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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 Women in NJ: What Makes a Headshot Feel Trustworthy Instead of Stiff

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When I photograph corporate headshots in Northern New Jersey, the conversation usually starts the same way: “I hate getting my picture taken.” I get it. Most people walk in anxious, then walk out with a photo that looks technically fine but feels off. Too polished. Too posed. Like they’re wearing someone else’s face. The problem […]

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Labor Day BBQ at The Apawamis Club: Event Photography in Rye, NY

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The Apawamis Club in Rye, New York, knows how to send summer off right. Their annual Labor Day BBQ is exactly what you’d want from a country club celebration: families relaxed and having fun, kids fully absorbed in games and activities, and roughly 300 guests enjoying classic American food and entertainment on a perfect late […]

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Corporate Event Photography at The High Lawn in West Orange, NJ: RMR Wealth Builders Awards Dinner

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When RMR Wealth Builders reached out about photographing their company awards dinner at The High Lawn in West Orange, NJ, I knew we were in for something special. Corporate event photography is about more than just documenting an evening. It’s about capturing the genuine connections between team members, the pride in recognition moments, and the […]

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Embecta Corporate Event Photography: Two-Day Jersey City Waterfront Conference & Casino Night

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I photographed Embecta’s two-day corporate event at a Jersey City waterfront venue with unobstructed Manhattan skyline views. Over 40 attendees. Sixteen hours of coverage across two days. 450+ final deliverables serving multiple business objectives. As a corporate event photographer serving Northern New Jersey, NYC, and Bergen County for over 30 years, I understand that successful […]

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Behind the Scenes: Capturing Tilcon’s CEO Visit to Clinton Point Quarry

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Corporate Event Photography in New Hamburg, NY When a CEO travels 90 minutes north of Manhattan to visit a quarry, it’s not a photo op. It’s leadership showing up where the real work happens. That’s what I documented when Tilcon New York’s executive team visited Clinton Point Quarry in New Hamburg. Over eight hours, I […]

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