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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 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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