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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 300 weddings across New York and brings more than eight years of experience creating refined, emotionally grounded wedding imagery.

"Stephen Mayo of Heritage House Photography absolutely hit it out of the park. He captured the energy of the evening beautifully, moved seamlessly through the event, shared photos with vendors ont the spot, and had the full gallery back to use the very next day.

Beyond his talent, Stephen is a true gentleman and an absolute pleasure to work with. He’s open to collaborations, incredibly generous with his work, and someone we’re very happy to recommend to our vendor community." – hamptonBRIDE

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
HamptonBRIDE
Wedding Maps

"I have even incorporated some of the experience and operational methods that they use into my own business because they are just that good." - Will

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
The Muttontown 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
Stonebridge Country Club
Huntington Crescent Club
Gatsby On The Ocean
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard
Swan Club On The Harbor

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.

"The entire experience felt effortless from start to finish."

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We take on a limited number of weddings each year to provide a refined, high-touch experience for every couple.

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