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.

After thirty years behind the camera, photographing everything from corporate events to intimate weddings, you’d think I’d seen it all. But here’s the thing about proposal photography – no two are ever the same. And this surprise proposal at Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown? It reminded me exactly why I fell in love with this […]

Table of Contents When it comes to met cloisters engagement photos, few NYC locations can rival the romantic, old-world charm of this medieval museum. Nestled in Fort Tryon Park at the northern tip of Manhattan, The Met Cloisters offers couples a breathtaking escape—medieval stone archways, lush gardens, and stunning stained glass that makes every frame […]

Most couples book their engagement session, then immediately start worrying about the wrong things. I’ve photographed couples across Northern New Jersey and New York City for more than 30 years, and the questions I get in the final week are always the same. What do we wear. Where do we go. What if we look […]

When Navi and Christian chose The Armory NJ Restaurant in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, they knew they had found the perfect waterfront venue to celebrate their engagement surrounded by family and friends. As their engagement party photographer, I had the joy of capturing every emotional, elegant, and joy-filled moment of this unforgettable October evening. Why […]

A beautiful fall wedding at Mohawk House in Sparta NJ—see real moments, venue insights, and why this Northern NJ wedding venue is a top choice.

Weddings are full of energy, laughter, and movement — and that’s exactly how it should be. But when it comes to family portraits, we know they can sometimes feel overwhelming. Dozens of relatives, limited time, and the excitement of the day can make gathering everyone at once a challenge. That’s why we approach family portraits […]

Some wedding days just feel right from the moment you walk in. Alyssa and Michael’s celebration was one of those days, filled with love, tradition, and the kind of effortless joy that makes for unforgettable photos. The day began at The Mansion at Mountain Lakes, where Alyssa got ready with her bridesmaids in the upstairs […]

You’ve probably been planning this day for a while—maybe even years. You picked the dress, booked the venue, figured out the music, the food, everything. But when the day actually comes, what you really want is to be in it. To feel present. To actually enjoy it without being pulled in a hundred directions. That’s […]

If you’re planning a Coptic Orthodox wedding in New Jersey, you already know this isn’t just a celebration, it’s a sacred and symbolic moment that deserves to be documented with respect, beauty, and meaning. As a professional photographer based in New Milford, NJ, and serving the greater NYC area, I’ve had the honor of photographing […]
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