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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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Professional Headshots for Women in NJ: What Makes a Headshot Feel Trustworthy Instead of Stiff

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When I photograph corporate headshots in Northern New Jersey, the conversation usually starts the same way: “I hate getting my picture taken.” I get it. Most people walk in anxious, then walk out with a photo that looks technically fine but feels off. Too polished. Too posed. Like they’re wearing someone else’s face. The problem […]

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How to Prepare Your Home for Real Estate Photos: A Room-by-Room & Exterior Checklist

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After 30+ years behind the camera and photographing homes across Northern New Jersey and the NYC metro area, I’ve learned one thing: great real estate photos start before I ever arrive. Your home doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to be clean, bright, and distraction-free so buyers can focus on the space. Most […]

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Hudson Oral Surgery Team Photography in Northern New Jersey

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When Hudson Oral Surgery brought me in to photograph their team and practice, the goal was straightforward: create images that feel expert and reassuring at the same time. In oral surgery, patients want to know they’re in skilled hands, and they want to feel comfortable before they even walk through the door. These photos help […]

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Professional Headshots for Medical School Applications in New Jersey

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You’ve spent months studying for the MCAT, writing personal statements, and carefully choosing where to apply. Then you reach the photo upload field. It feels like a small detail. It isn’t. Some medical schools request a photo for secondaries. Others list it as optional. Either way, your image becomes part of the file admissions committees […]

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Professional Headshots in Northern New Jersey That Actually Feel Like You

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A corporate headshot has one job: help you look credible, approachable, and current. Not over-produced. Not stiff. Just you on a good day, with clean light and calm direction. This recent session in my Northern New Jersey studio is a good example of what works for LinkedIn and corporate profiles, especially in Bergen County and […]

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Collingswood Family Photography at Knight Park | Three Generations Together

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When Carly reached out about a family photography session in Collingswood, NJ, she wanted three generations together at Knight Park to celebrate her son’s first year. These multi-generational sessions are some of my favorites. You’re documenting family legacy, not just taking pictures. Watching this family interact throughout the afternoon reminded me exactly why I do […]

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