THE BEVARD STUDIO
The BeVard Studio · Farmingdale, NY
Personal Branding
Photographer
Long Island, NY
Strategy and photography wrapped into one powerful experience.
Personal branding photography tells your brand’s story in pictures. It’s not one posed shot against a wall — it’s you at the table with a mood board, styled and directed through multiple looks and settings, so the final images capture what it’s actually like to work with you, not just what you look like.
500+
Brands Elevated
Hair & Makeup Included
Custom Mood Boards
Location Scouting
Live Wardrobe Styling
Studio & On-Location
Serving All of Long Island
Nassau & Suffolk County
The BeVard Studio Promise
What you can expect
every single time.
Strategy & Mood Board
You know you need fresh images for your website, social media, or an upcoming launch, but figuring out what to shoot, where to shoot it, and how to make it actually reflect your brand can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in. Before the camera ever comes out, we create a custom strategy and mood board built around your business, ensuring every image has a clear purpose and works as hard as you do.
One Session, Months of Content
We work efficiently and thoroughly — most clients walk away with 6 to 12 months of content from a single session. Multiple looks, multiple locations, all mapped out in advance so nothing is wasted on shoot day.
Full Posing & Expression Guidance
Never done this before? That’s completely normal — most of our clients haven’t either. We guide every single pose and expression, so you never have to wonder what to do with your hands or how to look natural on camera.
White-Glove, Start to Finish
Professional hair and makeup included. Wardrobe planned ahead and styled live during your session. Every detail handled — all you have to do is show up.
What Is a Branding Session
This is not just a
photo shoot.
It’s a strategy session.
A branding session with The BeVard Studio means walking in as a business owner and walking out with a full library of polished, on-brand images — headshots, lifestyle shots, product details, whatever your business needs to show up consistently across your website, social media, and marketing for months at a time.
Sessions take place in our private Farmingdale studio or on location anywhere across Long Island, depending on what best represents your brand.
The Work
Real clients.
Real results.
What’s Included
Everything you need.
Nothing left to chance.
01
Strategy Consultation
We start with a deep-dive conversation about your business goals, your audience, and the story you want your images to tell. This shapes everything that comes after.
02
Custom Mood Board
We research your niche and build a personalized mood board that maps out the visual direction for your session — colors, locations, wardrobe, and energy.
03
Location Scouting
We identify locations specifically chosen to communicate your brand. From our Farmingdale studio to specialty spaces and outdoor locations across Long Island — we find what fits.
04
Professional Hair & Makeup
Our on-staff beauty team ensures you look and feel incredible on camera. Camera-ready hair and makeup that enhances who you are without covering it up.
05
Wardrobe Guidance & Live Styling
We help you plan your outfits before the shoot and continue styling you live during the session — adjusting, refining, and elevating every look in real time.
06
Full Posing & Expression Direction
You don’t need to know how to pose. We guide every single moment — from where to put your hands to how to make an expression feel natural and powerful on camera.
How It Works
Your session,
step by step.
Step 01
The Vision Chat
We start with a relaxed call about your goals — where your business is going, who you want to reach, and how you want your audience to feel. No commitment, just connection.
Step 02
The Creative Blueprint
We research your niche, build your custom mood board, and finalize your shot list and locations — so you walk into shoot day already knowing exactly what we’re doing and why.
Step 03
The Photoshoot
Hair, makeup, and full posing direction — shoot day is relaxed, intentional, and fun. Most clients say it’s the day they felt most like themselves in front of a camera.
Who We Serve
Built for professionals
across every industry.
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
You’ve built something real — your images should reflect it and communicate your expertise before you say a word. Explore our commercial photography services for broader business needs.
Real Estate Agents & Brokers
Your clients choose you before they ever meet you — your brand photos are how they decide.
Physicians, Dentists & Healthcare Professionals
Patients research their providers online before booking. We build trust before the first visit, across Nassau and Suffolk County.
Coaches, Consultants & Online Educators
Your expertise is your product. See our dedicated coaching & consulting sessions.
Authors, Speakers & Thought Leaders
Book covers, speaker bios, podcast artwork — every touchpoint needs images that communicate authority and personality.
Chefs, Creatives & Lifestyle Entrepreneurs
From executive chefs to interior designers to fitness professionals — if your brand lives in what you do, we know how to capture it.
Corporate Teams & Executives
Cohesive team branding or elevated executive portraits, with the same strategy-first approach for corporate clients.
Small Business Owners
Your business is your brand. We build visual stories that make people choose you before they walk in the door.
Influencers & Content Creators
A consistent, elevated visual library that keeps your audience engaged and your brand partnerships strong.
Know the Difference
Headshot vs.
Branding Session
A headshot is one great photo. Clean, professional, on a simple background. It’s what you use for LinkedIn, your company website, or a speaker bio. Quick, focused, powerful.
A personal branding session is an entire visual library. Multiple looks, multiple locations, multiple moods — all tied together by a strategy built specifically around your business. It’s what you use to run your social media for months, update your website, pitch to clients, and show up consistently everywhere your brand lives.
Not sure which one you need? Reach out and we’ll help you figure it out in a quick, no-pressure conversation.
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What Clients Say
Heard it from
them directly.
“Mary is extremely talented and personable. She knows how to make a not-so-model comfy and feel like a natural — all while capturing not only simply beautiful photos but depicting me and my life so accurately and unapologetically. I truly have pictures to last!”— Taylor · Personal Branding Session · Long Island, NY
“I went to Mary’s studio in Farmingdale for a branding shoot and had such a great experience. Everything felt relaxed and fun from start to finish. The music was amazing. The directions were easy to follow. I felt like a Vogue model by the end of the shoot. I highly recommend her studio if you’re looking for professional photos that actually feel like you.”— Jaila · Branding & Portrait Session · Farmingdale, NY
“One of the most incredible photo sessions I’ve ever had! She pushed me out of my comfort zone. Her personality exudes comfort in what for me is uncomfortable. I was hoping to get some stunning, sophisticated and powerful shots — and boy did I ever!”— Leslie M. · Personal Branding Session · Massapequa, NY
Personal Branding Photography in Farmingdale, Long Island
The BeVard Studio is a private photography studio located at 52 Bernard Street in Farmingdale, New York, serving entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners across Nassau County, Suffolk County, and all of Long Island. Our personal branding sessions are built around a single philosophy: strategy first, photography second.
We don’t just show up and take pictures. We research your industry, build your mood board, scout your locations, and create a complete visual plan before we ever pick up a camera. The result is a cohesive brand identity — not just a gallery of pretty photos — that works across every platform your business lives on.
Ready to see what’s possible? Learn about The Experience or explore our dedicated sessions for Garden City and Syosset. Wherever you’re coming from across Nassau or Suffolk County, our Farmingdale studio is centrally located and easily accessible from anywhere on Long Island. We also welcome clients from Queens and New York City looking for a more boutique, strategy-driven experience.
Serving Nassau County & Suffolk County
We’ve photographed personal branding clients in locations across Long Island including Garden City, Melville, Syosset, Glen Cove, New Hyde Park, Huntington, Hauppauge, Smithtown, Bay Shore, Patchogue, Levittown, Hicksville, Lynbrook, Valley Stream, and many more. If your brand calls for a specific location, we’ll find it — or build it.
Why Long Island Professionals Choose The BeVard Studio
There are photographers everywhere on Long Island. What sets The BeVard Studio apart is the level of preparation and intention we bring before the shoot ever begins. Our clients don’t just get beautiful images — they get a complete visual strategy built around where their business is going.
Common Questions
Everything you want
to know before you book.
What is personal branding photography?
Personal branding photography is a styled, strategy-driven photo session that tells your brand’s story in pictures. Instead of one posed shot, you get a full library of images — multiple looks, locations, and moods, built around a custom mood board — designed to show not just what you look like, but what it’s actually like to work with you. It’s what you use to power your website, social media, and marketing for months at a time.
What’s the difference between a headshot and a personal branding session?
A headshot is one polished photo for things like LinkedIn or your website. A personal branding session is a full visual library — multiple looks and locations built around a complete strategy for your brand, meant to power your marketing for months.
What’s included in a personal branding session?
Every session includes a strategy consultation, custom mood board, location scouting, professional hair and makeup, wardrobe styling, and full posing direction — planned and handled from start to finish.
Is hair and makeup included?
Yes — professional hair and makeup are included in every session, so you walk in and walk out camera-ready without any extra planning.
Where do you shoot on Long Island?
Anywhere that serves your brand. We shoot in our private Farmingdale studio, on location across Nassau and Suffolk County, and in specialty studio spaces we have access to for specific looks. Location scouting is part of our process.
How long do sessions last?
We offer two options: a half-day session lasting up to 3 hours, and a full-day session lasting up to 6 hours. During your consultation we’ll talk through your goals and content needs to determine which session length makes the most sense for your brand. Most clients who need content across multiple platforms opt for the full-day experience.
How far in advance should I book?
Most clients book 1–2 months in advance. This allows enough time for your strategy consultation, mood board creation, location scouting, and wardrobe planning — all the preparation that makes your shoot day run smoothly and your images exceptional. That said, reach out and we’ll let you know what’s available.
Do you help with wardrobe?
Absolutely. Before your shoot, we walk through your wardrobe together and create a plan that works for your brand and your session locations. And during the shoot, we style you live — adjusting, adding, and refining outfits and accessories in real time as we move through your shot list. You never have to wonder if you look right. We’re watching every single frame.
How much does a personal branding session cost?
Personal branding photography starts at $3,000, depending on the scope of the work — including how many looks, locations, and images you need. We’ll discuss your specific goals during your consultation so I can recommend the right investment for your business.
Do you work with men?
Yes — we work with both men and women. Personal branding photography is for any professional who wants their images to reflect the quality of their work. We’ve photographed male executives, attorneys, chefs, real estate agents, fitness professionals, and entrepreneurs across Long Island and bring the same strategy-first approach to every session.
Do you serve Garden City, Syosset, Glen Cove & New Hyde Park?
Yes — we serve clients throughout Nassau County including Garden City, Syosset, Glen Cove, New Hyde Park, Hicksville, Mineola, Great Neck, Manhasset, and beyond. We also serve Suffolk County including Huntington, Melville, Hauppauge, Smithtown, Commack, and more. Our Farmingdale studio is centrally located, and we’re happy to come to you for on-location sessions anywhere on Long Island.
Do I have the rights to use my headshots and branding images for my social media and website?
Yes — every client receives full usage rights to their final delivered images for personal and business use, including your website, social media, LinkedIn, marketing materials, and press. You’re free to use your images anywhere your brand needs them.
What should I wear or bring to my personal branding session to best represent my business?
This is exactly what we cover during your strategy consultation before your session. We’ll talk through your brand, your industry, and your audience, then build a wardrobe plan around it — solid colors and pieces that feel authentically you tend to photograph best. You’ll receive a full prep guide ahead of time, and we’re happy to answer wardrobe questions along the way. If it helps to see your options in person, bring 2-3 outfit choices and we’ll help you decide what works best on the day.
Your brand deserves
images as strong as
the work you do.
Personal branding photography at The BeVard Studio in Farmingdale, NY — planned, styled, and photographed from start to finish. All you have to do is show up ready.
