Every partnership begins with a complimentary discovery call to ensure we're a good strategic fit. For consulting and strategic partnerships, the next step is our paid Content Audit & Roadmap, which provides the foundational plan for our long-term work together. For photography-only projects, we can move directly to a proposal after our call.

It comes down to one question: are we creating the story or capturing it?

The Signature Storytelling Project is a proactive, strategy-led campaign where we develop your narrative from concept to completion.

On-Location Documentary & Event Coverage is for when your story is already happening (an event, an expedition, or an eco-tour) and you need a professional to capture it authentically as it unfolds.

Our pricing is based on the value and outcomes we deliver, not the hours we spend. This value-based approach rewards efficiency and ensures our goals are perfectly aligned with yours: achieving the best possible result with cost certainty for you. An hourly rate fundamentally punishes the efficiency that comes from years of experience, and we believe you should benefit from that expertise, not be penalized by it.

As the creator, Salt + Noelle retains the copyright to all images, which is the standard for the commercial photography industry. Your investment includes a clear, written license that grants you the right to use the images for a specific duration and purpose (e.g., a 1-Year Organic Commercial License). This professional standard protects both parties and ensures you have the rights you need for your campaign's success. We will never license images containing your proprietary brand assets to any third party without your written consent.

Our giving program, “Ocean of Opportunity,” has two distinct avenues for supporting our community. The Seal the Deal Grant is a quarterly, application-based program offering a 50% discount on a Signature Storytelling Project or a 3‑month retainer for mission‑aligned small businesses and changemakers.

Separately, Otterly Good Gifts is our way of providing gifted (pro‑bono) media to select grassroots nonprofits, like Sea Otter Savvy. Most opportunities are primarily invitation‑only, but we do review applications from groups and maintain a shortlist of potential partners as capacity allows.

Yes. We are based in Southern California but are available for projects and expeditions worldwide. Local travel within 35 miles of ZIP code 93035 is included in your project investment.

Travel and accommodation expenses beyond that radius are billed separately from the project investment, and this is outlined with full transparency in every proposal.

We blend three unique elements: agency-level strategy honed at global brands like Apple and Universal Music Group; dedicated, hands-on founder involvement in every project; and a deep, unwavering commitment to an ethical, conservation-first approach to storytelling. You get the strategic rigor of a large agency with the personal attention and passion of a boutique, mission-driven studio.

Yes. Many of my clients are not local to Southern California. For brand and product content, we can often work together remotely: you ship your products to my dockside studio in Channel Islands Harbor, and I plan and execute a location-based shoot on the beach, around the harbor, or on the water. From there, you receive a curated library of photography and short-form video clips ready for your website, social media, and campaigns.

For larger campaigns, events, or fieldwork, I also travel - those projects are scoped with a custom proposal that includes transparent travel costs.