About

Photo by Anthony Naylor

 
 

Storytelling is the common thread.

Since my birth in Seattle, WA I have been an actor, traveling musician, writer and teacher. Now, for the last 15 years (I’m older than I look), I am a professional photographer in, Los Angeles, CA.

That said, one fact remains. Whether the pen is a camera, a classroom or, a stage, I create a experiences meant to enhance the lives of others, through storytelling, or a story told once the curtain has closed. And YES! that was a high level camera shutter/theater pun.

 

Capability Statement for Sheldon Botler Mixed Media Inc

Overview:
Sheldon Botler Mixed Media Inc is a photography and videography service based in Los Angeles, CA, servicing the U.S.A and international territories. Through photography and videography we create digital legacy documents that capture the vibrant history, purpose and personality of individuals and companies.

Core Competencies:

Sheldon Botler Mixed Media (D.B.A. Sheldon Botler Photography) specializes in the following services:

  • Event Photography: Live documentation of private gatherings from corporate events, vendor activations, sports, family events, film, weddings (Christian, Vietnamese, Nigerian, and Buddhist), and Jewish cultural events.

  • Personal and Commercial Portrait Photography: We provide studio and on-location headshots, full-body portraits and group photos for personal and commercial use.

  • Video Production: Production of medium budget commercials (including writing, location scouting, filming and editing, audio, talent acquisition), social media content, and event highlight reels.

  • Post Production: Offering exceptional photo editing and video editing (cut, color grading, audio mixing and graphics) to produce polished and high-quality visuals.

Differentiators:

  • 15 years experience, Minority-Owned Business, and Insured

  • Customized Event Solutions: Sheldon Botler Mixed Media Inc partners with production vendors and entertainment vendors to provide a full service experience.

  • Extensive Experience: Our complete portfolio features a variety of subjects from food, medical industry, sports, product photography, fashion, realty and film projects, and more demonstrating versatility and creativity.

    NAICS Codes:

    • 541921: Photography Studios, Portrait

    • 541922: Commercial Photography

    • 541990: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Recent Projects:
1. American Heart Association - Billboard and LADOT campaign (February, 2025)

  • Location: Los Angeles, CA / Tacoma, WA/ Portland, OR

  • Primary Contact: Kristine Kelly
    VP of Marketing, AHA
    Email: kristine.kelly@heart.org

  • Secondary Contact: Mark Jwayad
    Commercial and Film Producer
    Email: mark@jwayad.com

  • Scope of Work:

  • Commercial Photography: Produce high quality, print ready, portraits and lifesytle images for billboard, print ads, and web use. Images captured on location in fast paced, video focused environments in Los Angeles, CA, Tacoma, WA and Portland, OR.

  • Deliverables: 48hr delivery of color corrected image gallery, 14 day delivery of 40 retouched images for mass media production. Organized data storage for up to 1 year.

  • Responsibilities: Co-coordination with producer, film and media team to review location and client objectives, ensuring quality lighting, efficient and accurate capture of client’s marketing needs, and timely post production and communication.

2. Cedars-Sinai Bio Bank Video Presentation for National Institution of Health (March 2025)

  • Location: Cedars-Sinai Bio Bank (Beverly Hills, CA)

  • Primary Contact: Dr. Dilara Uskup
    Consultant, Cedars-Sinai
    Email: Druskup@gmail.com

  • Scope of Work:

  • Video Presentation and Photography: Produce an interactive video presentation ft. Dr. Krishnan Ramanujan (Director, CEdars0Sinai Biobank and Research Pathology) touring the facility and explaining its functions.

  • Responsibilities: Location scout, creative direction, camera operation, lighting , direct, audio engineer, edit and deliver within 96hr timeline.

Deliverables:

  • A 5 minute professional video depicting the use, mission and impact of the Cedars-Sinai Bio Bank in the greater scientific research community and Los Angeles, County.

3. Twist it Up Ad Campaign (November 2024)

  • Location: Los Angeles, CA

  • Primary Contact: Noel Durity
    Owner/Inventor of Twist It Up
    Email: noeldurity@gmail.com

Scope of Work:

  • Producer: “Twist it Up” request 12 male and female model and actor talents, 3 locations, 6 months of social media videos and photographs. I negotiated a $30,000 contract to acquire locations, rental gear, hire a social media manager, scout and hire talent, assistants, a production manager, purchase props, hire hair and make up artists, and provide photography and post production services.

  • Deliverables: 80 retouched images including individual and group portraits, the entire product line of “Twist it Up” both e-commerce and hero shots and 20 edited videos.

4. L.A. Sparks (2023-2024)

  • Primary Contact: Natalie White
    Vice President, L.A. Sparks
    Email: nataliewhite10@gmail.com

Scope of Work:

  • Photography - Shoot and document live games, create images for sponsor presentations and brand partner images for social media and web use.

Deliverables: High-quality photographs that capture intensity of the game and the personalities of the players, sponsor and partner events, private gatherings, significant historical moments for the team and significant decor. 24hr turn around expected at all times. Occasionally instant delivery provided.

5. Kazi Creative Agency
Location: Los Angeles, CA / Atalanta, GA / New York, NY

Primary Contact: Kazi Rolle (2016-2022)
Owner, Kazi Creative
Email: kazi@kazica.com | Phone: 646.450.5294

Scope of Work:

  • Photography and Videography: Travel, assignment based photography and videography. Lead photographer for Kazi Creative Agency’s boutique talent/client-base. Photography and retouching of digital and physical promotional materials for client’s individual and company brands, their teams, products and events. In charge of lighting, camera operation, post production and contract negotiation.

Deliverables: Digital Photography and Digital Video

Corporate Data:

  • Owner: Sheldon Botler

  • Location: Los Angeles County, Travel

  • Years in Business: 15+

  • Certifications: Minority Owned Business

  • SAM.gov Registration: Active

Contact Information:

  • CAGE/NCAGE Code: Pending

  • Phone: (213) 291-5030

  • Email: sheldonbotlerphotography@gmail.com

  • Website: www.sheldonbotler.com

  • Social Media: www.tikok.com/@learnphotographytiktok | www.instagram.com/sheldonbotler