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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 Professional Headshot Examples That Actually Work (NJ and NYC Clients)

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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 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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Corporate headshots for real estate investment firm professionals in New Jersey

7 Ways Corporate Headshots Build Trust for Real Estate Professionals in NJ

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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 […]

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7 Corporate Headshot Secrets New Jersey Professionals Use to Stand Out on LinkedIn

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Most professionals don’t think much about their LinkedIn photo until something forces the issue: a new job, a promotion, a speaking engagement, a company website refresh, or a client-facing role where the old photo suddenly feels like a liability. Then they scroll through their profile and realize the image hasn’t been updated in years, or […]

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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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5 LinkedIn Headshot Tips for Men Over 50 in New Jersey

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Your LinkedIn headshot is often the first thing a potential client, employer, or referral partner sees, and first impressions on LinkedIn happen fast. For men over 50 in the NJ metro area, a current, confident photo does something a resume or bio can’t: it signals that you take your professional presence seriously. After nearly 30 years of […]

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