In a few words...
I'm a cinematographer, filmmaker and photographer based in Los Angeles. Work and travel are my biggest passions while music gives rhythm to it all.
My credits include films, documentaries, commercials and music videos. I also shoot branded and corporate content for big companies and startups alike.
As a photographer I've taken on commercial jobs for jewelry lines, architectural design firms, nature and food magazines, as well as my own personal projects.
I've traveled to 48 countries, worked on 5 continents, can get around in a few languages, but most importantly I love what I do.
I crave inspiring, creative and emotionally impactful projects.
In more words...
I was born in Switzerland of a Swiss mother and American father. Except for a few years living in Connecticut and New Mexico, I mainly grew up in the peaceful land of cheese and Toblerone, which was quite a lovely upbringing. I was also exposed to many different cultures and fortunate to travel around Europe and Northern Africa at a young age - all of which had a strong impact on my growing being.
There are no stories of me making movies as a kid or taking tons of pictures, but I do remember always observing people. Being an introverted and self-conscious coming-of-age human, I tended to be the quiet one.
I always loved watching films, especially the ones of Chaplin and Hitchcock, which typically aired on saturday afternoons. I also enjoyed reading, which is where I felt the power of storytelling the most. It was incredible to discover my imagination and how the brain creates images and feelings based on ideas and words. Opening a book was magical - it allowed me to drift into a completely foreign world populated with fascinating characters.
Jumping forward a few years and I was on my way to California with dreams of making films. It was a whole new world to adjust to, and after studying screenwriting and directing in college, I veered into the cinematography path. 15 years later, I find myself with a vast body of work and considerable experience under my belt, and even more passion for telling stories.
Besides work I try to take time off to travel and discover the world. It's a phenomenal source of inspiration and a wonderful way to connect with people.
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Voyage LA, February 2023 - “Conversations with Gareth Taylor”
Tribeca 2022 - Pale Ember promo teaser
The East Mag, September 2021 - “Hot Mondy go west for a spectacularly cinematic adventure on Desert Moonlight”
Shoutout LA cover story, September 2020 - “How Do You Think About Work-Life Balance?”
Discover Hollywood, August 2018 - “The Secret Life Of Teachers” film review
Interview with Voyage LA, June 2018 - “A Conversation With Gareth Taylor”
Interview with Voyage LA, October 2016 - "Photographer & Cinematographer Gareth Taylor"
GarethTaylor.film@gmail.com