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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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Young actor posing for a dramatic headshot session in Northern NJ

Why One Great Headshot Isn’t Enough for Most NJ Actors

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Most actors arrive at their first session believing the goal is one perfect image. It feels logical. Find the photo that looks the most like you, and you are set. After more than thirty years behind the camera, I can tell you it rarely works that way. Casting professionals are not studying a single expression. […]

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Young child actor smiling naturally during a professional headshot session in NJ with soft studio lighting

How to Get Natural Actor Headshots for Kids in NJ (Real Session)

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There’s a moment in every child actor headshot session where something shifts. The smile softens. The shoulders drop. The eyes stop performing and start just being. I can usually tell within the first few frames whether we’ll get there quickly… or whether we need to slow things down and earn it. That moment is where […]

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