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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

Overpeck County Park Engagement Session: A Romantic Fall Love Story in Bergen County, NJ

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 […]

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Bride and groom celebrating during authentic wedding recessional while guests cheer indoors in New Jersey wedding venue.

Real Reactions, Real Moments: Why I Never Stage the Recessional

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

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Bride and groom portrait under ionic columns at Macaluso's wedding Hawthorne NJ

Elegant Macaluso’s Wedding in Hawthorne, NJ | Gloria & Al’s Photo & Video Story

There’s a particular kind of light that settles over Macaluso’s in the late afternoon, warm, low, and unhurried, and Gloria and Al’s day caught it perfectly. From the first quiet moments before the ceremony, through the walk down the aisle under the tented entrance, to the last spin on the marble dance floor, this was […]

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Military chaplain blessing captured in black and white during a New Jersey chapel wedding ceremony

Documenting Honor: Inside a Military Chapel Wedding Ceremony in New Jersey

What Makes Military Wedding Photography Unique? Military wedding photography combines formal ceremony traditions, emotional storytelling, chapel atmosphere, and documentary-style timing to capture meaningful moments with authenticity and respect. The groom was already in position when I arrived. Full dress uniform, hands clasped at his waist, facing the altar. The chapel was mostly empty still. He […]

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Black and white documentary wedding photo of a bride embracing her mother in a wheelchair during the getting ready moment

Mother of the Bride Photos: The 7 Moments You’ll Treasure Forever

On your wedding day, your mother is the quiet anchor. She held your hand through every milestone, and on this day, she’ll watch as you step into a new chapter of your life. But the photos that truly matter—those you’ll return to year after year—are the ones of you and your mother. These photos don’t […]

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bride getting ready candid moment crystal plaza wedding morning nj bridal suite

The Part of a Crystal Plaza Wedding Most Couples Don’t See (But Always Remember)

There is a version of your wedding day that almost no one talks about. It happens before the processional music starts, before any guests have found their seats, and before the morning belongs to anyone but you. It happens in a room with soft light and low voices, and it is almost always the part […]

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5 Rainy Day Proposal Ideas in NJ (Backup Plans That Work)

The forecast says rain. The ring is in your pocket. And the anxiety is starting to take over. Here’s what I’ve learned after photographing more than 500 proposals across New Jersey and the NYC metro area: rain doesn’t ruin proposals. Lack of a plan does. The couples who look back on their engagement story with […]

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Luiz proposing to Dryellen at Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown NJ — the formal parterre garden and pavilion in the background

A Private Surprise Proposal at Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown, NJ

Most people don’t realize how exposed Deep Cut Gardens actually is until they’re standing in the middle of it. That’s the first thing I tell anyone who calls me about a surprise proposal here. It’s a public park. Beautiful — genuinely one of the most architectural outdoor spaces in New Jersey — but not private. […]

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Joyful bride and groom walking hand in hand after ceremony at Sheraton Parsippany Hotel New Jersey wedding

Sheraton Parsippany Hotel Wedding: Jocelyn & Kevin’s Elegant New Jersey Celebration

Some weddings feel effortless from the moment they begin. Jocelyn and Kevin’s celebration at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel was exactly that kind of day. From the warm energy in the ceremony room to the quiet portraits in the lobby afterward, everything moved at its own rhythm and stayed calm from start to finish. I have […]

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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

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— 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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