Amid Columbus’ vibrant arts and culture scene, a unique selfie photo 

business is marking a significant milestone. Owned and operated by 

three enterprising women, this one-of-a-kind establishment is celebrating its one-year anniversary, bringing smiles and creativity to all who 

step through its doors.

Sherricka Day, Franki Foster, and Nedra Young make up the trio of 

creative minds behind The Photo Shop Selfie House, which celebrates 

its first anniversary this month. The selfie studio joins a burgeoning 

arts and culture community in Columbus and adds to an eclectic mix 

of options that entices local residents and visitors to enjoy the Fountain 

City. And, while “selfie” is part of its name, no cell phone, camera, or 

other equipment is necessary to create photographic memories and 

capture picture-perfect moments against a variety of scenic backdrops 

ideally suited for sharing. The unique settings include an enchanting 

butterfly wall, a nostalgic vinyl LP booth, and action-packed scenes like 

a bike ride through a field of flowers, allowing this innovative business 

to transform how people snap a selfie.

Nedra Young is one of the partners for The Selfie House Photo Shop 

and remembers getting started. “I’m happy to make it to this point. It’s 

been a great journey, especially with my business partners,” says Young, 

reflecting on the successful first year of operation. “It was an idea that 

started with nothing, and we made it a reality.”

Both business partners agree. “It’s been rewarding just to see how we 

started and what we started with. To see the other side of it a year later 

is satisfying,” says Day. 

“I have to say I’m excited about this anniversary, too, and happy to 

reach this milestone,” Foster says. “So many businesses don’t get to celebrate their first year.” 

This fact is particularly relevant in a post-Covid economy. New businesses that can stay the course for the first year have a more substantial 

chance of remaining open for more years. For arts and culture-related 

businesses, regaining solid footing during or after the pandemic was 

more of a challenge as people found entertainment options at home. 

But in Columbus, entertainment away from home is making a solid 

comeback.