VISUAL STORYTELLING FOR A WILDER WORLD

Helping nature-focused organisations to tell compelling stories and scale their impact

PHOTOGRAPHY • VIDEO • TRAINING

You’re doing work that matters – a lot!

But is doing your story justice a struggle?

As the comms team (or person), maybe you’re stretched thin, your projects are spread across multiple sites, and the image you’re projecting isn’t accurately reflecting the impact you’re having on the ground?

And perhaps the visual assets available to you are either samey stock images, out of date, come from colleagues’ phones, or simply don’t capture the scale and impact of what you’re achieving.

And in a sector where you’re competing for investment, funding, landowner partnerships, and public support - where trust, credibility, and proof of impact are everything - that can be a problem.

To engage investors, landowners, local communities, or governments…

…you need to show the real human stories, the ecological expertise, and the measurable change behind your work - and clearly demonstrate the value you’re creating for nature and society.

That takes a partner who takes the time to understand your mission and values, the purpose and the people driving the work - and knows how to turn complex nature restoration projects into authentic visual stories that move people to act.

That's where we come in.

We don’t just capture beautiful images. We create authentic visual stories that are shaped by your goals: whether that’s securing investment, working with government, or building public support - 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 capture the landscapes, the wildlife, and - crucially - the people who make your projects happen.

The stories are real, and they are focussed on your impact and growth.

How we help

Story-Driven Film & Photography

Powerful visual stories that showcase your technology, teams, sites, and sustainability impact.

Training & Mentoring

Hands-on support to help your team create strong, consistent photography and video in-house.

Case Studies & Testimonials

Authentic, real-world stories from clients, partners, and communities that build trust and credibility

Sales & Marketing Assets

Tailored visuals to support social media, pitch decks, and internal comms.

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Happy Clients

★★★★★

“It’s been a pleasure working with Gaia Visual. The outputs have been of great quality and really effective.
Our team have also benefited from photography and video training by Jonathan, helping us create our own social media content.
Jonathan shares our ambition for Nature recovery, goes the extra mile for the perfect shot, and is incredibly easy to work with”
Jill Wotherspoon,
Head of Marketing at Nattergal
★★★★★

“Jonathan is a gifted visual storyteller, vital for the times we are in.
I have worked with him many times over the years and always found him to be not just expertly brilliant in his film/photography but also super-flexible and deeply passionate about the issues that matter.
It’s an honour to work alongside him.”
Giles Hutchins
Regenerative Leadership Coach & Author of Leading by Nature, Nature Works, Regenerative Leadership.
★★★★★

“Jonathan and Gaia Visual were a pleasure to work with during our story trip to Lithuania.
Jonathan’s calming presence and positivity affected everyone around.
He helped me to clarify the brief before the shoot and working with him is very easy: he knows exactly what to do to get the best results and always goes the extra mile to achieve them.
The final results are fantastic. Jonathan's eye for angles and details is unmatched!”
Skirmantė Tumosaitė
Communications Expert | Social Media Manager at Forest Stewardship Council™
★★★★★

It was both a pleasure and a privilege to work with Jonathan and Gaia Visual in the Republic of Congo.
Jonathan approached the assignment with a calm confidence and deep professionalism.
His ability to understand the vision, navigate complex logistics and deliver exceptional results in a challenging and remote environment speaks volumes about his experience and character.
I wouldn’t hesitate to collaborate with him again and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a creative partner who brings heart, skill, and insight to every frame.”
Elza Gilman
Managing Director at Kamba African Rainforest Experiences (formerly Congo Conservation Company).

Case Study:
Nattergal

Nattergal is a pioneer, delivering nature recovery at scale to provide vital benefits for society, and sustainable financial returns.

We have the privilege of documenting the transformation of their three rewilding sites in England.

This process is meticulously aligned with Nattergal's business objectives and values, so that every asset we create serves those goals, shows their values in action, and can be used in multiple ways.

These visual stories:

illuminate the overall vision for the sites
explain the science and interventions behind each site's transformation
show short term wins for nature and the long term progression towards their vision
feature community initiatives such as volunteering, open days and an educational/youth programme

We also train and support the teams to improve their phone photography and video for social media.

How our content has helped:

Hundreds of likes, thousands of impressions on Linkedin, including this announcement of an important investment partnership with Arup
PR and press, like this article in Business Green
Driving sales of BNG units
Promotions to increase volunteer numbers and local community involvement.
Increased followers and engagement on the Nattergal Instagram feed.