About SCS Media
We tell stories with cameras — for businesses figuring out how to show people what they do, and for families who just want to hold onto a moment a little longer.
Why We Do This
A business owner spends years building something — and often struggles to show people what it actually is, or who's behind it. A family collects a lifetime of milestones and wants somewhere to keep them. Neither of those is solved by a louder ad or a trendier post.
It's solved by photography and video that's actually true to the subject — confident, but honest. That's the only kind of work we're interested in making.
How We Work
We're not order-takers, and we're not out to make something just to please ourselves either. Every project starts with understanding what someone is actually trying to communicate — what the project means to them — before a single camera comes out. Someone getting headshots for the first time needs something different from a business shooting its fifth commercial with us. We treat those differently, on purpose.
From there, we bring our own creative judgment to the table. Good work is a balance — your vision, combined with what we've learned behind a camera and a timeline. And once something has our name on it, we hold ourselves to finishing it well: on time, and done right, without letting "perfect" become an excuse to miss a deadline.
Who We Are
Talent is never an excuse for treating someone poorly — a client, a teammate, a vendor. We'd rather work with good people who are still learning than talented people who are hard to be around. That shows up in how a shoot feels, not just in how it looks.
When something goes wrong on a project, we fix it together — no finger-pointing, no passing blame. Every piece of work that goes out carries the same name, so we treat it that way from the first phone call to final delivery.
Cameras change. Platforms change. Editing styles change. We'd rather stay a little uncomfortable and keep improving than get comfortable doing things the way we did them last year.
Meet the Team
Founders
Garry and Rhonda Thurman bring decades of business experience, leadership, and entrepreneurship to SCS Media. Throughout their careers, they have built and led successful businesses while developing a deep understanding of what it takes to grow a company, build a trusted reputation, and create lasting relationships with clients and the community.
That experience is a major part of the vision behind SCS Media. Garry and Rhonda understand that great marketing isn't just about creating content that looks good—it needs to support the business behind it. Their perspective helps SCS Media approach every project with a focus on brand reputation, customer relationships, strategic growth, and measurable business impact.
As Co founders, they help ensure SCS Media operates with the same principles that have guided their business careers: integrity, exceptional service, strong relationships, and putting people first.
Their goal is to combine proven business experience with modern media and storytelling to help SCS Media clients stand out, earn trust, reach more people, and ultimately grow their businesses.
Founder & Creative Director
Triston Baker is a media professional, entrepreneur, and creative storyteller with hands-on experience in videography, photography, social media management, and digital content production.
As a founder and the creative force behind SCS Media, Triston works directly with businesses, organizations, and individuals to turn their stories into content that gets attention and builds trust. From directing and filming commercial productions to developing social media strategies and producing ongoing content, he focuses on creating media that serves a purpose beyond simply looking good.
Triston has worked across a variety of industries, giving him experience adapting content to different audiences, brands, and business objectives. His approach combines high-quality production with an understanding of how people consume content online, helping clients strengthen their presence and reach the people who matter to their business.
At SCS Media, Triston leads the creative process with a simple philosophy: listen to the client, understand their story, and create work that represents them exceptionally well.
For Triston, SCS Media isn't just about cameras and content—it's about helping people and businesses tell stories worth remembering.
Studio Assistant
Maryana Baker serves as Studio Assistant at SCS Media, helping support the team both behind the scenes and during productions. From assisting with studio operations and photoshoots to helping ensure clients feel comfortable and welcomed, Maryana plays an important role in creating the experience SCS Media strives to provide.
Her attention to detail, organization, and willingness to step in wherever needed helps productions run smoothly and allows the creative team to stay focused on delivering exceptional work.
Maryana also brings a genuine people-first approach to the studio. She understands that being in front of a camera can sometimes feel unfamiliar, and she helps create a relaxed, encouraging environment where clients can be themselves.
At SCS Media, Maryana helps make sure every project is about more than the final photo or video—it's about giving every client a professional, personal, and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
"The budget changes the scope. It never changes how we treat people."
Every client — whatever the size of the project — gets heard, respected, and taken care of. That's not a tagline. It's just how we operate.
