THE BEVARD STUDIO
Women Over 50 · Portrait Photography · Long Island, NY
Modern Portrait Photography
for Women Over 50
Because this decade deserves to be documented beautifully.
At The BeVard Studio on Long Island, we create modern, editorial-style portraits that show women over 50 exactly as they are — powerful, radiant, and unmistakably themselves. Professional hair, makeup, and styling included in every session.
Studio Located In
Farmingdale, NY
International Portrait Masters Award
TPM Image Awards 2022 Silver
TPM Image Awards 2022 Bronze
800+ Women Photographed
Included
Professional Hair & Makeup
Included
100+ Gown Wardrobe
Included
Expert Posing Direction
Included
Private Studio Session
Included
Private Image Reveal
800+
Women Photographed
100+
Couture Gowns
15+
Years Experience
5★
Rated on Google
This Is Not a Standard Photo Shoot
This is the moment you
finally see yourself clearly.
A modern portrait session at The BeVard Studio is a full, guided experience — from the moment you walk in until the moment you see your images. We handle everything: your hair, your makeup, your wardrobe, and every single pose.
The result is a set of images that look like they belong in a magazine — and feel like you at your absolute best. Not a filtered, unrecognizable version of you. You. Polished, confident, and seen.
“I cried when I saw the photos. Not because I looked different —
because I finally recognized myself.”
— BeVard Studio Client · Wantagh, NY
Who This Is For
Modern portraits for women
who are ready to be seen.
01
You want photos that actually look like you — at your best
Not stiff. Not over-filtered. Not ten years ago. You want images that capture who you are right now, in this chapter, with the confidence and depth that only comes with time.
02
You’re marking a milestone and want to remember it
A birthday. An anniversary. An empty nest. A reinvention. A divorce that became a beginning. Whatever brought you here — it deserves to be documented in a way that takes your breath away.
03
You’ve never done anything like this before
Most of our clients over 50 have never had a professional portrait session. That’s completely fine. We guide every single moment. You just show up — we handle absolutely everything else.
The Wardrobe
You don’t need to
bring a thing.
Our studio wardrobe includes over 100 gowns, statement pieces, and accessories in a range of sizes and styles. During your consultation we’ll select looks perfectly suited to your vision, your body, and the story you want to tell.
Ballgowns & elegant drape styles
Sequin & embellished statement pieces
Soft feminine & lace styles
Structured blazers & tailored looks
Corsets & refined bodices
All sizes, all body types welcome
Inside The Session
Every pose, every expression — guided from start to finish.
What to Expect
Every detail
handled for you.
You don’t need to know how to pose. You don’t need to know what to wear. You don’t even need to feel confident walking in. That’s exactly what we’re here for.
01
Your Consultation Call
Before anything else, we get to know you — your vision, what makes you nervous, and what you’re hoping to walk away with. No commitment. Just a relaxed conversation. Meet Mary →
02
Your Style Prep
Before your session, we walk you through every detail — wardrobe choices, what to bring, exactly what the day will look like. You’ll arrive with zero guesswork and total confidence.
03
Hair, Makeup & Your Session
You arrive at our private Farmingdale studio. Our beauty team gets you camera-ready, then we photograph you — at your pace, with full direction from start to finish.
04
Your Private Image Reveal
We present your finished, retouched images in a private reveal. You choose what you love. Many clients say this is where they cry — in the best way.
The Transformation
See what a session
actually does.
Real clients. Real results. Every before & after is from an actual BeVard Studio session — no tricks, no filters, just professional hair, makeup, posing, and light.
“You’ve spent decades showing up for everyone else.
This one is for you.“
— Mary BeVard, Photographer & Studio Owner
From Women Who’ve Been Here
What happens when you
say yes to yourself.
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, go for it. You will never regret it.
— Rebecca · 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 · Long Island, NY
You absolutely make people feel and look beautiful. It’s through your eyes that you see the beauty in people. This was the most incredible experience I’ve ever given myself.
— Lydia · Nassau County, NY
Editorial Quality
Portraits that belong on a magazine cover.
Meet Your Photographer
This camera finds something special
in everyone.
I’m Mary BeVard, and I’ve spent over 15 years photographing women across Long Island. I know what it feels like to stand in front of a camera and not recognize the woman looking back. That’s exactly why I built this studio.
I’m especially drawn to women who are carrying a lot and still show up every day. That kind of strength deserves to be seen — photographed — remembered. Every session I create is built around showing you the beauty that’s always been there.
— Mary BeVard
Common Questions
Everything you
want to know.
A modern portrait session at The BeVard Studio is a fully guided experience designed to show women over 50 exactly as they are — powerful, radiant, and completely themselves. Every session includes professional hair and makeup, access to our 100+ gown wardrobe, expert posing and expression coaching, and a private image reveal. You don’t need to know how to pose or what to wear. We handle everything.
Yes — professional hair and makeup are included in every portrait session at The BeVard Studio. Our beauty team specializes in camera-ready looks for mature skin, ensuring you look like yourself — polished, luminous, and completely natural on camera.
Completely. Most of our clients over 50 have never had a professional portrait session. Our entire experience is built around making you feel at ease — from the consultation call to the hair and makeup hour to the way we guide every single pose. By the time we’re photographing you, most clients say they never wanted it to end.
A BeVard Studio portrait session is a full transformation experience, not a drop-in photo shoot. We spend time getting to know you before the session, guide every aspect of the experience on the day, and deliver professionally retouched, editorial-quality images at a private reveal. Everything — hair, makeup, wardrobe, posing — is handled for you.
Absolutely — and it’s one of the most meaningful gifts you can give a woman. We offer dedicated milestone birthday portrait sessions for women celebrating their 50th, 60th, and beyond. Gift sessions are available for any occasion. Contact us and we’ll handle every detail.
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. Clients travel from Massapequa, Garden City, Huntington, Melville, Bethpage, Wantagh, Plainview, and Commack for their sessions.
Women Over 50 Portrait Photography
in Farmingdale, Long Island
The BeVard Studio is a private portrait studio located in Farmingdale, New York, serving women over 50 across Nassau County, Suffolk County, and all of Long Island. Our modern portrait sessions are designed specifically for women who want images that reflect their strength, beauty, and complexity — not a younger, filtered version of themselves.
Whether you’re coming from Massapequa, Garden City, Huntington, Melville, Bethpage, Wantagh, Plainview, Commack, or anywhere across Long Island, our Farmingdale studio is centrally located and easily accessible by car or the LIRR.
Why Women Over 50 Choose The BeVard Studio
Most photographers on Long Island offer a session and hand you a gallery. We offer something different — a fully guided experience where you never have to figure anything out. Hair, makeup, wardrobe, posing, and expression coaching are all part of what we do, so you can simply show up and be photographed.
Serving All of Long Island
Our studio is based in Farmingdale, NY and we serve clients from across Long Island including Nassau County communities like Garden City, Levittown, Hicksville, Lynbrook, and Valley Stream, and Suffolk County areas like Huntington, Hauppauge, Bay Shore, Patchogue, and Smithtown.
Related Sessions
Looking for something more intimate? Explore our boudoir photography on Long Island. Interested in glamour sessions open to all ages? Visit our glamour photography page. Celebrating a milestone birthday? See our dedicated milestone birthday portrait sessions. You can also view our women’s portrait gallery to see real session results.
International Award-Winning Photography
The BeVard Studio has been recognized by the International Portrait Masters and TPM Image Awards — among the most prestigious portrait photography competitions in the world. Every session is created to that standard.
Ready When You Are
You’ve spent decades showing up
for everyone else. This one’s for you.
Modern portrait sessions at The BeVard Studio in Farmingdale, NY include professional hair, makeup, wardrobe styling, and fully guided posing. All you have to do is show up.
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