Posts by Author: Tom Saimon
Tom Saimon is a boutique wedding and fashion photographer based in Haifa, Israel. Tom founded one of most sought-after wedding photography boutiques in Israel and shoots over 100 weddings a year, making him not only an established photogrpher, but also an authority in the industry. Tom is regularly featured in fashion and wedding magazines as a style benchmark
First review of Laowa’s 15mm F/4.5 shift lens – It’s a marvel for $1,200
Nov 23, 2020
Tom Saimon
When Laowa announced their upcoming 15mm F/4.5 shift lens, I was intrigued. I mean, there is no tilt in this lens, but for most of…
How to create a stylized art shoot on a shoestring budget
Nov 9, 2020
Tom Saimon
What do you do when you have to produce a stylized shoot on a shoestring budget? Use colors and paper, of course. I was…
This is hands down the best dual use bag I’ve used so far
Apr 4, 2020
Tom Saimon
We first met WANDRD in PPE in New-york and they showed us the WANDRD DUO – a dual-use travel bag for photographers. The bag raked over…
This is a great messenger bag for mirrorless cameras
Oct 31, 2019
Tom Saimon
I know that Peak Design’s Everyday Messenger has been here for a while. I’ve been using it for about four months now as my “lighter bag”…
What are Canvas backdrops and why you should own one
Dec 30, 2018
Tom Saimon
A canvas backdrop is a backdrop made, well, from a canvas. Canvas is a type of fabric that absorbs paint well, so it is often…
How does the Samyang AF 14mm 2.8 stack up against the 3X priced Canon 14mm 2.8 lens
Oct 15, 2018
Tom Saimon
When it comes to buying a new lens, the question is always there: Do I buy the Brand’s lens (Canon, Nikon, etc.) or do I…
This shoot only cost us $100 to produce
Jun 24, 2018
Tom Saimon
My team and I were given the task to shoot the crew of a nightclub for their “summer” theme, where they open up a huge…
We took the Godox AD600 for a test in the sand dunes
May 9, 2017
Tom Saimon
We have heard quite a bit about the Godox AD600 and just had to take it for a test. We accompanied photographer Tom Saimon in a…
If you can only have one light, strongly consider a big octabox
Feb 5, 2017
Tom Saimon
Well, of course, it won’t be just one type of light, you will also have a bare flash to play with. But if you can…
How I shot this 4X5 large format portrait of Assassin’s Creed’s Altaïr in Akko
Jun 2, 2016
Tom Saimon
Bringing something to life is always exciting for me. One of my friends was playing Assassin’s Creed and I caught a few seconds of the game….