system exists completely outside of pricing. It's free, it's optional, and it's visible everywhere - on profiles, in search, and next to every message.
Verify your phone, build your portfolio, or confirm your ID to earn trust badges that other users can see. Models can filter their inbox by verification level. Photographers can stand out by proving they're who they say they are.
What we believe
- ✓Creatives set the terms.
Our goal is to provide the tools for you to run your business. That means your rates, your availability, and your boundaries are all yours to own.
- ✓Safety isn't an afterthought.
Escorts and chaperones are always welcome. Every booking includes safety reminders. We take reports seriously and we act on them.
- ✓No hidden nonsense.
Our pricing is on the pricing page. Our policies are written in plain English. If something changes, we'll tell you before it happens.
- ✓Built with input, not assumptions.
We'd rather hear what's broken than guess what's working. If something's missing or wrong, tell us - we're a small team and we actually read every message.
illuvia is currently in beta. Any and all feedback at this stage is hugely appreciated. We hope you enjoy!