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Based in New Milford, NJ (Bergen County) and serving couples across New Jersey, New York City, and the Hudson Valley, Alex Kaplan is known for creating a calm, guided, and joy-filled photography experience. Browse our latest posts for real wedding inspiration, expert tips, and behind-the-scenes moments that make your day unforgettable.

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Family Photos as a Legacy: A Meaningful Session at Crane Park in Monroe, NY

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Before we ever took a photograph, Stephanie already knew the image she hoped to create. She imagined herself and James kissing Norma on the cheeks while their daughter smiled back at the camera. More than a beautiful portrait, she wanted a photograph that would one day remind Norma how deeply she was loved. As a […]

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Business Portraits NJ: What Your Photo Communicates Before You Say a Word

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People decide how they feel about you faster than most of us would like to admit. Long before you shake a hand or say a single word, someone has glanced at your photo and quietly formed an opinion. After more than thirty years photographing professionals across New Jersey, I have watched this happen again and […]

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How Much Personality Should Show Up in a Professional Headshot?

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★★★★★ “I ended up with a final image I truly loved.” Kelly, recent headshot client Verified Google review For professionals comparing the professional headshots NJ studios offer, one question comes up more than almost any other: how much personality should actually show in the final image? A professional headshot should reflect your personality without distracting […]

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Why Remote Professionals Still Need Strong Headshots in 2026

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A few years ago, most of my corporate clients came to the studio because their employer told them to. These days they come for a different reason. They work from a home office in Montclair or a co-working desk in the city, they meet half their colleagues only through a screen, and they have started […]

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Why Young Professionals Are Investing in Professional Headshots Earlier Than Ever

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★★★★★ “amazing work!!! love the headshot and the way it turned out :)” Price assessment: Great price — Reva, recent headshot client A decade ago, almost everyone who booked a session with me was already established. Attorneys making partner. Executives stepping into leadership. Physicians opening a practice. Business owners refreshing a tired company website. That has […]

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What Actually Makes Someone Photogenic in Professional Headshots?

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Most people who walk into my studio are quietly convinced they’re just not photogenic. They saw one bad ID photo, one unflattering shot tagged at a party, and decided the camera doesn’t like them. After more than 30 years behind the camera, photographing executives, physicians, and nervous first-timers across Northern New Jersey and NYC, I […]

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