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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

Lindsay & John’s Lucien’s Manor Wedding | Berlin, NJ Wedding Photographer

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As a Lucien’s Manor wedding photographer, I’ve shot dozens of weddings at this Berlin, NJ venue, but Lindsay and John’s June celebration stood out. They wanted genuine moments captured without stiff posing, plus a photo dash challenge that had us running through all 11 tables in one song. This is what happens when couples trust […]

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Natalie + Princep’s Hackensack Court House Wedding | Bergen County Courthouse Wedding Photography

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Planning a Hackensack courthouse wedding starts with one important step: getting your marriage license from the Bergen County Clerk’s Office at One Bergen County Plaza. As a Hackensack courthouse wedding photographer with over 30 years of experience in Bergen County, I recently photographed Natalie and Princep’s ceremony at the Bergen County Courthouse — and this […]

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Evelyn + David’s Bergen County Courthouse Wedding | Hackensack, NJ

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Evelyn and David’s Bergen County courthouse wedding at the Clerk’s Office in Hackensack shows exactly why couples love intimate ceremonies. As a Bergen County courthouse wedding photographer, I’ve photographed dozens of these celebrations- and this one had emotion from the very first moment. Their three-year-old daughter Ava was the star. Watching this family of three […]

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Bride and groom portrait under white floral chuppah at blue hour with NYC skyline at Riverview Ballroom Cliffside Park Orthodox Jewish wedding

Nathan & Goldie’s Riverview Ballroom Wedding | Cliffside Park, NJ Wedding Photographer

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When Nathan and Goldie chose Riverview Ballroom wedding photographer Alex Kaplan to document their Orthodox Jewish celebration on August 14th, 2025, they knew they wanted someone who understood both the cultural traditions and how to capture those dramatic NYC skyline views that make this Cliffside Park venue unforgettable. Why Riverview Ballroom Works for Orthodox Jewish Weddings Some […]

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Port Imperial Wedding Photos: NYC Skyline Test Shoot in West New York, NJ

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You ever get that itch to just shoot for yourself? No timeline, no shot list, just pure creativity? That’s what happened when I brought two couples—Joanna and Alex, plus Luz and Stephan—to the Grandview at Port Imperial in West New York, NJ. As a West New York wedding photographer, I’ve shot here before, but this […]

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Vanessa & Michael’s Addison Park Wedding | Keyport, NJ Wedding Photographer

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When Vanessa and Michael chose Addison Park in Keyport, New Jersey for their wedding venue, they picked one of the most elegant settings in the area. This stunning Addison Park wedding was filled with real emotion, genuine connection, and all the moments that matter most on a wedding day. From the bride’s gorgeous Pronovias gown […]

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Ivonne & Connor’s Stunning St. Henry’s Church Wedding & Liberty House Reception | Jersey City Wedding Photography

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When Ivonne and Connor reached out about photographing their June wedding, I knew we were in for something special. A traditional Catholic ceremony at St. Henry’s Church in Bayonne followed by an elegant reception at Liberty House in Jersey City with those incredible NYC skyline views? Sign me up. This St. Henry’s Church and Liberty […]

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Karam + Mohammed’s Fall Wedding at North Hudson Park & Weehawken Waterfront | NJ Wedding Photographer

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The veil caught the wind just as a flock of birds crossed the sunset. Karam’s laughter echoed across the Weehawken waterfront while Manhattan glowed behind them. This is what November weddings in New Jersey should feel like – that perfect moment when nature, light, and emotion align. When Karam first reached out, she knew exactly […]

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Sidalia & Ken’s Fall Wedding at Mohawk House in Sparta, NJ

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Fall weddings at Mohawk House always feel magical, and Sidalia and Ken’s October celebration was no exception. Surrounded by peak fall foliage, warm rustic architecture, and 86 of their closest family and friends, their wedding day had the perfect blend of emotion, color, and intimate moments. As a Mohawk House wedding photographer with over 30 […]

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