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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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How to Choose the Right Corporate Headshot Background for NJ & NYC Professionals

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Most professionals think a corporate headshot is simply about looking polished. But in competitive markets like Northern New Jersey and New York City, looking polished isn’t enough. Your background is doing just as much work as your expression, and often determines whether you’re perceived as credible, approachable, modern, or out of touch. In NJ and […]

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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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Corporate Headshots New Jersey: Brian’s Professional LinkedIn Photos

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When Brian needed corporate headshots in New Jersey for his website and LinkedIn profile, he wanted a photographer who could deliver polished, professional results without the typical studio stress. That’s exactly what we provided during his Saturday session at our New Milford studio, and the results speak for themselves. Why Corporate Headshots Matter for Your […]

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Professional Headshots vs iPhone Photos: What Actually Hurts Your Credibility

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Your iPhone takes incredible photos. Portrait Mode smooths your skin. You can adjust the lighting with a slider. Your partner or colleague snapped a decent shot of you before that last Zoom meeting, and honestly? It doesn’t look bad. Then you update LinkedIn, and suddenly your photo is sitting next to a dozen other professionals […]

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Actor Headshots with Maximo Masefield | Northern NJ Studio Session

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You can usually tell within the first five minutes whether someone’s comfortable in front of a camera. With Maximo Masefield, a young actor from Ridgewood, it took about thirty seconds. As a Northern NJ actor headshot photographer, I could see right away that he was a natural in front of the lens. Kid’s been working […]

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