VISUAL STORYTELLING FOR A CLEANER FUTURE

Helping clean energy organisations to engage audiences and inspire them to act.

PHOTOGRAPHY • VIDEO • TRAINING

You're doing work that matters – a lot!

But doing your story justice can be a struggle.

As the comms team (or person), maybe you’re feeling stretched, your projects move quickly, and the image you’re projecting isn’t accurately reflecting how exceptionally excellent you are?!

And perhaps the visual assets available to you are either generic stock-images, come from colleagues’ phones, or are out of date, or simply don’t capture the scale and impact of what you’re achieving.

And in a sector where you're competing for funding, talent, and for public trust - where credibility and differentiation are everything - that can be a problem.

To engage and convince investors, landowners, communities, and policymakers…

…you need to show the real human stories, expertise, and science behind your work - and clearly demonstrate the value you create.

That takes a partner who takes the time to understand your business, your people and your driving force, and knows how to turn complex projects into authentic visual stories that move people to act.

We don't just capture beautiful images. We create authentic visual stories that are defined by your business goals, so every asset is aligned with helping you achieve them.

We bring 35 years of documentary and commercial experience to your project: we craft visuals with high production value that are relatable and credible, and show the human stories that drive your work.

The stories are real, and they are focussed on your commercial success.

That's where we come in.

How we help

Story-led Film & Photography

Authentic, credible visual stories that showcase your people, technology, sites, and impact.

Training & Mentoring

Helping your on-site teams to create consistent photography and video for socials.

Case Studies & Testimonials

We interview your clients, partners, and communities to create testimonials that build trust and credibility.

Sales & Marketing Assets

Rolling social media content, pitch decks, animated explainers, reports and presentations.

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Happy Clients

★★★★★

“I've worked with Jonathan and Gaia Visual for many years now, and it's always an absolute pleasure.
His images have a raw quality to them which is really unique, and capture not only what you see but the atmosphere of a time and place too.
From people to product to landscape, I've worked with him on all of the above, and would 100% recommend.”
Sarah Howarth
Head of Communications at Statkraft UK.
★★★★★

“We use Jonathan and Gaia Visual for all our photos and videos, not just because the pictures are always superb but because he really captures people and places.
The other reason is his commitment to the energy transition which makes him a perfect fit for anyone looking for photos and video stories around net zero - whether it’s renewables projects or high-level policy discussions in Westminster.
And he’s a lovely man to work with!”
Natascha Engel
CEO of cross-party think tank Palace Yard.
★★★★★

“Thoughtful, swift, professional.
Gaia Visual shot exactly what we wanted, turned it around quickly.
Lots of clear and open communication as we went through the process.
Really enjoyed working with them and would use them again without question.”
Bob Gordon
Director, Zero Carbon Forum
★★★★★

“Jonathan brings a rare blend of calm confidence, creative sensitivity, and deep professionalism to every project. He is calm, thoughtful and great to work with — nothing ever feels like too much trouble, and he has a remarkable ability to translate complex ideas into compelling visual stories.
He really takes the time to understand what you’re trying to say and turns it into something visually powerful and authentic, always with respect for people and place.
Thoughtful, adaptable and a true collaborator, he’s fun to have on a team, and makes the whole process feel easy and enjoyable.
Ewa Hermanowicz
Forest Stewardship Council
Storytelling for the planet and people.

Case Study

Statkraft / Solarcentury

As well as creating imagery of projects by companies including Siemens Gamesa, Sainsbury’s, Hyundai and Orsted, we have worked with Solarcentury - now part of Statkraft - for many years.

Projects have included:

☀️ Commercial shots of large industrial solar arrays, including Sainsbury’s distribution hubs.

☀️ Documentary images of municipal installations and the communities they serve.

☀️ A launch campaign for a new solar panel, featuring a lifestyle shoot with Red or Dead founders Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway in their beautiful low-carbon self-built home.

These visual stories have:

increased product sales
campaigned to inform and engage local communities
supported and improved investor relations

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Let’s bring your story to life.

From solar farms and offshore wind to clean tech innovation, our clients in the renewables sector trust us to create visual content that connects, convinces, and drives action.

Even if you’re just exploring how to communicate your impact, we’re here to help.

Click below to book a no-obligation call and start the conversation.

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How do we move from fossil fuels to renewables in a way that supports the people and communities at the heart of that change?

Commissioned by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) this story explores this question through documentary photography—capturing stories of former oil, gas, and fishing workers now powering the UK’s offshore wind industry.

Set against the backdrop of the Humber Estuary, this project reveals the human side of the energy transition.