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★★★★★ “Alex was fantastic from start to finish. When our original date got rained out, he was flexible and easy to work with in finding a new one. He coordinated everything with the venue smoothly, and his knowledge of Van Vleck made a real difference — the photos show it. He knew exactly where to […]

The wedding photos couples come back to, years later, are almost never the ones they planned. They are the unguarded ones. A father’s face in the second before he lets go. The wedding photos that tell a story in New Jersey living rooms long after the day are the quiet, in-between moments: the glance across […]

After more than thirty years photographing weddings, I can tell you something most couples never expect to hear: the unplanned wedding photos are usually the ones they end up loving most. Not because the family portraits do not matter. They do, and I protect time for them at every wedding. But the photo that ends […]

After more than 30 years photographing weddings across New Jersey and New York, I can tell you this is one of the first questions almost every couple asks. You just had one of the best days of your life, and you want to see it. That is completely understandable. Here is what to actually expect. […]

Waterloo Village does something to a room the moment a ceremony begins inside it. The stone fireplace at the far end catches the light from the candles along the aisle, the wooden chandelier above the altar starts to glow, and the 300 years of history in those walls quietly become part of the day. Kiara […]

There is something about fall in Bergen County that makes everything feel a little more tender. The air turns crisp, the trees go golden, and the light at that late afternoon hour wraps around people in a way that no studio strobe ever could. When this couple arrived at Overpeck County Park for their engagement […]

Discover why authentic wedding recessional moments create the most emotional and unforgettable wedding photos in New Jersey.

G Gloria DePierro ★★★★★ We cannot say enough wonderful things about Alex Kaplan and his team. They captured every special moment of our wedding day beautifully, and the photos and videos exceeded all of our expectations. Price assessmentReasonable price ★★★★★ “They didn’t just document our wedding, they told our love story in a way we […]

As a West Point military wedding photographer, I have learned that the most important moments are never the ones you stage. The saber arch exit is a good example. Officers in formation, sabers raised, a couple stepping through into the world as husband and wife for the very first time. And then, before the formality […]