Looking for a talented photographer and videographer to capture your corporate headshots, actor headshots, or special events in the Northern New Jersey and New York City areas? Look no further than Alex Kaplan Photo Video Photo Booth!
With over 25 years of professional experience, Alex Kaplan is dedicated to capturing the essence of your business with high-quality headshots that make you look your best.
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giovana
You made us feel so comfortable, and it shows in every photo. We’ll treasure these memories forever. thanks!
Ralph Simone
I had a great experience working with Alex Kaplan! He was incredibly efficient and professional throughout the whole process. The headshots came out beautifully and I was especially impressed with how quickly everything was turned around, from scheduling to receiving the final edits. Highly recommend if you are looking for high quality work done in a timely manner!! More...
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Alexa
Used Alex for professional headshots, and came out great! Will definitely use again in the future.
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Kyle Massood
Alex was great! Good communication and pictures came out great. Did professional headshots, and will use again!
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Damien Lolos
Alex does a terrific job and came to us which made it very convenient and took a short amount of time. Would absolute recommend him for any headshots or photography needs.
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Alexandra Garces
Alex Kaplan and his team are extremely professional and talented. We used them for our multi-cultural Wedding in Somerset NJ and they nailed our vision 100%. They captured beautiful moments at both the traditional Hindu ceremony and our American ceremony. The photo booth we rented from them was great, the photos came back fast and are high quality, the video is beautiful. Thank you team! More...
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E Reyes
First off, Thank you so much!!. Alex was amazing from the start of the ceremony to the end of the reception. I contacted Alex and spoke with him directly which was great to begin with. He was very professional, flexible and made it so easy to work with him. He knew exactly what would make our photos look good and gave us direction so that we could have the best photos. He was also very quick with responses via email especially when it got closer to the wedding date which lessened the stress for us. We also have a three year old daughter that did not want to take pictures that day (lol) but Alex still found a way to give us photos capturing her and us together. Alex captured some great family moments and just overall really exceeded our expectations. After it all, My husband and I both agreed, we were so happy choosing him. The photos were emailed to us about a week after the wedding which was great because we were just getting back to things after the honeymoon. So it was perfect timing for us. Thank you so much Alex for being our photographer! We look forward to recommending you to our friends. More...
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Vivek Jagadish
Alex was a pleasure to work with for our corporate photo shoot. Would highly recommend working with him!
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Giovana Giampietro
Working with Alex Kaplan photo and video was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. From start to finish, they made us feel so comfortable and cared for. They captured every detail so beautifully from the emotional moments to the joyful in-between ones we didn’t even realize were happening. Their energy was calm, professional, and positive, which made such a difference on a day that can feel overwhelming. The photos are absolutely stunning timeless, romantic, and full of life. We’ve received endless compliments, and looking through them brings us right back to those special moments. If you’re looking for someone who will not only deliver breathtaking photos but also genuinely care about your experience, look no further. We’re forever grateful! More...
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Samuel Kim
Alex took a great corporate headshot and was a pleasure to work with. The turnaround time was very quick too.
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Christina Sullivan
We recently hired Alex Kaplan to take professional headshots for our financial advisor group, and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, efficient, and enjoyable. Alex helped everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera—something that doesn’t come naturally to most of us! He captured each person's personality while maintaining a cohesive, polished look across the whole group. The lighting, background choices, and attention to detail really elevated the final product.Turnaround time was quick, communication was clear, and the entire session was well-organized. We now have a set of high-quality, professional headshots that we’re proud to use on our website, marketing materials, and LinkedIn profiles.We highly recommend Alex Kaplan Photography to any business or individual looking for top-tier photography! More...
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Ma Concepcion Powell
Excellent Customer service👍 excellent experience! Excellent experience for this project very professional. Thank you so much great job!
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Yesenia Tobar NJ REAL ESTATE AGENT
I had a fantastic experience getting headshots done with Alex. From start to finish, he was professional, efficient and incredibly kind. He even welcomed my daughter to join me at the session. I received all the raw images in my inbox before I even made it home after the appointment. I 100% recommend Alex to everybody. I will definitely be back! More...
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Marie DePierro
Alex and his partner did an excellent job at our 50th Wedding Anniversary! My pictures and video were perfect!
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Michael Harr
Highly recommend Alex for professional headshots. He was incredibly flexible with scheduling and the shoot in his studio was fast and efficient. The retouched headshot was incredible! He also offers a ton of modifications in post production if needed. More...
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Michael Harr
Highly recommend Alex for professional headshots. He was incredibly flexible with scheduling and the shoot in his studio was fast and efficient. The retouched headshot was incredible! He also offers a ton of modifications in post production if needed. More...
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Tatsiana Newman
We hired Alex for a corporate event to take professional headshots. The experience exceeded all our expectations. We setup time and date/ price with Alex very quickly. His assistant confirmed time a few days prior the event. Alex was promptly on time at our location -midtown.Alex setup the space within short time and started taking shots even earlier than we planned. We had a line of people waiting for headshots - around 24 headshots. The link with photos was sent sharply in a few days with amazing photos! The headshots turned out exceptionally well—crisp, flattering, and polished—perfect for LinkedIn profiles and company directories.I can personally highly recommend Alex as he does amazing job very professionally! More...
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Dayana Mendoza
Alex does a wonderful job, he is very professional, is quick and knows how to use lighting to make the eyes look bright! My husband and I are very happy with our shots and look forward to another session. Thank you Alex! More...
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Marina Fridlyand
I couldn’t be more thrilled with my experience working with Alex. He is respectful, attentive, and truly understood how to capture the most important moments of the wedding day. Alex has an incredible talent for delivering breathtaking images that tell the story of a wedding beautifully. Every shot is filled with emotion, artistry, and attention to detail.If you’re looking for a photographer who is not only skilled but also genuinely wonderful to work with, Alex is the one! More...
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Gianna Graziano
Alex did an amazing job photographing me for my ERAS headshot. Couldn’t ask for better results, very pleased. Recommended him to my classmates and would recommend him to everyone!
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Itzaret Rawls
I had a fantastic experience with Alex! He made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the shoot, and the headshots turned out amazing! I couldn’t recommend him more!
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gigi graziano
I had immense success with Alex Kaplan as my photographer for my ERAS headshot. Had an awesome experience in his studio, would recommend him to everyone.
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Joshua Thomas
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Alex Kaplan Photo Video Photo Booth is amazing. Alex is very talented and captured my headshots beautifully. He gives great direction and multiple choices to choose from. I highly recommend him.
Joshua Thomas
Alex provided a great experience for creating my new headshots. He has much expertise and provided great options to choose from. He does amazing work and will continue to recommend his services to others. More...
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Vivian Jang
Alex was wonderful. It's been years since I had my headshots taken because I avoided it like the plague. But he put me at east and made the experience pleasant. He was patient and helped me work through wardrobe decisions so that I had my best foot forward. He's so quick with his respones and I appreciated that. More...
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Abhinav Gupta
Went for a corporate headshot shoot. Alex was extremely efficient and my headshot turned out to be great. Would highly recommend Alex's services!
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Abhinav Gupta
Went for a corporate headshot shoot. Alex was extremely efficient and my headshot turned out to be great. Would highly recommend Alex's services!
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Hope Lajul
I was looking to have my professional shot taken that very day, so I called a couple of places, they just weren’t great at responding or doing it that very particular day I wanted! until I came across Alex! He did a great job and he was promptly on time! Yet friendly which makes it easy to pose and get your best face or smile out! I recommend More...
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Elise Backman
Alex was fantastic—he made me feel completely comfortable, really listened to my feedback, and captured a headshot that genuinely felt like me. He also turned everything around same day, which was a huge help. Highly recommend! More...
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Amanda Gidaly
Amazing amazing amazing! Highly recommend! Alex is so professional, helpful and makes the process seamless!
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Mark Ellis
Alex was fantastic. I hate photos of myself but he took many that I really liked. My professional headshot is getting rave reviews and it is really top-quality work. He is easy to work with and does outstanding work. More...
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Michael Hessdorf
Alex was fantastic! He took great photos and he was very professional and easy to work with
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harriet hessdorf
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Alex was fantastic! He took beautiful headshots for my husband and myself and we could not be more thrilled! He is a pleasure to work with!
Harriet Hessdorf
Alex was fantastic! He took beautiful headshots for my husband and myself and we could not be more thrilled! He is a pleasure to work with!
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Elana Babich
I had a fantastic experience with AlexKaplanPhoto! The photographer was incredibly professional and made me feel completely at ease throughout the session. Everything was quick, easy, and efficient, yet the quality of the pictures was outstanding. I couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend AlexKaplanPhoto to anyone looking for top-notch photography. More...
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Gigi Byrne
We had a wonderful experience with Alex Kaplan! He was very professional and knowledgeable. My daughter needed headshots and Alex did an amazing job. We will definitely use his services again. So happy we were able to benefit from his expertise in NJ! More...
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Elena I
I recently had a corporate headshot taken, and the experience was excellent. The photographer made me feel comfortable and guided me through the session, ensuring the photos looked professional and polished. The final images were delivered quickly and exceeded my expectations, with perfect lighting and clarity. I highly recommend investing in a corporate headshot to enhance your professional image, especially for online profiles. More...
Elena I
I recently had a corporate headshot taken by Alex, and the experience was excellent. Alex made me feel comfortable and guided me through the session, ensuring the photos looked professional and polished. The final images were delivered quickly and exceeded my expectations, with perfect lighting and clarity. I highly recommend investing in a corporate headshot to enhance your professional image, especially for online profiles. More...
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Lance Holtgeerts
Alex did an amazing job! Thank you Alex for supporting my fellow service members by volunteering through Portraits for Patriots.
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Lance Holtgeerts
I can't recommend Alex enough! From the moment we began, his professionalism and kindness were evident. Not only did he create an incredibly comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, but he also took the time to capture multiple shots for the portrait. His attention to detail and commitment to capturing the perfect shot really stood out. I was fortunate enough to be linked up with Alex by Portraits for Patriots. As a retiring Soldier I cannot thank Alex enough, the final portrait exceeded all my expectations and will be useful in my new career! If you're looking for a photographer who combines talent, warmth, and a strong sense of community, look no further! More...
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Kyle Remo
Great work
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Felipe Becerra
I had a challenging time finding photographers in Northern New Jersey, and I’m very glad I found Alex. I would highly recommend him without hesitation. He did an exceptional job with my headshots—I had a hard time choosing between the final images because they were all so well done. His studio is both beautiful and professional, and his responsiveness throughout the process was outstanding. He even delivered the final photos within 24 hours! More...
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Frank Fusco
I found Alex online when I was looking for a photographer for my proposal and his reviews were great and that’s why I went with him. With that being said, Alex did an amazing job for us when not only taking the photos but capturing the moment also. My fiancé and I are very happy with everything that he did for us and also Ann was a huge help for me . More...
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Evan Corman
Alex was fantastic and did everything I asked. Would go back again for any other photos.
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B L
Alex and his staff at our wedding were great. They got all the photos we wanted and captured so many amazing shots. The turn around for our album was super quick and I can't wait to get prints.
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Brittany Le Strange-Meissner
Alex and his staff were great at our wedding. They got all the photos we wanted and captured so many amazing shots. The turn around for our album was super quick and I can't wait to get prints.
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Robert Greenspan
We couldn’t be happier with Alex Kaplan Photo! They were professional, friendly, and captured all the best moments of our big day without ever being intrusive. Their calm, easygoing vibe made the whole experience even better. If you’re looking for talented photographers who are a joy to work with, we highly recommend them! More...
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Brenda&Eamon
Alex and his team are great! Easy to work with and follow up with you in a timely matter. Glad we booked for our wedding. Pictures are great . Bride tip: have a picture list and someone that is not your maid of honor make help gather those you want photographed. Your maid of honor has too many other things she’s keeping track of. Assign someone else to help More...
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Seth Chalmer
Alex is warm, kind, efficient, easy to work with, and takes great shots. Highly recommend.
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Seth Chalmer
Alex is warm, kind, efficient, easy to work with, and takes great shots. Highly recommend.
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
The essence of the subject's character and feelings should be captured in a beautiful portrait. It should convey some sort of narrative and make the audience feel some sort of emotional connection to the subject. Some key components of an excellent portrait are as follows:
A superb portrait should make the spectator feel something. The subject's facial expression, body language, and eye contact may indicate a wide range of feelings, from happiness and elation to melancholy and introspection.
Composition: The composition of a portrait is crucial to its success. The mood of a photograph may be affected by several factors, including where the subject is placed inside the frame, how much negative space is left around it, and what's in the backdrop.
The way a portrait is lit up makes a huge difference in how it comes across. The image's depth and texture may be altered by adjusting the light's direction, quality, and intensity.
With a well-focused portrait, the subject's features are crisp and distinct. The backdrop can be blurred and the subject's face highlighted by employing a narrow depth of focus.
Creating an emotional bond with your subject is key to capture their true essence. Spend some time talking with them before the shoot so they can loosen up in front of the camera.
Just getting the subject's likeness right isn't enough to make a superb portrait. The goal is to convey who they really are, what they went through, and what they stand for. Keep these things in mind and try out new approaches and styles to make portraits that stand out.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
When beginning a new photography project, it is essential to ask the client a series of questions to determine their needs and expectations. These are some questions i might ask:
What is the objective of the photographic endeavor? Is it for personal or business purpose, such as branding or marketing?
Who is the intended audience for these images? What is the message you wish to convey?
What is the project's timetable? When do you require delivery of the photographs?
How much does the project cost? This will assist you in determining what kind of resources can be allocated to the project.
Which photographic style do you prefer? Exist photos or photographers that you like or wish to imitate?
Where will the images be utilized? Will they appear on a website, in social media, or in marketing materials?
Who will be the photographic subjects? Will you require the services of models, workers, or clients?
Where is the shooting taking place? Will the production take place in a studio or on location?
What kind of post-production work, such as retouching, color correction, or special effects, will be required?
By asking these questions, I will obtain a thorough grasp of the client's wants and expectations and create images that meet and surpass their requirements.
What do you love most about your job?
As a photographer, I love my job! Photography enables me to capture unique perspectives of the world around us, express my creativity, and positively influence the lives of others. One of the nicest aspects of being a photographer is the chance to meet with people from various walks of life and travel new locations, which gives an adventurous and motivated feeling of exploration to the profession. Photography is a hard and rewarding job that keeps me on my toes due to the continuous learning and skill-building required. Nothing matches the sensation of capturing a great moment and knowing that my images may elicit emotions and make a difference in the world.
What inspired you to start your own business?
As a photographer, nothing compares to the feeling of capturing the perfect image. What makes photography such an interesting and fulfilling profession is the thrill of the hunt, the satisfaction of nailing the composition, and the pleasure of seeing your subject come to life on the computer or in print. Whether I am photographing portraits, landscapes, or anything else, I always endeavor to stretch my creative boundaries and create something truly unique and extraordinary. And at the end of the day, nothing is more satisfying than watching my clients' cheeks light up when they view the final product and knowing that I have helped them retain a cherished moment or communicate an important story through my images.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have years of experience in the business and a portfolio demonstrating my technical skills and aesthetic sense. I am proud of my ability to work together with customers to comprehend their needs and goals and to deliver high-quality photographs that exceed their expectations. I am also quite reliable and professional, appearing on time and maintaining my word. I constantly endeavor to offer competitive rates without compromising quality. Additionally, I care deeply about my clients and my work. I consider photography an art form and a tool for recording and preserving unique moments in time, and I approach each task with excitement, inventiveness, and a commitment to excellence.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I can do both, I can travel to any location, as well as two studios, one in Bergen County ( New Milford, NJ) the other on West 30th NYC.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
As your photographer, I know that your health and safety are the most important things, especially now, when things are hard. I've made a few changes to my services to help keep you safe from Covid-19. First, I'm now offering virtual consultations so we can talk about your project without having to meet in person as much as possible. When we do meet in person, I'll wear a mask and keep my distance from you to help lower the risk of you getting sick. Also, I'll clean my gear before and after each shoot and offer contactless delivery of your photos so that we don't have to meet in person as much. I might also suggest shooting in the open air to lower the risk of transmission even more. Lastly, I'll spread out my appointments so that fewer people are in my studio or on location at the same time. By taking these steps, I'm making sure you have a safe and successful photoshoot that meets your needs and goes above and beyond what you expect.
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