Shimon (pronounced: she; moan) is an internationally published and award-winning photographer (Photo France NRJ Award 2010, Photolife Emerging Pro Award 2009, CAPIC XPOSE Award 2010 and 2014, Applied Arts Photo Award 2014 and 2018) specializing in music, celebrity, fashion, advertising and editorial photography.

After graduating from Vancouver Film School in 2002, he took a passionate interest in working in still photography and started to build a portfolio. During this time, he furthered his education at the Aveda Institute Victoria, where he trained in cosmetology/hair and further developed his eye for beauty and aesthetics.

Shimon's clients and publications have included Rolling Stone, Converse, Penthouse Magazine, Decibel Magazine, Exclaim Magazine, Guitar and Bass Magazine, Variety, Adbusters, The Georgia Straight and British Vogue. He's also photographed many notable Canadian recording artists including Tegan and Sara, D.O.A, A Tribe Called Red, Devin Townsend, The Japandroids, Harry Manx, and Trevor Guthrie. 

Shimon is also one of Vancouver's busiest headshot photographers, whose distinct, editorial style has made him a staple among Hollywood North’s actors and agents. Never one to shy away from bold colours or big personality in his work, Shimon is constantly sought after for his signature style and mastery of studio-lighting. With over 14 years of experience as a professional photographer, his ability to capture his subject’s essence and put them at ease makes him a top choice for industry professionals.

His studio is based in Vancouver, BC.

Blog and Studio News

2024 saw me traveling as far as Germany to shoot cover stories for the Philadelphia-based metal magazine Decibel.
Looking for fitness models and athletes to so collaborations with.
Off from Dec 18th to Jan 3rd
General news about moving into Fall 2021 and a final note regarding covid
Meet Nina and Oliver: The studio lovebirds.
Exciting new lighting and optics for a great year ahead.
Actor Headshot Promo on now until July 31st. Save 15%.

05/27/2020

Our first shoot since the lockdown ended was a fun one with metal band Without Mercy.
With the go-ahead from the provincial government, I'm please to say that I'll be reopening my doors as of May 19th.
Still taking bookings for the future and processing retouching orders right now.
The studio is open for business as usual and we're taking all precautions to ensure everyone's safety.
Our actor headshot pilot season promo is back starting now until the end of February.
Happy New Year! I'm please to have added some great new gear from Parabolix to my lighting arsenal.
Dec 21st to Dec 28th
A quick view of some of my favourite shots from the Crawl 2019.
Portrait gallery link is now live!
Open house Nov 14th- 17th, 2019. Doing mini portrait sessions open to the public.
Seeking subjects to photograph in their home, their workplace, or doing any activity that they're passionate about. Could this be you?

About Shimon

Shimon (pronounced: she; moan) is an internationally published and award-winning photographer (Photo France NRJ Award 2010, Photolife Emerging Pro Award 2009, CAPIC XPOSE Award 2010 and 2014, Applied Arts Photo Award 2014 and 2018) specializing in music, celebrity, fashion, advertising and editorial photography.

After graduating from Vancouver Film School in 2002, he took a passionate interest in working in still photography and started to build a portfolio. During this time, he furthered his education at the Aveda Institute Victoria, where he trained in cosmetology/hair and further developed his eye for beauty and aesthetics.

Shimon's clients and publications have included Rolling Stone, Converse, Penthouse Magazine, Decibel Magazine, Exclaim Magazine, Guitar and Bass Magazine, Variety, Adbusters, The Georgia Straight and British Vogue. He's also photographed many notable Canadian recording artists including Tegan and Sara, D.O.A, A Tribe Called Red, Devin Townsend, The Japandroids, Harry Manx, and Trevor Guthrie. 

Shimon is also one of Vancouver's busiest headshot photographers, whose distinct, editorial style has made him a staple among Hollywood North’s actors and agents. Never one to shy away from bold colours or big personality in his work, Shimon is constantly sought after for his signature style and mastery of studio-lighting. With over 14 years of experience as a professional photographer, his ability to capture his subject’s essence and put them at ease makes him a top choice for industry professionals.

His studio is based in Vancouver, BC.