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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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From camera-shy to confident — real emotion, genuine connection, and moments that matter. Stories, tips, and inspiration from NJ & NYC weddings

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How to Find a Talent Agent in New Jersey and New York City

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Most actors in NYC and New Jersey who aren’t getting signed aren’t being held back by talent. They’re being held back by materials that aren’t ready- and most of them don’t know it yet. If that sounds familiar, here’s what’s actually going on and how to fix it. Why Actors in NYC and New Jersey […]

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Why Outdoor Headshots Work All Year in Northern NJ (Even in Winter)

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Most people assume outdoor headshots are a warm weather thing. Schedule in October and you might get a few raised eyebrows. Push it to January and people start asking if you’re serious. I get it. The instinct makes sense. But after 30 years photographing professionals across Northern New Jersey and the New York metro area, […]

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7 Secrets Behind Actor Headshots That Actually Get You Cast in NJ & NYC

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You’ve done everything right. You’re in class. You’ve built a reel. You finally invest in a headshot session, walk out feeling genuinely good about the shots, and then nothing happens. Submissions go unanswered. Auditions don’t come. Here’s what I’ve watched happen over 30 years of photographing actors across actor headshots in NYC and Northern NJ: […]

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Before and After Professional Headshots: A Real NJ Transformation

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Most people don’t need a better photo. They need a photo that actually works. Because “fine” doesn’t get clicked. And it definitely doesn’t build trust. If you’ve ever looked at your current headshot and thought, “It’s fine… I guess,” you’re not alone. The difference between “fine” and effective is exactly what you’re about to see […]

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7 Professional Headshot Examples That Actually Work (NJ and NYC Clients)

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Most people do not need a better photo. They need a photo that actually works. There is a difference. Most people searching for professional headshot examples have seen plenty of headshots. Stiff, over-lit photos on company websites. Casual LinkedIn selfies that do not quite land. What they are looking for is something in the middle: […]

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How to Get Natural Actor Headshots for Kids in NJ (Real Session)

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There’s a moment in every child actor headshot session where something shifts. The smile softens. The shoulders drop. The eyes stop performing and start just being. I can usually tell within the first few frames whether we’ll get there quickly… or whether we need to slow things down and earn it. That moment is where […]

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