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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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Medical Team Headshots: How to Create a Consistent Professional Look Across a Healthcare Practice

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Twelve providers on a physician directory. Twelve different photos, taken across twelve different years by twelve different people. That grid is how patients see your provider page, and the mismatch is the first thing that shows. Medical team headshots exist to fix exactly that. I photographed a large group of ColumbiaDoctors professionals at their Yonkers […]

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What Is a Slate Shot? A Practical Guide for Actors Using Actors Access

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If you have spent any time on Actors Access, you have probably seen the term slate shot sitting next to one of your photos and wondered whether it was something you were supposed to have. Most actors find out about it sideways. An agent mentions it in passing, or a submission screen asks for one, […]

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Should You Smile in a Professional Headshot? How to Choose the Right Expression

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Almost every person who sits down in front of my camera asks some version of the same question within the first two minutes: should you smile in a professional headshot, or does a serious face read as more competent? It is a fair question, and the honest answer is that there is no single expression […]

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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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