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Founder, Legacy Real Estate Photography & Media
OUR STORY
Laura - Lee Whitelaw
After decades in the corporate world, I chose to return to something I’ve loved
for as long as I can remember: photography. I wanted to build a business that
reflected what matters most to me—meaningful relationships, work done with
care, and the chance to make a lasting difference.
My experience in business and real estate shapes the way I see every project. A
property is more than a collection of rooms, and a brand is more than a logo.
There are people, hopes, and hard work behind them. I believe the right imagery
can help others see that story and connect with what makes it special.
That belief is why I built Legacy. Our team creates media with intention, but the work begins with listening. We want our clients to feel understood, supported, and proud of how their property or brand is represented. To me, that’s what it
means to leave a legacy: to care about the people and the impact of our work long after the images are delivered.
Outside of Legacy, I’m a published co-author of Discovering Your Purpose in Today’s World, a proud parent to two horses and two rescue dogs, a stepmom, and “Gaga” to four grandchildren. My family and the people I love remind me every day why purpose, connection, and care matter.
At Legacy Real Estate Photography, giving back is part of our mission. With every project, 2% of net sales supports Operation Underground Railroad, and another 2% goes to a charity of your choice across a variety of seven charities so your photos not only showcase homes beautifully, they also create real impact.
OUR MISSION
To create lasting impact through intentional visual storytelling, honoring the story behind every space, elevating every client, and building a business where excellence, purpose, and people always come first.
OUR VISSION
To build a visual media company where every client, team member, and community touched by Legacy feels the difference, not only in the media delivered, but in the relationships built, the stories honored, and the lasting impact created beyond every frame.
OUR CORE VALUES
People Centered Relationships
People come before projects. We take time to understand the people we serve and build every relationship with empathy, respect, and genuine care.
Intentionality
Exceptional experiences do not happen by accident. We approach every decision, interaction, and deliverable with purpose and attention to detail.
Impact
Our work should create value beyond the final deliverable. We use visual storytelling to support our clients, strengthen communities, and contribute to meaningful change.
Growth
We remain open to learning, feedback, and new possibilities. We continually strengthen our craft, systems, service, and leadership so we can serve our clients and team more effectively.
Dependability
We show up prepared, communicate clearly, and follow through on our commitments. Our clients can rely on us to deliver with consistency, professionalism, and care.
Excellence
We hold our work to a high standard at every stage. From planning through final delivery, we remain committed to quality, continuous improvement, and work that reflects the trust placed in us.
Stewardship
We treat every property, brand, project, and relationship as something entrusted to our care. We protect that trust through thoughtful decisions, responsible action, and respect for what matters to each client.
MEET THE LEGACY TEAM
Laura-Lee Whitelaw
Founder and Lead Photographer
Laura-Lee founded Legacy with a vision to create more than beautiful imagery, to build lasting relationships and meaningful impact through every project. As Legacy's lead photographer and an FAA-certified drone pilot, she brings creative direction, professional expertise, and genuine care to each client experience. She leads the company with integrity, emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to serving people well.
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Joan Callang
Strategic Operations Specialist
Based in the Philippines, Joan brings
intention, care, and clarity to the work
behind Legacy’s growth. She turns ideas
into thoughtful plans, strengthens the
systems that support the team, and helps
move priorities forward with purpose.
Joan is a steady presence at the heart of
Legacy’s operations. Her attention to
both people and details helps the team
work together, deliver a considered client
experience, and build toward the future
Laura-Lee envisions.
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Russel Padaca
Brand Social Media and Engagement Manager
Based in the Philippines, Russel brings creativity and intention to the way Legacy shows up online. He shapes content that reflects the heart of the brand, shares the
stories behind the work, and helps people connect with Legacy beyond a single mage.
Russel also leads engagement across Legacy’s social platforms. With a thoughtful eye for both visuals and conversation, he helps build a welcoming presence where clients and the community feel seen, heard, and
connected.
BH PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP
MEDIA EDITING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM
BH Photography Group serves as Legacy's dedicated media editing and quality assurance team, helping ensure that every deliverable reflects the clarity, consistency, and care clients expect.
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Hoang
Quality Assurance and Media Enhancement Lead
Born in Hanoi, Vietnam, Hoang brings
discipline, resilience, and a deep
commitment to growth to his work. Since
2017, he has built a career in real estate
photo editing and post-production, with a
strong eye for detail and a collaborative
approach.
Today, Hoang leads quality assurance for
Legacy’s media. He reviews each
deliverable for technical quality,
consistency, and completeness before it
reaches the client, helping ensure the final
work reflects the care invested in every
project. Beyond his professional work,
music and playing guitar fuel his creativity
and bring balance to his life.
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Linh
Media Editing and Post Production Lead
Based in Vietnam, Linh brings creativity,
care, and over seven years of experience
to real estate photo editing. With an eye
for detail and a collaborative spirit, he
helps guide BH Photography Group’s
editing team and post-production
workflow.
Linh works to turn captured images into
polished media that presents each
property at its best. Inspired by art,
nature, and storytelling, he brings both
technical skill and thoughtful attention to
every project.
OUR EXPERTISE
COMBINING BUSINESS EXPERIENCE WITH CREATIVE VISION
✔ Real Estate Photography and Media
✔ Cinematic Video and Social Media Reels
✔ Drone and Aerial Media
✔ 3D Tours and Floor Plans
✔ Natural and Virtual Twilight
✔ Virtual Staging
✔ Commercial and Architectural Media
✔ Branding and Headshots
✔ Custom Listing Pages and Marketing Support
✔ Professional Post Production and Quality Assurance
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A BUSINESS SHAPED BY PURPOSE AND GROWTH
Legacy has grown through experience, intentional decisions, and a continued commitment to serving people well. Each stage has strengthened how we support our clients, develop our team, and create meaningful impact through the work we deliver.
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Business Foundation
Experience That Shaped the Vision
Laura-Lee's corporate and real estate experience created a strong foundation for understanding business operations, client relationships, and the value of dependable service.
Expanding the Impact
Growing the Team and the Work
As Legacy grew, its services expanded beyond photography to include video, aerial media, immersive property tools, branding content, professional editing, and dedicated quality assurance.
Building Legacy
Creating a Different Client Experience
Legacy was built around intentional service, clear communication, reliable delivery, and media designed to support each client's goals rather than simply complete a project.
Legacy Today
A Trusted Media Partner
Today, Legacy supports real estate professionals, businesses, and organizations with thoughtful visual media, dependable partnership, and a continued commitment to purpose, excellence, and lasting impact.
OUR COMMUNITY
ROOTED IN HOUSE SPRINGS SERVING MISSOURI AND BEYOND
Legacy is proudly based in House Springs, Missouri, and serves real estate professionals, property managers, business owners, and organizations throughout Missouri and Illinois.
Our local roots help us understand the communities, properties, and people our clients serve. With availability to travel beyond the region, we bring the same reliability, care, and attention to every project wherever the work takes us.
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