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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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Political Campaign Photography: How Candidates Can Look Professional, Approachable, and Connected

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Most candidates I meet already have a photo they have been using for years. It came from a phone, a family event, or an old work directory, and it has been cropped and resized so many times that it barely holds together on a screen. Political campaign photography solves a larger problem than a single […]

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Formal vs. Casual Professional Headshots: How to Choose the Right Look for Your Career

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People arrive at my New Milford studio carrying two garment bags more often than you would guess. One holds a full suit. The other holds the sweater they actually wear to work. Then comes the question I hear most: how formal does this need to be? The professional headshot formal vs casual decision stalls more […]

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How Many Outfit Changes Should You Bring to Your Actor Headshot Session?

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Quick Answer Most actors should bring three to six carefully planned outfits that represent different casting opportunities while staying authentic. Most actors do not need a suitcase full of clothes. They need enough variety to show a few believable sides of the same person. For most sessions that means two to four purposeful actor headshot […]

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Professional Headshot Poses: How to Pose for a Confident, Natural-Looking Portrait

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Most people walk into a session convinced everyone else already knows the secret. They don’t. Across three decades of headshot sessions in Northern New Jersey and New York City, I can tell you the best professional headshot poses are not poses at all. They are small adjustments to angle, posture, and expression that make you look like […]

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Can You Use the Same Professional Headshot for LinkedIn, Your Company Website, and Professional Bios?

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Yes. In most cases, one well-planned portrait can work for LinkedIn, your company website, and professional bios. Using the same photograph does not mean using the identical crop everywhere. I hear this question often from people who booked professional headshots for LinkedIn and then discovered that marketing needs a team-page photo or a conference organizer […]

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How Casting Range Headshots Show the Roles You Can Play

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Casting professionals decide fast. Before anyone reads a resume or clicks a reel, your photograph has already answered the only question that matters in that first moment: what kind of person is this, and what could I put them in? That is the actual job of casting range headshots. Not to prove you can transform […]

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