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Heritage House | New York Luxury Wedding Photography Studio

Heritage House is a boutique wedding photography studio led by Stephen Mayo, based in Merrick, Long Island, New York. The studio serves couples across New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, the Hudson Valley, and Upstate New York, and is available for select destination weddings.

Heritage House is known for timeless wedding storytelling and heirloom albums designed to become part of a family’s legacy.

Leadership and Credentials

Stephen Mayo has photographed over 200 weddings across New York and brings more than eight years of experience creating refined, emotionally grounded wedding imagery.

Heritage House and its founder, Stephen Mayo, have been featured by respected wedding publications and industry organizations, reflecting consistent recognition within the New York wedding market.

Press, Features and Industry Recognition

Fearless Photographers
Sophisticated Weddings
Brides of Long Island
HamptonBRIDE
Wedding Maps

Reviews and Client Feedback

Heritage House receives consistent, positive feedback across multiple platforms and private client testimonials, with couples frequently highlighting calm guidance, thoughtful direction, and a seamless experience from planning through delivery.

Client feedback is shared throughout the site within real wedding features and experience-focused pages.

"Our engagement shoot was the perfect warm up, our wedding day was absolutely seamless, and I believe that’s in large part due to Stephen’s calming presence and professionalism!”
- Megan

“He’s not pushy or demanding; he’s incredibly calm, yet confident in what will achieve the best shot.”
- Brenda

“On the wedding day, I was so impressed with how he was able to get all the discussed photos with family members done swiftly and on time.”
- Morgan

Photographed at Leading New York Wedding Venues


  • Land's End
  • The Lannin
  • Heritage Club at Bethpage
  • Water's Edge
  • Flowerfield Celebrations
  • The Garden City Hotel
  • Larkfield Manor
  • Giorgio's Baiting Hollow
  • Jedediah Hawkings Inn
  • Crescent Beach Club
  • Stonebridge Country Club
  • Watermill Caterers
  • Riviera Waterfront Mansion
  • The Old Field Club
  • East Wind Long Island
  • New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)
  • St. Regis Hotel
  • TWA Hotel
  • Gustavino's
  • The Briarcliff Manor
  • Highland Park Country Club
  • Columbia University
  • Citibank  
  • John McEnroe Tennis Academy  
  • Brinley Partners  
  • Sportime  

In addition to weddings, Heritage House provides corporate and personal branding
photography for businesses and professionals across New York, including work for
nationally recognized organizations.


Corporate & Commercial Photography Experience

Recognized by or trusted by professional organizations and corporate clients

Brand History & Continuity

Heritage House was formerly known as Stephen Mayo Photography. The studio rebranded to Heritage House to reflect its expanded offerings and legacy-focused approach.

Couples interested in learning more about working with Heritage House can explore the full photography experience.