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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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What Makes a Premium Headshot Photographer Feel Different From Generic Studios?

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Most people don’t realize they’ve outgrown their headshot until they’re sitting in front of a camera that treats them like the next name on a list. You walk in, you sit down, you smile on cue, you leave with a file. It’s transactional. Efficient. Forgettable. And for a lot of professionals, including executives, attorneys, founders, […]

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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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Corporate Headshots for Women in New Jersey

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There’s a version of a corporate headshot that looks fine. Professional enough. Nothing technically wrong with it. And then there’s the version that actually works- the one that makes a hiring manager pause, makes a client feel like they already know you, or makes you finally stop avoiding your own LinkedIn profile. After 30 years […]

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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owners every week who tell me the same things: they feel awkward on camera, their last headshot looked stiff or outdated, or it didn’t reflect the level […]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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