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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

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

G Gloria DePierro ★★★★★ We cannot say enough wonderful things about Alex Kaplan and his team. They captured every special moment of our wedding day beautifully, and the photos and videos exceeded all of our expectations. Price assessmentReasonable price ★★★★★ “They didn’t just document our wedding, they told our love story in a way we […]

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Bride and groom laughing together during Rockleigh wedding reception in New Jersey

5 Wedding Photography Packages Explained So You Know Exactly What You’re Paying For

Most couples are not really asking, “How much does wedding photography cost?” What they are actually asking is, “What am I going to miss if I choose the wrong coverage?” That is the real question. And after more than 30 years photographing weddings across Northern New Jersey and the NYC metro area, the answer almost […]

Weddings New Jersey, Weddings New York City

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Couple portraits on a New York City street during golden hour wedding photography session

9 Things You’re Really Paying for in Wedding Photography (Before, During & After)

Most couples do not realize how much happens beyond the wedding day itself. When you look at a wedding photography cost quote, the number is easy to see. What is harder to see is everything it represents: the preparation that starts weeks before your date, the judgment calls made in real time across twelve hours […]

Weddings New Jersey

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Rockleigh Country Club Wedding Photography | Joyce + Raymond

Joyce started her day in a red qipao. Raymond was in Marine dress blues. By the time they stood together at Rockleigh’s outdoor pavilion that evening, everything between those two moments had been about family, tradition, and the kind of quiet pride that doesn’t need announcing. I photographed their Rockleigh Country Club wedding the way […]

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Alex made everything feel effortless, and the photos are incredible.”

Free parts of our entire wedding. 

“One of the most stress"

Kevin & Sarah
Alex Kaplan Weddings

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

I look in photos

“I’ve always hated how" 

Tina R.
Alex Kaplan Weddings

it’s all there. Looking through our gallery feels like reliving the day.”

moment. Every laugh, every tear

“Alex didn’t miss a single 

Alyssa & Brandon
Alex Kaplan Weddings

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I specialize in timeless wedding photography and cinematic wedding films that capture the emotion, energy, and meaning of your day.

Available for weddings across Northern NJ, NYC, the Hudson Valley, and the tri-state area.

730 River Road, New Milford, NJ 07646

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