Heritage House

About Heritage House

Stephen Mayo Photography

Lead Photographer

I started my business to provide a different experience. This is your wedding, your day, your story. I document couples by getting to know them, providing value based on my experience, and capturing authentic moments throughout their wedding. By understanding each couple, learning about their story and listening to what their dreams are about their wedding, I want to give them an exceptional wedding photography experience. I want you to enjoy every moment of your wedding, and I want to provide you with honest, compelling, emotional, and romantic imagery that will bring you joy every time you look at the images.

We provide a fully customized, boutique level service. By understanding your vision, we are able to deliver images that exceed expectations while you enjoy your day. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, and often, couples don't know where to begin. We work to provide stunning imagery, and in addition, we provide an amazing resource throughout the months we work with couples. Our experience has helped us become an incredible resource, and we share our experiences. We are here for you throughout the entire process.

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Photo box
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Slideshow
  • Video
  • Wedding album

Reviews

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  • Look No Further

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    •Allison Beth M.•Feb 26, 2025

    My husband and I first met Stephen from Heritage House Photo at the Nassau Coliseum Bridal Expo, and his calming presence stood out to us right away. Our first experience working with him was our complimentary engagement photo shoot, and from that moment, we knew we had found the perfect photographer. During the shoot, he not only captured beautiful moments but also took the time to teach us how to pose and feel comfortable in front of the camera. His guidance made the experience fun and effortless, which gave us so much confidence for our wedding day photos. Not only is Steve incredibly skilled, but he is also wonderfully creative. He has a unique ability to find the perfect angles, lighting, and compositions that make each photo feel special and artistic. On top of that, his communication is excellent—he consistently checked in with us, sent reminder emails, and made sure we felt prepared every step of the way. At one point, I had a bit of a freak-out moment over planning, and Stephen immediately offered to set up a phone call to help me create a timeline. His patience and willingness to go the extra mile truly made all the difference and helped relieve so much stress. On our big day, he was patient, reassuring, and full of great ideas, making the experience truly enjoyable. The final photos are absolutely stunning—perfectly capturing the love and joy of the occasion. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! If you’re looking for someone who is talented, kind, creative, and dedicated to delivering breathtaking memories, we highly recommend Steve of Heritage House Photo.

    Response from vendor•Feb 27, 2025
    Thanks so much, Allison! It is great to her that we had such a positive impact on your day! You and Frank had an incredible wedding with so many wonderful moments. I am grateful that we were able to have a small part in it. Congratulations!

  • Heritage House Photo

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    •Megan C.•Jan 4, 2025

    Stephen was by far our favorite vendor to work with for our wedding. My sister made a suggestion to make sure to meet your photographer and vibe with them; they are going to be with you the WHOLE day! The second we started speaking with Steve we knew he was our guy. Getting to know us and our vision, asking all the right questions to understand our expectations and fully deliver. He’s knowledgeable, personable, and easy going; yet detail oriented, like teaching us how to pose for the best possible outcome. He even worked with us to customize our photo package to our needs (without us even having to ask!!) 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! 10/10 would recommend!

    Response from vendor•Jan 15, 2025
    Thanks Megan! Your wedding was absolutely stunning! I loved working with both you and Chris. Congratulations on a beautiful day!

  • Heritage House Captured our Best Day!

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    •Lisa R.•Dec 6, 2024

    I found Stephen as a Brides of Long Island preferred vendor and he was the only photographer I met with. I knew from our first call that he was who we wanted to work with. From the moment we booked Heritage House as our wedding photographers, we knew we were in good hands. He took the time to get to know Jared and I through phone calls, zooms and surveys through out the planning process. His communication style was attentive, rapid, understanding, and personal - they truly listened to our vision and needs for our special day. The quality of their work and value was outstanding, as they were attentive, detailed, knowledgeable, flexible, and family-oriented. They captured all the memories we thought we'd never get, perfectly documenting the most important day of our lives. Heritage House understood our family dynamic and needs, and they ensured they captured even the smallest details seamlessly. We are thrilled with the final photos and cannot recommend Heritage House enough to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.

    Response from vendor•Dec 9, 2024
    Thank you so much, Lisa! It truly means the world to us that you felt confident in choosing Heritage House from the very beginning and that we lived up to your expectations on such an important day. Getting to know you and Jared throughout your planning process was an absolute pleasure, and being a part of your wedding day was an honor. Your kind words about our dedication, communication, and ability to bring your vision to life remind us why we love what we do. We strive to make every couple feel heard, valued, and cared for, and we’re so glad that came through in your experience. Thank you for trusting us with your memories and for sharing such a heartfelt recommendation.

  • BEST wedding photographer!!!

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    •Hailey M.•Dec 1, 2024

    Steve was amazing to work with: incredibly professional, organized, and communicative throughout the wedding planning process. He took the time to get to know us and understand our vision and totally delivered! He was genuinely excited to be part of our wedding day, and seamlessly blended in as one of our guests which was perfect for our at home/backyard wedding vibe. And I'm obsessed with how our photos turned out!!! Steve is the BEST choice and we recommend him to the highest degree!

    Response from vendor•Dec 3, 2024
    Thanks Hailey! Your wedding was stunning! I'm so happy to have been part of your day, and I'm grateful that you had a great experience.

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