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.

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 […]

I’ve photographed dozens of weddings at Hamilton Farm Golf Club, but this one hit different. Maybe it was the way the groom’s hands trembled as he signed the Ketubah. Or how the bride’s father couldn’t stop smiling during their dance—even as tears rolled down his face. Maybe it was the Hora, when 150 guests formed […]

A Cozy Celebration Filled with Autumn Mums, Sunflowers, and Love Backyard weddings in Northern New Jersey always feel a little magical. Maybe it’s because they strip away formality and let love take center stage. Or perhaps it’s how they turn a familiar space into something new—intimate, personal, and full of meaning. That’s exactly what happened […]

When you start searching for your wedding photographer, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Every website looks beautiful. Every gallery feels perfect. But how do you know who’s right for you? Before you book, these are the 10 essential questions to ask your wedding photographer NJ — the ones that reveal who truly understands your story, […]

Last Sunday, I photographed Sveta and Dan’s fall wedding at The View in Jersey City. Modern architecture framed by autumn color, Manhattan in the distance, and Lincoln Park right outside—it’s the best of urban and nature in one place. Why The View at Lincoln Park Works for Weddings The View sits on Lincoln Park: willow […]
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