Gareth, CEO of GD Media, in a red sailing jacket aboard a tall sailing ship

Video production & photography · Taunton, Somerset

We plan it, shoot it, and deliver it — video, photography and drone work that actually looks the part. No drama on set, no excuses on delivery.

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Cinema camera rig with a monitor, set against warm blurred lights

Red tent glowing at dusk on a dark hillside

Person holding a phone surrounded by social media reaction icons

Crowd dancing and cheering at an outdoor summer festival

Drone view of a fiery red sunset over fields and countryside

Giant black Labrador walking down a city street among yellow taxis

Vintage typewriter on a desk in a dimly lit room

Hands holding a tablet showing a 360-degree virtual tour of a living room

Bride throwing her bouquet with bridesmaids in orange dresses in a meadow

Featured Projects

Craig Wood sitting on deck before his Pacific crossing to Hiroshima, Japan

Crossing the Pacific

A documentary following Craig Wood's solo Pacific crossing, from preparation in Mexico to his arrival in Japan.

Man seated in a leather armchair in front of floral wallpaper

Gadget Show Star

The Gadget Shoot

When TV presenter and tech speaker Jason Bradbury needed a fresh set of headshots and promo shots, he wanted images that matched his energy

Groom dipping the bride for a kiss under the Fremont Street canopy

It happens in Vegas

Vegas Vows

We flew from the UK to Las Vegas to photograph and film the wedding of Harrison Miller and his bride-to-be, Jade.

Orange excavator working on a mound of earth by new housing

Groundworks Reimagined Visually

Modernising a digital presence

Refreshing a visual identity, capturing on-site photography to modernise their digital presence.

Front of a blue Ford Mustang with white stripes and a Union Jack number plate

American classics at Rock n Ribs

Chrome and Smoke

Rock n Ribs, the three-day American-themed festival at the Bath & West Show Ground in Somerset. This wasn't a paid job. When there are American classic cars and bikes on show, we're always going to take a camera.

Portrait of a blonde woman in a white shirt against a grey wall

with the Naval Children’s Charity

Stories Behind the Uniform

A film for the Naval Children’s Charity to highlight how military life affects children. Premiered at the Royal Albert Hall.

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GD Media team

Who we are

Thoughtful storytelling through compelling media.

Founded by Royal Navy veteran Gareth Davies, GD Media brings together thoughtful planning, dependable delivery and a collaborative approach shaped by his naval career. Our friendly, experienced team combines creative expertise with a commitment to telling each client’s story. Based in Taunton, we work throughout the South West, across the UK and internationally.

Throughout the South West & Wider UK

Based in Taunton, but happy to travel.

Retained Contracts

Providing services every month to those needing regular and consistent media

Fully trained

Drone team fully trained and insured to fly throughout the UK

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Latest Blogs

Bride and groom standing in front of the Welcome to Las Vegas sign

How we packed for a Las Vegas wedding shoot

How we packed cameras, lenses and cards for a Las Vegas wedding, and why bringing a tripod was a mistake on Fremont Street.

Riders on motorbikes kicking up dust on a hillside trail

Photos of trail bikes in Exmoor with changing light

How I photographed trail bikes on Exmoor in changing light, shooting stills only, often at 105mm and with a fast prime when the woods got dark.

Bearded sailor in a green cap and sunglasses at a harbour at sunset

Training a sailor to film his own documentary

How we trained Craig Wood to film his solo Pacific crossing on GoPros, then cut a documentary from more than 36 hours of footage.

Purple and blue classic American cars parked on the grass at sunset

How we handle chrome at a busy car show

How we photographed chrome at Rock n Ribs with one lens and no filters, arriving for golden hour and waiting for the light to do the work.

Man seated in a leather armchair in front of floral wallpaper

Not your average headshots: Jason Bradbury in a theatre

How we lit Jason Bradbury’s headshots in a theatre, using our own softboxes with the house lighting, on a straightforward and enjoyable shoot.

Older woman with white hair seated for an interview by a houseplant

Safety on Screen

Working with Safety in Design, filming and producing video for their new e-learning course on the CDM Regulations, the rules that cover health and safety on building sites.

Let’s get to work

Tell us what you need filming.

Brand film, social content, an event, a drone shot you can’t get any other way — give us the brief and we’ll tell you straight how we’d shoot it and what it costs. We’re a small, experienced crew, not the cheapest option in the county, and the work shows it.

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