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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 Ways to Look Confident in Professional Headshots (Even If You Feel Awkward)

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How can I look confident in professional headshots? To look confident in professional headshots, focus on relaxed posture, natural expressions, and subtle body positioning. Slight angles, genuine smiles, and proper guidance from a photographer can help you appear more approachable, credible, and professional, especially for LinkedIn and career-focused profiles. Here is something I have noticed […]

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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 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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4 Powerful Changes a Professional Headshot Upgrade Makes (Before & After)

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Most people see your LinkedIn photo as a tiny circle first, and they decide what you “feel like” before they ever read your headline. Here’s a real client example: her previous LinkedIn headshot versus the updated headshot we created together. Same person. Completely different first impression. If you’re in Northern New Jersey or NYC, your […]

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What to Wear for Professional Headshots in NJ & NYC

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Short answer: Solid colors, well-fitted clothing, one notch dressier than your daily work uniform. Navy, charcoal, deep green, burgundy. Skip pure white, pure black, busy patterns, and anything new you haven’t worn before. Bring two or three options. That’s the whole post in 40 words. The rest is the why, the industry-specific calls, and the […]

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