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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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Corporate executive portrait of a man in a suit seated next to a model airplane in a modern office environment.

5 Reasons Executive Headshots in New Jersey Should Go Beyond the Studio

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If you are looking for executive headshots in New Jersey, a plain studio background can check the box, but it rarely says much about who you are, how you lead, or why someone should trust you. The executives I photograph across Northern New Jersey and the NYC metro area are not just updating a company […]

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Professional corporate headshot of a man in a navy suit and striped tie against a neutral gray background, photographed by Alex Kaplan Photo in New Jersey.

Corporate Headshot Photographer in New Jersey: What to Wear and What to Expect

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Most people do not think about their headshot until they absolutely have to. A promotion comes through, a conference bio is due, a new LinkedIn profile is getting built, and suddenly there is urgency around something that has been sitting on the back burner for two years. If you have been in that spot, you […]

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7 Things That Make an Executive Headshot Actually Work in NJ (And Why Most Fall Short)

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If you’ve ever looked at your current headshot and thought, “That doesn’t look like me,” you’re not alone. Across Northern New Jersey, I meet executives, attorneys, and business owners every week who tell me the same things: they feel awkward on camera, their last headshot looked stiff or outdated, or it didn’t reflect the level […]

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Why Modern Executives Are Ditching Backdrop Headshots for Environmental Portraits

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If you’ve been scrolling through LinkedIn lately, you might’ve noticed something: the best corporate headshots in New Jersey don’t look like they were shot in a studio anymore. They’re not standing in front of gray muslin or those mottled, dated backdrops you still see everywhere. They’re shot in real environments- offices, lobbies, conference rooms- places […]

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