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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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Child Modeling New Jersey and Child Acting Agencies NYC: How to Submit Your Toddler

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If you’re researching child modeling New Jersey options because your toddler is expressive, photogenic, and loves people, you’re not alone. The good news is there are legitimate child acting agencies NYC and NJ-area agencies that represent toddlers for commercial print, TV, and national ads. The key is submitting the right way, and avoiding anyone who’s trying to sell you […]

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What to Wear for Your Child’s Acting Headshot Session: A NJ Photographer Explains

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Knowing what to wear for child actor headshots matters more than most parents realize, because wardrobe is the fastest way to accidentally weaken an otherwise great submission. When clothing pulls attention from the face, casting sees the outfit before they see your child. When the wardrobe stays simple and clean, your child’s expression reads instantly, […]

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Studio vs. On-Location: 5 Reasons Executive Portraits in New Jersey Look Different

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Most executives who book a headshot session expect a neutral backdrop, clean lighting, and a few minutes of standing still while someone tells them to relax. That works. It’s clean, consistent, and fast. But it’s also the same image everyone else in your industry has on LinkedIn. If you’re looking for an executive portrait photographer […]

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LinkedIn Headshots for Professionals in Bergen County and Northern NJ

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Your LinkedIn photo is working for you, or against you, right now. Here’s how to make sure it’s doing the right job. Your LinkedIn Photo Makes an Impression Before You Say a Word Think about the last time you looked someone up on LinkedIn before a meeting, a call, or a job interview. You formed […]

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7 Essential Tips for Graduate School Application Headshots in NJ (Requirements, Outfit & Prep)

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You spent months on your personal statement. You tracked down three recommenders, rewrote your resume twice, and obsessed over every detail of your application. Then came the photo field. For most grad school applicants in New Jersey, that’s where things get improvised. A quick crop of something from a family event. A selfie taken in […]

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7 Essential Tips for Dental School Application Headshots in NJ (Requirements, Outfit & Prep)

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You’ve worked hard to get here. Now your dental school application headshot needs to match that effort. It’s one of the few parts of your application you have complete control over- and it shapes your first impression before any interview, before any committee conversation, before anyone reads a single word of your personal statement. A […]

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