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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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5 Reasons Executive Headshots in New Jersey Should Go Beyond the Studio

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If you are looking for executive headshots in New Jersey, a plain studio background can check the box, but it rarely says much about who you are, how you lead, or why someone should trust you. The executives I photograph across Northern New Jersey and the NYC metro area are not just updating a company […]

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Studio Headshots vs Environmental Portraits: Which Style Is Right for Your Brand?

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When professionals in Northern New Jersey start thinking about updating their headshots, one of the first questions that comes up is the difference between studio headshots vs environmental portraits. It happens more often than you might expect: someone books a session without fully understanding what each style actually does, and they end up with beautiful […]

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5 Reasons Executives in New Jersey Choose Environmental Portrait Photographers Over Studio Headshots

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At a certain point in your career, a plain studio headshot stops telling the whole story. If your work is built on trust, authority, and presence, where you are photographed matters almost as much as how you are photographed. Most executives have had the neutral backdrop version done. It works. But when a prospective client, […]

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What Do Casting Directors Look for in Child Actor Headshots in New Jersey?

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If your child is starting to audition, the first thing you need to get right is the headshot. Child actor headshots in New Jersey are how casting directors decide who gets a closer look, and most parents are surprised to learn how specific that decision actually is. It is not about finding the most flattering […]

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5 LinkedIn Headshot Tips for Men Over 50 in New Jersey

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Your LinkedIn headshot is often the first thing a potential client, employer, or referral partner sees, and first impressions on LinkedIn happen fast. For men over 50 in the NJ metro area, a current, confident photo does something a resume or bio can’t: it signals that you take your professional presence seriously. After nearly 30 years of […]

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7 Essential Tips for Graduate School Application Headshots in NJ (Requirements, Outfit & Prep)

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You spent months on your personal statement. You tracked down three recommenders, rewrote your resume twice, and obsessed over every detail of your application. Then came the photo field. For most grad school applicants in New Jersey, that’s where things get improvised. A quick crop of something from a family event. A selfie taken in […]

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