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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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Business Casual Headshots: How to Look Professional Without Dressing Too Formal

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Fewer of us work in a strict suit-and-tie office anymore, and that shift has changed what a great professional photo actually looks like. Formal attire still has its place, but in my studio, business casual headshots have become the most common request from working professionals updating their LinkedIn headshots or company bio page. At Alex […]

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When to Update Your LinkedIn Profile Picture: 7 Signs It’s Time for a New Headshot

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Most professionals I photograph can tell me exactly when they last updated their resume. Almost none of them can tell me when they last changed their LinkedIn photo. If you have been wondering when to update your LinkedIn profile picture, the honest answer is probably sooner than you think. The photo attached to your name […]

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How to Look Approachable in Professional Headshots Without Looking Less Professional

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That is the quiet problem behind so many corporate portraits. The suit is sharp, the lighting is clean, the background is polished, and yet the person still feels guarded, tense, or hard to reach. Approachable professional headshots are not about looking casual. They are about letting the capable, trustworthy version of you show up on […]

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Executive Headshots NJ: Why Senior Professionals Need a Different Portrait

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Something shifts in how people read you once you reach the senior level of your career. The same photo that looked capable at thirty-five now needs to look like it belongs in the room where decisions get made. That is the quiet problem most executive headshots NJ professionals run into when they reuse an old […]

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Why Visual Consistency Matters in Corporate Team Headshots

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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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Camera Shy During Headshots? 7 Ways Professionals Help You Relax Naturally

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Nervous in front of cameras? Learn how professional headshot photographers help clients look relaxed and confident naturally.

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