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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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From camera-shy to confident — real emotion, genuine connection, and moments that matter. Stories, tips, and inspiration from NJ & NYC weddings
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AI headshot tools have gotten genuinely impressive. Let’s be honest about that right upfront. You can upload a handful of selfies, choose a style, and get back something that looks polished and professional in about ten minutes. So why are executives, attorneys, recruiters, and career changers still picking up the phone and booking a real […]
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Most people spend more time stressing about what to wear before a headshot session than anything else. In over 30 years of photographing professionals throughout Northern New Jersey and New York City, wardrobe anxiety is one of the first things I hear when someone books a session with me. Here’s what I tell them: the […]
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Most people don’t actually hate being photographed. What they hate is looking uncomfortable in the final image. I hear it constantly during corporate sessions across New Jersey and NYC: “I always look stiff in photos.”“I never know what to do with my face.”“My smile looks fake.” Most confident-looking headshots have very little to do with […]
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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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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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Before anyone calls you, they have already made a decision about you. They found your website. They looked at your team page. They saw your headshot. And in the first few seconds, they formed an impression that will be difficult to shake. For real estate professionals, commercial brokers, and investment firm executives, that moment carries […]
