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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

Luz and Stephan sharing a candid laughing moment with pigeons and the NYC skyline behind them

Wedding Photography Timeline: The Northern NJ & NYC Photographer’s Guide to Planning Your Day

Your wedding photography timeline in Northern NJ determines whether you’ll actually enjoy your day- or spend it rushing from one moment to the next. After photographing 800+ weddings across Bergen County, Hudson County, and NYC, I’ve learned this: the right timeline creates breathing room for the moments that matter. This guide shows you exactly how […]

Weddings New Jersey, Weddings New York City

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Cloisters Engagement Session in Fort Tryon Park NYC | Alex Kaplan Photography

Location: The Met Cloisters & Fort Tryon Park, Upper Manhattan, NYC Mary and Austin didn’t want another Brooklyn Bridge session where they’d be posing around tourists. They wanted something different – authentic medieval architecture, quieter surroundings, and photos that captured how they actually are together. The Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park delivered: stone archways from […]

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Chart House Weehawken rooftop proposal with Manhattan skyline by Alex Kaplan Photography

Chart House Weehawken Proposal: Rooftop Engagement Photography with NYC Skyline Views

Chart House Weehawken remains one of my favorite locations for proposal photography in the New York metro area. This waterfront venue delivers exactly what couples planning a proposal want: unobstructed Manhattan skyline views, a private rooftop setting, and that classic NYC backdrop that makes engagement photos instantly recognizable. As a Weehawken engagement photographer who’s captured […]

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A Mt. Fuji Proposal at The Views at Mount Fuji (Hillburn, NY)

I knew this one would be good the moment I saw the gazebo. The Views at Mount Fuji in Hillburn, NY has that rare mix of tranquil gardens, Japanese architecture, and a skyline of trees that makes everything feel cinematic. On an overcast winter afternoon—thin cloud cover that softened skin tones and made her pink […]

Weddings New York City

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Engaged couple kissing surrounded by bubbles with the Empire State Building and NYC skyline at dusk

A Picture-Perfect Surprise Proposal Overlooking Manhattan

There’s something about a New York City rooftop that feels like the world pauses for a second. The skyline, the air, the space above everything — it’s the kind of environment where big moments just make sense. For this surprise proposal, the groom-to-be planned everything with intention: red and white roses, a quiet rooftop with […]

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A Gondola Proposal at Central Park’s Loeb Boathouse

A gondola proposal at the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park has a feeling to it that’s hard to describe until you’re actually there. The lake is calm, the trees frame the water, and even though you’re in the middle of Manhattan, it feels like everything slows down for a moment. When this couple reached out […]

Weddings New York City

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The 10 Questions That Will Help You Find Your Perfect Photographer

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, […]

Weddings New Jersey, Weddings New York City

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Cortlandt Colonial Fall Wedding | Hudson Valley & Peekskill NY Wedding Photography

A Hudson Valley Love Story You know those weddings where you can feel the love in every moment?This Cortlandt Colonial fall wedding in Peekskill, NY was exactly that.From the laughter-filled suites at the Holiday Inn Express Peekskill to the last dance beneath the gazebo lights, the entire day overflowed with joy, emotion, and style — […]

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Couple sharing a romantic moment under stone arches at The Met Cloisters in NYC during their engagement session by Alex Kaplan Photography

A Romantic Engagement Session at The Met Cloisters | NYC Wedding Photographer

Table of Contents When it comes to met cloisters engagement photos, few NYC locations can rival the romantic, old-world charm of this medieval museum. Nestled in Fort Tryon Park at the northern tip of Manhattan, The Met Cloisters offers couples a breathtaking escape—medieval stone archways, lush gardens, and stunning stained glass that makes every frame […]

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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
Alex Kaplan Weddings

Alex captured a version of me that actually felt confident and real.”

I look in photos

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— Tina R.
Alex Kaplan Weddings

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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