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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.

From camera-shy to confident — real emotion, genuine connection, and moments that matter. Stories, tips, and inspiration from NJ & NYC weddings

Bride and groom portrait at Park Chateau chapel golden hour East Brunswick NJ

Sammi & Mike’s Park Chateau Wedding | East Brunswick NJ Wedding Photographer

When Sammi and Mike chose Park Chateau Estate & Gardens for their November wedding, they knew they wanted something magical. As a Park Chateau wedding photographer, I’ve shot at dozens of venues across New Jersey, but there’s something about this East Brunswick estate that just hits different. The Gothic chapel, the manicured gardens, that château-style […]

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Bride and groom at elegant Northern NJ wedding venue captured by documentary wedding photographer

Emmanuel & Cynthia’s Westmount Country Club Wedding | New Jersey Wedding Photographer

Winter Catholic weddings present a specific challenge most couples don’t think about: Christmas decorations are either going to compete with your florals or complement them. At Emmanuel and Cynthia’s Westmount Country Club wedding, the red and white poinsettias at St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in Kenilworth became part of the story instead of fighting it. […]

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Anna + Jeremy’s Kirkpatrick Chapel Wedding | New Brunswick, NJ

Anna and Jeremy’s Kirkpatrick Chapel wedding taught me something I already knew but don’t always get to practice – sometimes the best photography happens when you have nowhere to hide. Forty guests, one location, intense architectural color, and no backup plan for weather. This is what I mean when I tell couples that constraints force […]

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Jenny & Danyal’s Verona Park Engagement Photos: A Winter Love Story in Verona, NJ

Verona Park engagement photos never get old for me, especially when you have a couple as genuinely happy as Jenny and Danyal. These two chose one of my favorite spots in northern New Jersey for their engagement session, and honestly, I couldn’t have been more excited. There’s something about Verona Park in winter—the bare trees, that […]

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Natural walking pose during Deep Cut Gardens engagement photography session

Jason & Guan-Ju’s Deep Cut Gardens Engagement Photos: When a Couple Actually Listens

Deep Cut Gardens engagement photos work best when couples trust the process, and Jason and Guan-Ju? They got it immediately. Within the first five minutes at this Middletown, NJ location, I knew we were creating something different. Not because they’re models (they’re not), but because they understood what most couples miss: the best engagement photos […]

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Couple smiling naturally during engagement photography session at a park in the New Jersey area

That’s Amore! Italian-Themed Backyard Engagement Party in Somerset, NJ

You know those engagement parties that just feel right the moment you arrive? That’s exactly what happened when I photographed this stunning “That’s Amore” celebration in Somerset, New Jersey. The couple transformed their backyard into this romantic Italian dreamscape, and honestly, every corner was more Instagram-worthy than the last. As a Somerset NJ backyard engagement […]

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Couple sitting on stone wall surrounded by fall leaves during Mercer County engagement photography session

Jaimie & Edward’s Winter Engagement Session at Sayen Gardens

Sayen Gardens engagement photos have a special kind of magic, especially when you catch that sweet spot in December before everything goes completely dormant. Jaimie and Edward chose Sayen House and Gardens in Hamilton Township for their engagement session, and honestly, the timing couldn’t have been better. Mid-December gave us that perfect late-fall vibe—leaves still […]

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Kaitlyn + Anthony’s Winter Wedding at The Conservatory at Sussex County Fairgrounds | NJ Wedding Photographer

The Conservatory at Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ, is one of those rare venues that actually gets better in winter. While most couples worry about cold-weather weddings, Kaitlyn and Anthony leaned into it – and their winter celebration proved why this rustic barn venue works so well when there’s snow on the ground and […]

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Just married couple celebrating recessional at Northern New Jersey wedding ceremony

The Complete Northern New Jersey Wedding Timeline Guide

A Northern New Jersey wedding timeline typically spans 8-10 hours from getting ready through last dance. Planning your northern new jersey wedding timeline can feel overwhelming, but with over 30 years photographing 800+ weddings across Bergen County, Skylands Manor, and the Hudson Valley, I’ve refined the exact timeline structure that prevents delays while capturing every […]

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Alex made everything feel effortless — and the photos are incredible.”

Free parts of our entire wedding. 

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— Kevin & Sarah
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Alex captured a version of me that actually felt confident and real.”

I look in photos

“I’ve always hated how" 

— Tina R.
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it’s all there. Looking through our gallery feels like reliving the day.”

moment. Every laugh, every tear

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— Alyssa & Brandon
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