Looking for a James Ward Mansion wedding photographer in Westfield, NJ? I’m Alex Kaplan, and I’ve been photographing weddings at the James Ward Mansion and throughout Northern New Jersey for over 30 years. This historic Westfield venue is one of my favorites to shoot – that spiral staircase, the ballroom architecture, the natural light. If […]

Ramsey Country Club wedding photography is always something special, and Dana and William’s fall celebration was no exception. These two embodied classic elegance — they wanted timeless portraits and a celebration focused on family and friends. As a Northern New Jersey wedding photographer with over 30 years of experience, I’ve photographed weddings all across the […]

When this groom reached out about planning his surprise proposal, he knew exactly what he wanted: a romantic garden setting with classical architecture, lush flowers, and complete privacy for the big moment. After discussing several venues throughout Bergen County and Essex County, Van Vleck House & Gardens in Montclair emerged as the perfect choice. As […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]