Newark moves fast. Whether you’re a partner at a firm near the courthouse, an executive at a company downtown, or a physician in one of the city’s major medical networks, your professional image is working on your behalf 24 hours a day — on LinkedIn, your firm’s website, press coverage, or speaking opportunities. A strong headshot communicates credibility in the first two seconds. A weak one quietly costs you.

I’m Alex Kaplan. I’ve been a photographer working with professionals across New Jersey and the New York metro area for over 30 years. I’ve worked with Fortune 500 executives, managing partners at law firms, physicians, and business owners who needed more than just a technically clean photo — they needed a headshot that actually looks like them, at their best, without looking like they were trying too hard.

More than 600+ five-star Google reviews from professionals across Northern New Jersey reflect what I hear most often: “I was nervous, and you made it easy.” That’s the whole goal.

What to Expect From Your Session

Every individual headshot session includes:

• A guided 30–45 minute shoot with coaching on expression, posture, and wardrobe
• Proof gallery delivered within 48 hours
• Your choice of 3 favorite images
• Professional retouching on all 3 finals — natural skin smoothing, under-eye softening, flyaway cleanup, and subtle brightening that keeps you looking like yourself on your best day
• Finals delivered within 3–5 business days

Additional retouched images are available if you’d like more than 3.

Why Newark Professionals Work With Me

Newark is not a city where image is an afterthought. The business culture here — from the law firms clustered around Essex County courts to the financial services offices near Penn Station to the hospital systems and medical networks — is serious and competitive. Your headshot has to hold up.

Here’s what I hear most from clients before we start: “I’ve never liked photos of myself.” After more than three decades as a photographer working with executives and professionals, that’s not a warning — it’s just the starting point. Most people have never been guided through a photo session by someone who actually knows what they’re doing. My sessions are structured, calm, and quick. We’ll work through expression, posture, and lighting adjustments together, and you’ll see the difference in the results.

30+ Years of Experience I’m a photographer with over 1,500 weddings to my name, IPO ceremonies at Nasdaq, and executive headshots for Fortune 500 professionals. I understand subtle expression adjustments and lighting nuances that make the difference between a headshot that gets used and one that sits in a folder.

Guided, Relaxed Sessions I don’t just point a camera at you and hope for the best. Every session includes clear direction on posture, expression, and subtle adjustments that reveal natural confidence. Most individual sessions take 30–45 minutes, and you’ll leave feeling like it was considerably easier than you expected.

Consistent Team Branding If your company needs business headshots in Newark for multiple team members — whether that’s four people or forty — I bring consistent lighting, backgrounds, and session structure to ensure a cohesive look across your entire team’s profiles.

Fast, Reliable Turnaround

Your proof gallery is delivered within 48 hours of your session. Select your favorites, and your fully retouched finals are back to you within 3–5 business days. If you’re working against a deadline — a website launch, a speaking engagement, a press feature — let me know when you book and I’ll work with your timeline.

Corporate Headshots for Newark’s Key Industries

Newark’s professional landscape spans finance, law, healthcare, real estate, and corporate services. I work across all of them.

Executive Headshots

Executive headshots in Newark need to convey both authority and approachability. Senior leaders are often photographed in ways that feel stiff or overly staged — which projects the wrong energy to clients, boards, and potential partners. My approach is to create executive portraits that look deliberate and polished without looking rigid. The right expression, the right light, and a few targeted posture adjustments make all the difference.

Law Firm Headshots

With the Essex County courthouse and dozens of law firms concentrated in downtown Newark, attorney headshots are one of the most consistent parts of my work. A law firm headshot has a specific job to do: it needs to communicate competence, trustworthiness, and professionalism at a glance — before a potential client has read a single word of your bio.

I offer both individual attorney sessions and full-firm photography. For firms updating their entire roster, I bring consistent lighting and backgrounds to your office so all partners, associates, and staff look cohesive on your website and marketing materials. I work efficiently to minimize disruption to your team’s day — most attorneys are back at their desks within 20 minutes.

If you’ve seen attorneys on firm websites whose photos look stiff, dated, or inconsistent with one another, that’s exactly what I’m helping you avoid.

Medical Professional Headshots

Physicians, specialists, and healthcare executives at Newark’s medical networks need portraits that communicate both expertise and approachability. Patients often view a doctor’s headshot before they ever set foot in an office. A well-crafted medical professional headshot builds confidence before the first appointment — the right image signals that you’re someone they’ll feel comfortable with.

Corporate Team Sessions

Need to update headshots for your entire Newark team? I offer on-site team sessions with professional lighting brought directly to your office. I work systematically and efficiently so your team members spend minimal time away from their desks, and the resulting images have the consistent look your brand needs across your website and LinkedIn presence.

Studio or On-Location in Newark

You have options. Some professionals prefer the clean, timeless look of a studio-style background. Others want a more environmental portrait that reflects their setting — an office with natural light, a library backdrop, or a polished urban exterior.

On-site sessions at your Newark office or firm, clean studio-style backgrounds, subtle environmental portraits using your actual workspace, and professional urban settings for a more contemporary look — I offer all of them.

If you’re located near downtown Newark or Penn Station, I can structure a session that fits seamlessly into your workday. The goal is simple: professional headshots in Newark NJ that look natural, refined, and genuinely credible.

What Actually Makes a Headshot Work

A professional headshot is more than technical execution. The small details are what separate a portrait that builds trust from one that just documents your face.

Expression Your expression communicates confidence — or lack of it — instantly. I guide you through subtle adjustments during the session so your final images feel genuine rather than performative. There’s a difference between someone who looks like they’re trying to look confident and someone who just does.

Lighting Professional lighting defines your features clearly and naturally. It’s especially important for executive headshots, where the image needs to hold up both on a phone screen and on a printed conference program. I use lighting setups refined over decades of working with professionals.

Wardrobe Before your session I’ll give you straightforward, specific guidance on what to wear. Solid, professional-toned clothing generally photographs best. I’ll make sure your wardrobe supports your image rather than competing with it.

Posture Small posture adjustments — a slight forward lean, shoulder positioning, chin angle — make a significant difference in how confident and present you appear. Most people have never been guided through this, and the improvement is noticeable immediately.

Serving Newark and the Surrounding Area

I provide corporate and executive headshots throughout Newark NJ, including Downtown Newark, the Ironbound, University Heights, North Newark, and the surrounding Essex County communities. I’m also regularly working with professionals across Northern New Jersey, the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and the New York metro area.

If you’re based in or near Newark, I can work with you at your office location or arrange a session in a studio environment that fits your schedule and brand.

FAQs About Corporate Headshots in Newark

How long does a headshot session take? Most individual sessions take 30–45 minutes. Corporate team sessions vary based on the number of people, but I work efficiently to minimize time away from your team’s day.

Do you offer on-site headshots for Newark companies? Yes. I regularly work with corporate teams on location throughout Newark and the surrounding area. I bring professional lighting and handle setup so your team just shows up and gets photographed.

What should I wear for executive headshots? Professional, solid-colored attire typically works best. I’ll send specific wardrobe guidance before your session so there are no surprises.

When will I receive my images? Your proof gallery is delivered within 48 hours of your session. Select your favorites and your retouched finals are back to you within 3–5 business days. If you’re working against a deadline, just mention it when you book.

How are you different from other headshot photographers in Newark? Thirty years as a photographer working with professionals across New Jersey and New York, 580+ five-star Google reviews, and a calm, guided approach that makes the session easy for people who don’t love having their photo taken. The results speak for themselves — I’d encourage you to look through the work.

How do clients book and how fast do you confirm? Call or email to book. I typically confirm availability and next steps within 24 hours. For corporate team sessions, I’ll send a quick plan covering headcount, background options, and scheduling logistics — once approved, we lock the date and I handle the rest.

Ready to Update Your Professional Image?

Whether you need executive headshots in Newark, updated LinkedIn photos, professional portraits for your law firm, or coordinated business headshots for your entire team, the process is straightforward: call or email, confirm within 24 hours, show up to a session that’s calm and guided, and have polished finals in hand within 3–5 business days.

Over 30 years of experience. 600+ five-star reviews. Three retouched finals delivered fast, with zero guesswork.

Visit AlexKaplanPhoto.com to see my work and contact me directly at 917-992-9097 or alex@alexkaplanphoto.com to schedule your session.

Let’s create a headshot that reflects where you are in your career right now.