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.

Some moments don’t need perfect weather — just the right person and a little rain. When I think about the most memorable moments I’ve captured as a Hoboken proposal photographer, this drizzle-soaked Pier 13 proposal instantly comes to mind. There’s something incredibly romantic about a surprise proposal in the rain, and this couple’s story proves […]

Some proposals feel like they’re straight out of a movie. The giant illuminated MARRY ME letters. The bed of red roses. The golden-hour light slipping through fall leaves. And most importantly—the genuine surprise you can’t stage, no matter how perfectly everything else is planned. This fall garden proposal had all of that. As a Northern […]

I knew this one would be good the moment I saw the gazebo. The Views at Mount Fuji in Hillburn, NY has that rare mix of tranquil gardens, Japanese architecture, and a skyline of trees that makes everything feel cinematic. On an overcast winter afternoon—thin cloud cover that softened skin tones and made her pink […]

There’s something about a New York City rooftop that feels like the world pauses for a second. The skyline, the air, the space above everything — it’s the kind of environment where big moments just make sense. For this surprise proposal, the groom-to-be planned everything with intention: red and white roses, a quiet rooftop with […]

When I walked into Delpino Restaurant for this baby shower, the first thing I noticed was the color. Pink, orange, purple, blue — everywhere — in the best way possible. Balloons, flower power signs, daisy decorations scattered across tables. Even the cupcakes were part of the theme. This wasn’t just a baby shower. This was […]

As a Weehawken Pier proposal photographer, I’ve seen this waterfront location deliver magic time and time again. The city doesn’t just sit in the background here — it becomes part of the moment. The Hudson is calm, the boardwalk lights flicker on, and Manhattan feels close enough to touch. When blue hour hits, everything glows. […]

A gondola proposal at the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park has a feeling to it that’s hard to describe until you’re actually there. The lake is calm, the trees frame the water, and even though you’re in the middle of Manhattan, it feels like everything slows down for a moment. When this couple reached out […]

I’ve shot a lot of proposals over the past 30 years. Some are elaborate, some are simple. This one was different because it felt real. The setup was in their backyard. No big venue, no strangers watching. Just a space they’d set up themselves with family waiting inside. What They Built A stone fireplace with […]

Erika thought we were just taking some casual photos. She picked out her blue floral dress, did her hair, showed up to Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton ready for what she thought was a cute couples session with her boyfriend Mario. She had absolutely no idea what was about to happen. We started on the […]
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