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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 Casual Profile Photo to Executive Presence: William’s Professional LinkedIn Headshot Transformation

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Professional LinkedIn headshots are one of those things most people know they need and keep putting off. Meanwhile, the gap keeps growing between who you are professionally and what your profile photo actually communicates. Most professionals spend years building credibility. They put in the long hours, develop their expertise, earn the trust of clients and […]

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Why Your LinkedIn Headshot Matters More Than You Think in Northern NJ (2026 Guide)

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Most professionals spend real time on their LinkedIn profile. They refine their summary, update their work history, collect recommendations. Then they leave a profile photo in place that no longer looks like them, or never represented them well to begin with. That is a bigger problem than most people realize. Your LinkedIn headshot is the […]

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Executive Headshots for Men in New Jersey: Two Expressions That Change Everything

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If you’re a male executive in New Jersey scheduling a headshot session, there’s a decision you’ll need to make before the camera ever clicks- and most men don’t realize how much it matters. Should you smile? Go serious? Something in between? After photographing executives across Northern New Jersey and New York City for nearly 30 […]

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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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