THE BEVARD STUDIO
Milestone Portraits · Long Island, NY
Milestone Birthday
Portrait Sessions
Long Island, NY
A photograph as significant as the chapter you’re stepping into.
Turning 40, 50, or 60 deserves more than a cake and a candle. It deserves a portrait session built entirely around the woman you are right now — with professional hair, makeup, wardrobe, and posing direction included, in our private studio in Farmingdale, Long Island.
Studio Located In
Farmingdale, NY
Included
Professional Hair & Makeup
Included
Wardrobe & Styling
Included
Expert Posing Direction
Included
Private Studio Session
Included
Private Image Reveal
Which Birthday Are You Celebrating
Every decade
tells a different story.
A milestone session isn’t generic — it’s built around what this particular birthday actually means to you. Here’s how we approach a few of the most common chapters we get to celebrate.
40
The Fortieth
Often the birthday where women stop asking permission. You know more about who you are at 40 than you did at 30 — this session is proof of that confidence, captured.
50
The Fiftieth
A genuine turning point. Many women tell us 50 is the birthday that finally felt worth celebrating fully — not quietly. This session honors exactly that shift.
60+
Sixty & Beyond
Decades of living have a way of showing up as depth, not just lines — and that depth photographs beautifully. This is a celebration of everything that got you here.
“A birthday session isn’t about
looking younger. It’s about
finally being seen as exactly who you are now.”
— Mary BeVard, Photographer & Studio Owner
The Milestone Session
A photograph that marks exactly where you are — not where you used to be.
What’s Included
You arrive.
We handle the rest.
Every milestone session is fully guided from start to finish — no guesswork, no stress, no figuring it out on your own.
Pre-session consultation about your milestone
Professional hair & makeup
Wardrobe styling from our 100+ piece collection
Full posing & expression direction
Private image reveal session
Professionally retouched final images
Why This Matters
Most women have never been
photographed like this.
Birthdays come with cake, candles, and a camera phone passed around the table. Rarely do they come with an image that actually captures what the moment means.
A record, not just a snapshot
Most photos taken on a birthday are candid and unplanned. A milestone session is the opposite — intentional, guided, and built to be looked back on for decades.
Permission to celebrate yourself
So many milestone birthdays get spent celebrating everyone else’s reaction to your age. This session flips that — it’s entirely about how you feel, not how others perceive the number.
A gift that doesn’t expire
Flowers wilt. A milestone portrait session becomes something your family keeps — and something you return to whenever you need a reminder of exactly how far you’ve come.
From Women Who’ve Celebrated Here
What this birthday
actually felt like.
All of your insecurities are temporarily washed away and you feel radiant, strong, important. I can only speak for myself, but I feel for most of us these photo shoots weren’t on our radar — until I tried it for my birthday. Something magical happens with Mary.
— JoAnne · Milestone Session
I cannot believe that’s me. My experience was awesome. This was an empowering experience — as women age we must bring our inner beauty out for all to see. If you are thinking about doing this for a birthday, go for it. You will never regret it.
— Julia Milestone Session · Long Island, NY
Thank you Mary for giving me the opportunity to tell my story and being a part of my journey. We are all strong, beautiful, intelligent women. Sometimes we need to be reminded. Keep slaying it ladies — we got this.
— Elizabeth · Portrait Session
The BeVard Studio
52 Bernard Street, Farmingdale, New York
Common Questions
Everything you
want to know.
What is a milestone birthday portrait session?
A milestone birthday portrait session is a fully guided photography experience designed to celebrate a significant birthday — 40th, 50th, 60th, and beyond. It includes professional hair and makeup, wardrobe styling, and expert posing direction, all built around honoring exactly where you are in life right now.
What ages are milestone sessions for?
Our milestone sessions are most popular with women celebrating their 40th, 50th, and 60th birthdays and beyond. There is no upper age limit — some of our most powerful sessions have been with women in their 70s celebrating decades of life fully lived.
Is hair and makeup included?
Yes — professional hair and makeup are included in every milestone portrait session. Our beauty team creates a camera-ready look that photographs beautifully and helps you feel completely yourself, only elevated.
Can I book this as a gift for someone else?
Absolutely. Milestone sessions are one of the most meaningful gifts you can give — for a mother, sister, friend, or partner celebrating a big birthday. We can coordinate the surprise and all the details directly with you.
How is this different from a regular portrait session?
A milestone session is built specifically around what a particular birthday means to you. We talk through that chapter of your life during your consultation, and every choice — wardrobe, location, mood, styling — reflects the milestone you are celebrating, not just a generic portrait.
Where is the studio located?
The BeVard Studio is located at 52 Bernard Street in Farmingdale, New York — centrally located in Nassau County and easily accessible from across Long Island, including Suffolk County, Queens, and New York City.
Milestone Birthday Portraits in Farmingdale, Long Island
The BeVard Studio is a private portrait studio located in Farmingdale, New York, serving women across Nassau County, Suffolk County, and all of Long Island who are celebrating milestone birthdays. Our sessions for 40th, 50th, and 60th birthdays — and beyond — are fully guided experiences with professional hair, makeup, wardrobe, and posing direction all included.
Whether you’re coming from Massapequa, Garden City, Bethpage, Wantagh, Plainview, Huntington, Melville, Commack, or anywhere across Long Island, our Farmingdale studio is centrally located and easily accessible by car or the LIRR.
The Perfect Way to Celebrate a Big Birthday
A milestone birthday deserves more than dinner reservations. A portrait session built around the chapter you’re stepping into becomes something you keep forever — and something your family treasures for generations.
Milestone Sessions for Every Decade
Whether you’re turning 40 and stepping fully into your confidence, turning 50 and finally giving yourself permission to celebrate loudly, or turning 60 and honoring everything that got you here — this session is shaped entirely around your story.
No Experience Required
You don’t need to know how to pose. You don’t need to feel camera-ready walking in. You simply show up, and we promise the woman looking back at you in the final images will surprise you in the best possible way.
Looking for something bold and editorial? Explore our full glamour photography sessions on Long Island — milestone birthdays are one of the most popular reasons women book a glamour experience at The BeVard Studio. Also available: our dedicated Women Over 50 portrait sessions — a deeply personal experience designed specifically for women at this stage of life.
Ready When You Are
This birthday deserves
to be celebrated.
Whatever number you’re turning, you’ve earned a portrait that proves it. The only thing standing between you and that image is one conversation. Let’s start there.
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