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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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7 Red Flags When Hiring a Professional Headshot Photographer in NYC or NJ

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Avoid a costly mistake before your next session. These 7 headshot photographer red flags help professionals in NJ and NYC choose someone who delivers.

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Can You Have Long Hair and Still Look Professional in a Corporate Headshot? (Northern NJ Guide)

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Can You Have Long Hair in a Corporate Headshot? Yes. Long hair is completely acceptable in corporate headshots in Northern NJ and across the NYC metro. What determines whether a headshot reads as professional is expression, posture, clothing, and lighting, not hairstyle. Many professionals throughout Northern New Jersey use headshots with long hair confidently on […]

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Why Your LinkedIn Headshot Matters More Than You Think in Northern NJ (2026 Guide)

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Most professionals spend real time on their LinkedIn profile. They refine their summary, update their work history, collect recommendations. Then they leave a profile photo in place that no longer looks like them, or never represented them well to begin with. That is a bigger problem than most people realize. Your LinkedIn headshot is the […]

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5 Proven Ways to Look Approachable and Authoritative in Corporate Headshots (Northern NJ Guide)

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There is a specific look that professionals in Northern NJ always say they want from a corporate headshot session. They want to look like someone worth trusting. Like someone who knows what they are doing but is not going to make you feel small for asking a question. Confident, yes. But also human. That combination, […]

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7 Professional Headshot Statistics That Explain Why First Impressions Matter

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Quick Answer: A professional headshot matters because people often judge credibility before they read your bio, resume, or website copy. On LinkedIn, company websites, speaker pages, and media profiles, your photo helps decide whether you look current, trustworthy, approachable, and ready for the level of opportunity you want. A financial services executive in Bergen County […]

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