THE BEVARD STUDIO
The BeVard Studio · Farmingdale, NY
Long Island Photographer
for Portraits That Feel Like You,
Only Elevated
A fully guided portrait, headshot, or branding experience designed to take the guesswork out of being photographed — so you feel comfortable, look incredible, and walk away with images that finally match who you want to see.
800+
Sessions Completed
5★
Google Rating
84
Five-Star Reviews
Private Studio
52 Bernard Street
Farmingdale, NY
Farmingdale, NY
PortraitsHeadshotsPersonal BrandingGlamourBoudoirFamilyCommercialHair & Makeup IncludedNassau CountySuffolk CountyFarmingdale, NY84 Five-Star ReviewsPortraitsHeadshotsPersonal BrandingGlamourBoudoirFamilyCommercialHair & Makeup IncludedNassau CountySuffolk CountyFarmingdale, NY84 Five-Star Reviews
The BeVard Studio
“Most people don’t hate being photographed. They simply haven’t experienced what it’s like to be photographed well. That’s where everything changes.”
A great photograph can happen in a millisecond, but the trust, preparation, and connection that make that millisecond possible can’t be rushed.
At The BeVard Studio, every session is intentional. Whether you need a headshot that opens doors, branding images that tell your story, or portraits that finally feel like you, every detail has a purpose.
The photograph happens in an instant.Everything that makes it extraordinary happens before that. Meet Mary →
Start the ConversationBeautiful portraits aren’t left to chance.
They are created with INTENTION.
One of the first things people tell me is, “I’m terrified I won’t like my photos.” It’s an understandable fear. Most people have spent years collecting photographs that don’t feel like them. That’s why nothing at The BeVard Studio is left to chance. Every detail is carefully considered, from the lighting and wardrobe to the posing, expression, and the moments in between. I guide you through every step so you never have to wonder what to do or whether you’re “photogenic.” By the time we’re finished, my goal isn’t simply to give you beautiful photographs. It’s to give you images that feel unmistakably like you on your very best day.
What We Create Together
Every session,
purposefully designed.
01
Professionals & Actors
Headshots
Professional images that still feel human and approachable. For executives, actors, realtors, attorneys, doctors, entrepreneurs, and corporate teams across Long Island. Starting at $490.
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02
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
Personal Branding
A full visual library built around strategy and storytelling. I learn your business, your audience, your goals — then we create imagery that does the work for you. Also available for coaches & consultants.
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03
Women, Families & Milestones
Portrait Studio
Glamour, boudoir, women over 50, milestone portraits, family, seniors, and tweens. Professional hair, makeup, and 100+ couture gowns. You show up. We handle everything.
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04
Businesses & Organizations
Commercial Photography
Editorial portraits, branding campaigns, team photography, and marketing visuals. Refined, cinematic, and built for visibility. Long Island businesses hire me when they need imagery that actually works.
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05
Bold & Luminous
Glamour Photography
You have never seen yourself like this. Studio lighting, couture wardrobe, professional hair and makeup, and a photographer who knows how to draw out the version of you that stops people in their tracks.
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Intimate & Empowering
Boudoir Photography
Private. Empowering. Completely guided. Many clients say this is the most confidence-building thing they have ever done for themselves. Any age. Any size. Any background.
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What Long Island is saying
on Google.
What Makes This Different
You don’t need to know
how to pose to deserve
incredible images.
01
I take the time to understand you
Before anything else, I learn who you are, what you do, and what you need your images to communicate. Every decision after that — lighting, posing, expression, wardrobe — is built around your specific goals. Nothing is generic. Nothing is an afterthought.
02
I guide every single moment
You will never stand there wondering what to do with your face or your hands. I direct every pose, coach every expression, and adjust every detail in real time. Most clients walk in unsure and leave with something they didn’t expect.
03
I create an environment where you can actually relax
The best photos happen when people let their guard down. My studio is private, unhurried, and completely focused on you. There are no strangers, no rushing, and no judgment. Just you, your session, and a photographer who genuinely cares about what you walk away with.
04
The results are guaranteed to be extraordinary
This is the part that matters most to people who are nervous about spending money on photography. You will love your images. That is not a marketing promise — it is simply what happens when the session is designed around you from start to finish.
How It Works
From first message
to final image.
Step 01
The Consultation
We start with a relaxed conversation about what you need. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just an honest discussion about your goals, your session type, and whether we’re the right fit. Learn more about The Experience →
Step 02
The Preparation
We build your session around you — wardrobe, location, mood, and goals — so that when shoot day arrives, there’s nothing to figure out. Everything is already handled.
Step 03
The Session
Hair and makeup, full posing direction, and a photographer who doesn’t stop until we have exactly what you came for. Most clients say this is the day they felt most like themselves in front of a camera.
Step 04
The Reveal
You see your images for the first time in a private reveal session. The reaction we hear most often: “Is that really me?” That’s what we’re going for. Every. Single. Time.
Client Stories
84 five-star reviews
on Google.
“Mary was truly a dream to work with. She gives very clear directions on poses and angles. I have never seen so much of my personality shown until I took these photos.”— Haylee · Portrait Session · Long Island, NY
“I cried when I saw the photos. Not because I looked different — because I finally recognized myself.”— Angela · Portrait Session · Long Island, NY
“We hired Mary to help train our marketing team at our Melville office. She listened to our needs, created a full plan, and delivered it over a multi-week schedule. I highly recommend her.”— Dave · Commercial Session · Melville, NY
Who Books Sessions Here
Built for anyone
who wants to be seen.
Long Island Professionals
Executives, attorneys, realtors, physicians, and corporate teams who need images that communicate authority and approachability. Headshots starting at $490. Corporate headshots and LinkedIn headshots also available.
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
Coaches, consultants, founders, and small business owners who need a complete visual library — not just one photo. Personal branding photography built around strategy. Also available for coaches & consultants.
Women Over 50
Women at turning points, milestone birthdays, or simply ready to see themselves the way others have always seen them. Women over 50 portraits, glamour photography, and milestone sessions.
Women Ready for Something Different
Boudoir, glamour, and portrait sessions for women of all ages and sizes who want to see themselves as they really are — beautiful, powerful, and completely themselves. Boudoir photography and glamour sessions available.
Portrait & Headshot Photographer
Farmingdale, Long Island
The BeVard Studio is located at 52 Bernard Street in Farmingdale, New York — centrally positioned in Nassau County and easily accessible from across Long Island. We serve clients throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County, and our on-location sessions take us across the entire island.
Whether you’re coming from Garden City, Syosset, Melville, Huntington, Massapequa, Bethpage, Wantagh, Plainview, Glen Cove, or anywhere on Long Island — we are close, accessible, and ready.
Personal Branding Photographer
Long Island, NY
For entrepreneurs and business owners who need more than a headshot — personal branding photography at The BeVard Studio is built around strategy, storytelling, and the specific visual message your business needs to communicate. We’ve worked with coaches, consultants, realtors, and business owners across Long Island who needed imagery that makes them look established, trustworthy, and recognizable.
Serving photography clients across Long Island including Farmingdale, Massapequa, Bethpage, Wantagh, Levittown, Plainview, Melville, Syosset, Huntington, Hauppauge, Smithtown, Garden City, Mineola, Hicksville, Lindenhurst, Bay Shore, Glen Cove, Great Neck, Manhasset, and all of Nassau County and Suffolk County.
Meet Mary
I don’t want to create
good photos. I want to create
the best you’ve ever seen.
I have been shooting since high school and professionally for eight years. I am entirely self-taught, which means every technique I know came from genuine obsession — not a classroom. I have always been drawn to photographing people. There is something that happens in a portrait session that I cannot fully explain and have never stopped chasing.
I remember being in a bar in my early twenties and noticing a set of framed portraits on the wall. There was something about them that was different — a depth, a presence, a quality I had never seen before. I asked the owner. They were shot on a medium format camera. I saw the power in those images and knew immediately that was what I wanted to create. That moment never left me.
What drives me is not just the art — it is the psychological magic of what happens when someone finally sees themselves the way others have always seen them. I help people feel seen, sometimes for the first time in years. That is not just photography. That is something else entirely.
More About MaryCommon Questions
Quick answers
before you reach out.
Where is The BeVard Studio located?
We are located at 52 Bernard Street in Farmingdale, New York — centrally located in Nassau County and easily accessible from all of Long Island. On-location sessions are also available across Nassau and Suffolk County.
What types of photography do you offer?
Portraits, headshots, personal branding, glamour, boudoir, women over 50, family, tweens, seniors, black and white, real estate headshots, corporate headshots, LinkedIn headshots, and commercial photography. One studio. Every kind of session.
Is hair and makeup really included?
Yes — professional hair and makeup is included in portrait, glamour, and boudoir sessions. Our beauty team specializes in camera-ready looks for every skin tone and age. You show up as you are. We handle the rest.
How much does a session cost?
Headshots begin at $490. For beauty, family, branding, and custom portrait sessions, every experience is designed around your vision, so pricing is personalized rather than packaged. Many clients invest $1,800 or more in their finished artwork and images, with some choosing larger collections and custom pieces. We’ll discuss your goals during your consultation so I can recommend the experience that’s the best fit for you.
What if I hate being photographed?
That is the most common thing we hear — and it is exactly what we are here for. Most clients who arrive nervous say the session was nothing like they expected. Full direction, a relaxed private studio, and a photographer who genuinely cares about what you walk away with makes all the difference.
Will I actually love my photos?
Yes. That is not a marketing promise — it is a track record. Every session is designed specifically around you. The lighting, the posing, the expression coaching, the wardrobe — everything is intentional and built for your specific goals. Beautiful results are not hoped for here. They are guaranteed.
Do you offer personal branding for entrepreneurs?
Yes — personal branding photography is one of our most popular services. Every session includes a strategy consultation, custom mood board, professional hair and makeup, location scouting, and full posing direction. We also offer a dedicated experience for coaches & consultants.
Do you serve Garden City, Syosset and Melville?
Yes — we serve clients throughout Long Island including Garden City, Syosset, Melville, Huntington, Massapequa, Bethpage, Wantagh, Plainview, Glen Cove, and all of Nassau and Suffolk County. Our Farmingdale studio is centrally located and we offer on-location sessions anywhere on Long Island.
How do I book a session?
Start with a free consultation call — no commitment, no pressure. We talk through what you need, which session is right for you, and what to expect. From there we schedule your session and take care of everything. Reach out here to get started →
What is the difference between a headshot and a personal branding session?
A headshot is one great professional photo — clean, simple, and powerful. A personal branding session is a full visual library with multiple looks, locations, and moods tied together by a strategy built around your business. Headshots start at $490. Personal branding sessions are customized and typically start at $1,800.
Ready for images that finally
match how you want
to be seen?
The BeVard Studio in Farmingdale, NY — portrait, headshot, and personal branding photography for Long Island professionals, entrepreneurs, and families. Nassau County and Suffolk County. 84 five-star Google reviews.
