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Whitney Shaw

Founder & Co-CEO of Heritage Studios
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Entrepreneur Spotlight: Heritage Studios

Powered by the Boost Pad Grant, Heritage Studios has invested in marketing, refreshed photo sets, branded apparel, and team-building to deliver even stronger family portrait experiences. These efforts have increased visibility and reinforced our reputation for high-quality, memorable work.


Growth Highlights

This season, we booked five new accounts—including the Goddard School in Lake Wylie with 140 children—expanded our team with two Account Managers, and refreshed our sets. Since June, we’ve grown our email list to 180 contacts, gained 49 new followers, and received 29 five-star reviews, reflecting stronger community trust and engagement.


What’s Next

We’ve streamlined internal systems and are preparing for industry conferences in NC, SC, and GA. Planned investments include photo viewing software, sales automation tools, and a Great Gatsby theme launch in January 2026. Support us by following @heritagestudiosphotography, referring childcare centers, or sharing our mission with your network.