Sheldon Santos

Based in Mumbai

Sheldon Santos is a Mumbai-based fashion, celebrity, and advertising photographer known for his signature focus on elegance, character, and detail.

Sheldon began his photography journey at the age of 18, simultaneously pursuing his college education and a growing fascination with capturing real moments through the lens. His professional foundation was built under the mentorship of the photographer Rohan Shrestha, with whom he trained extensively for eight years. This mentorship played a pivotal role in shaping Sheldon’s distinctive aesthetic and technical precision.

In the commercial space, Sheldon has collaborated with a wide array of brands including The Body Shop, Adidas, Dabur, OPPO, Naturedge, Sugar Cosmetics, Lenskart, Pantaloons, and Shoppers Stop. His campaigns have received nationwide visibility and acclaim for their polished, emotive, and contemporary visual language. His editorial work has also been featured in numerous leading publications and newspapers.

He has photographed some of India’s biggest celebrities, including Ranveer Singh, Anil Kapoor, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Karan Johar, Kartik Aaryan, Arjun Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Shraddha Kapoor, and Varun Dhawan, among others. His ability to make his subjects feel both iconic and intimate has cemented his place in the celebrity photography circuit.

Beyond his commercial career, Sheldon’s passion for street photography is deeply personal. He is drawn to portraying the unfiltered charm and perseverance of street workers around the world, using his visual storytelling to highlight often overlooked narratives. He is also a vocal animal lover, especially concerned with the lives of street animals—a cause he continues to support through his photography.

Social Media Handles: Instagram: @sheldon.santos