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.

If you’ve already booked Pleasantdale Château and you’re now searching for Pleasantdale Chateau wedding photos that feel cinematic, warm, and completely real, you’re in the right place. Couples who choose this West Orange landmark already have extraordinary taste. The estate’s grand ballrooms, manicured grounds, and that sweeping staircase give every wedding a timeless backdrop. My […]

Wedding Reception Energy at The Rockleigh The Rockleigh turns a wedding reception into a room full of release. The ceremony’s done. The pressure drops. Music rises, voices layer, laughter breaks loose. People stop performing and start celebrating. It gets louder, warmer, funnier. The kind of joy you don’t plan, you just fall into. In this […]

You’ve probably seen it before. Maybe you’ve even experienced it. That stiff, uncomfortable feeling when a photographer says, “Okay, now just act natural,” which is possibly the least natural thing anyone has ever been asked to do. After 30+ years photographing weddings across New Jersey and the NYC metro area (800+ weddings and 600+ five-star […]

When a couple chooses to celebrate with just four guests, every moment carries more weight. Recently, I photographed an intimate wedding at The Highlands Mansion and Gardens in Fort Washington, PA. The focus stayed exactly where it belongs. Starting at Truehart Wedding Chapel The ceremony took place at Truehart Wedding Chapel in Glenside, PA. The […]

When Julia and Robert chose a winter wedding, they knew exactly what they were doing. Their St. Catharine Church wedding ceremony in Glen Rock, followed by a reception at The Westin Governor Morris in Morristown, gave everyone a beautiful celebration on a crisp December evening. I’ve been photographing Northern New Jersey weddings for over 30 […]

If you’re planning a wedding with children involved, whether they’re part of your ceremony, sitting through dinner, or just running around being kids, you need a venue that actually works for families. Not every wedding venue does. I’ve photographed weddings all over New Jersey and the New York City area for 30+ years, and a […]

Last updated: January 2026 Planning a proposal in one of New Jersey’s beautiful parks? You’re not alone. After photographing 500+ proposals across the tri-state area, I’ve learned that one question keeps coming up: “Do we need a permit?” The short answer: it depends on the park and what you’re planning. Important note: Policies change, and I’m […]

During the ceremony at Hamilton Farm Golf Club in Gladstone, a young boy held a wooden sign that read “Daddy, Here Comes Our Girl.” That image- the three of them together right after the couple was pronounced married- is exactly why couples hire me to document their weddings instead of directing them. Hamilton Farm Golf […]

If you’re planning a proposal in New Jersey and trying to figure out what photography costs, that’s fair. Proposal coverage is usually short, but it’s high pressure. You get one shot. No redo. No second reaction. In New Jersey, most proposal photographers charge between $500 and $1,200, depending on experience, location, and coverage time. I’ve […]
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