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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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Most companies don’t notice their headshots are a problem until they’re all on one page together. Then it’s obvious. One person shot in a bright studio, another in a dim conference room, a third using a selfie from four years ago. Alone, each photo is fine. Together, they say something the company never meant to […]

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You’ve probably already tried it. Phone propped against a stack of books, a desk lamp angled toward your face, forty nearly identical frames, and not one of them feels like you. That quiet frustration is where most DIY professional headshots begin and end. The photo looks acceptable on your screen, then somehow looks wrong the […]

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A good headshot doesn’t call attention to itself. People see the face, trust it, and move on. A weak one does the same thing in reverse. They see it, trust you a little less, and move on faster. Neither reaction is conscious. That’s the part most people miss when they start hunting for cheap professional […]

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Before someone reads your bio, checks your experience, or visits your website, they usually react to your face first. Not in a dramatic way. More like a quiet first impression. Some headshots immediately feel confident, calm, and trustworthy. Others may be technically sharp, well-lit, and professionally edited, but something still feels off. The person looks […]

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Most people do not need a better photo. They need a photo that actually works. There is a difference. Most people searching for professional headshot examples have seen plenty of headshots. Stiff, over-lit photos on company websites. Casual LinkedIn selfies that do not quite land. What they are looking for is something in the middle: […]

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The Problem Most Companies Don’t Notice Until It’s Too Late One of the most common issues I see when companies invest in corporate headshots is inconsistency across the team. Different lighting. Different backgrounds. Different expressions. What starts as individual sessions quickly turns into a mismatched set of images that don’t feel like they belong to […]