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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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Corporate leadership panel photography during Valon's executive event

Behind the Scenes Photographing Valon’s Corporate Leadership Panel

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Every corporate event carries a story worth keeping, and a leadership panel holds a kind of energy you cannot recreate afterward. There is the quick exchange between answers, the laugh that breaks the tension, the moment a speaker leans forward to make a point land. When Valon invited me to document their leadership panel, I […]

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Entrepreneur headshot with a warm, approachable expression in a Northern New Jersey office.

Business Portraits vs Headshots: Which Is Right for Your Professional Brand?

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Most professionals come to me with the same quiet question, even when they phrase it three different ways. They want to know whether the photo they need is a headshot, a business portrait, or something in between. The choice between business portraits vs headshots sounds like a small detail, yet it quietly shapes how clients, […]

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Professional woman posing for a personal branding headshot in a Washington DC office

Dress for the Brand You Want to Build: Choosing the Right Wardrobe for Professional Headshots

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Before nearly every personal branding professional headshots session I shoot, someone asks me the same question. “What should I wear?” It sounds simple. And I understand why people think the answer is about fashion. About looking put-together, stylish, current. But that’s not really what the question is asking, even if they don’t realize it yet. […]

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Attorney seated for a professional business portrait in a Bergen County law library

Why Professional Business Portraits Matter for New Jersey Professionals

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A photograph does something words on a resume or LinkedIn summary cannot. It communicates personality, professionalism, and trustworthiness in a fraction of a second. For professionals across Northern New Jersey, that first impression can determine whether a potential client reaches out or keeps scrolling. New Jersey business portraits are not just updated headshots. They are […]

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10 Family Photo Ideas That Feel Natural, Emotional, and Timeless

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Years from now, your kids probably will not remember what color the couch was. But they may remember growing up surrounded by images of themselves looking loved, included, and part of something. After 30 years of photographing families across Northern New Jersey and the NYC metro area, that is the thing I keep coming back […]

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Young female model smiling naturally during a modeling headshot session in New Milford New Jersey

Modeling Headshots for Beginners: 10 Tips to Make a Strong First Impression

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Most people walking into their first session have no idea what agencies are actually looking for. They’ve seen polished editorial spreads and assume a great shot means dramatic lighting, heavy makeup, and an artfully sculpted pose. The reality is almost the opposite. Agencies and casting directors want to see you. Clear, honest, simple. The best […]

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