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.

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 […]

If you’ve ever stood in front of a camera for a corporate headshot and felt your entire body tense up, you’re not alone. Most professionals describe the experience as somewhere between uncomfortable and awkward. The photographer says “relax,” which makes you immediately less relaxed. Your smile feels forced. You’re not sure where to put your […]

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 […]