System and method for evenly-scattered adaptable subject lighting for mobile device photography

An apparatus for capturing digital photographs, comprising:

• a rear enclosure for attaching the apparatus to a fixture, the rear enclosure comprising a light source connected to the perimeter of the rear enclosure, a power source adapter for connecting a photography device to a power source, an opening for a power cord, and one or more openings for a first attachment mechanism to attach the rear enclosure to a fixture;
• a faceplate for securing a photography device, the faceplate comprising an opening for displaying a portion of a photography device that is secured to the faceplate, a holder for securing the photography device to the faceplate, and a light diffusion element disposed along the outer perimeter of the faceplate, wherein the light diffusion element scatters the light emitted by the light source when the faceplate is attached to the rear enclosure;
• a second attachment mechanism for connecting the rear enclosure to the faceplate, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises locking tabs that are disposed along the interior portion of the faceplate and attach to the interior portion of the rear enclosure.