In her six months of living at Regis Capel sound, Beverly has become a valued member of the community, known around the Home for her cheerful nature and willingness to chat. She enjoys taking walks around the beachside neighbourhood, playing card games, regular exercise and catching up with friends.
Her life before living in the Home was similarly marked by positivity and attitude of ‘try everything!’
At just 17 years old, Bev stepped into the world of photography, as an assistant to a Collins Street photographer. This opportunity allowed her to meet and work with the photographer’s clients, including visiting dignitaries and glamorous wedding parties.
As a perfectionist, he taught Bev to notice every detail, from crooked hems on suit pants to those tiny details that really make a photo shine. Bev still recalls how she was tasked with constantly tugging at groomsmen’s pant legs to straighten them out for a photo.
This habit of perfectionism has stayed with her, and even now she will instinctively study the details in other people’s wedding photos.
After leaving her job as a photographer’s assistant, Bev stayed in the world of photography, going on to work in advertising and marketing. This meant she was moving from behind the camera to in front of it.
One job took her on a boat to Tasmania, posing as a mother in a family travel campaign. In fact, she did this job twice, after a camera malfunction meant the entire trip had to be repeated all over again. Bev later became recognisable as the woman in the Aspro advertisement, who held a hand to her forehead in mock headache.
Photographing Beverly for this profile took her back to the days of working in marketing, as she playfully teased the photographer. She says reflecting on these old memories brought her a lot of joy and reminded her of just how rich and varied her life has been.
