I live in a dockside studio in Southern California, and most mornings start with sea lions arguing outside my window.

I specialize in building visual campaigns and long-form stories for conservation organizations, tourism boards, and mission-driven brands. My background includes fifteen years in the entertainment industry, where I still consult on operations and digital strategy.

Founder of Salt + Noelle.
Director of Marketing & Development at Sea Otter Savvy.
Previously Universal Music Group & Apple.

More on my background: LinkedIn.

Let's Work Together.

Strategic retainer, visual partnership, or project-based build. The right fit depends on whether you need a brain, a lens, or both.

Strategic Retainer

Fractional consulting and retainers for nonprofits and mission-driven brands.

What’s included

Fractional CMO/COO leadership

Multi-platform ad campaigns with converting CPCs as low as $0.04

Grant pipeline and donor infrastructure

Editorial calendar and content strategy

Partnership development and sponsor outreach

Visual Retainer

Original photography and film for partners across coastlines and causes.

What’s included

Original photography and video

Field documentation under Admire from Afar™ ethics

Digital commercial usage rights included

Coverage from a dockside studio at Channel Islands Harbor

Destination campaigns available as one-off projects

Project Build

Websites, ecommerce, livestream infrastructure, and full brand systems.

What’s included

Custom no-code websites you own and can update without a developer

Ecommerce strategy and integration

Livestream infrastructure

Brand creative direction with vetted design partners

Operational systems and team workspaces built from the ground up

Email infrastructure and audience growth tools

Analytics, tracking, and reporting setup

Internal documentation and SOPs

Testimonials.

  • Vice President of Commerce

    Universal Music Group

    "I had the pleasure of working with Alexis for more than seven years, and she is truly the real deal. Alexis is motivated, strategic, and an exceptional communicator. She not only improved how we worked but also elevated the consistency and quality of what we delivered. Any team would be fortunate to have her expertise, adaptability, and collaborative spirit."

  • Marketing Technology Manager

    Apple, Inc.

    "Alexis is extremely flexible and responds quickly and enthusiastically to change. She brings passion to everything she does, and over-delivers on projects. She is a great communicator, and develops positive relationships with every part of the organization she touches. You can count on Alexis to get it done, do it right, and do it on time."

  • Sr. Director of Marketing & Operations

    Universal Music Group

    "Alexis is adaptable and can fit in anywhere. She can be the louder voice in the room when you need her and she can sit back and listen while she brainstorms ways to solve the problem. She's solutions oriented, sharp, and willing to work with anyone."

  • Vice President of Commerce

    Universal Music Group

    "I had the pleasure of working with Alexis for more than seven years, and she is truly the real deal. Alexis is motivated, strategic, and an exceptional communicator. She not only improved how we worked but also elevated the consistency and quality of what we delivered. Any team would be fortunate to have her expertise, adaptability, and collaborative spirit."

  • Marketing Technology Manager

    Apple, Inc.

    "Alexis is extremely flexible and responds quickly and enthusiastically to change. She brings passion to everything she does, and over-delivers on projects. She is a great communicator, and develops positive relationships with every part of the organization she touches. You can count on Alexis to get it done, do it right, and do it on time."

  • Sr. Director of Marketing & Operations

    Universal Music Group

    "Alexis is adaptable and can fit in anywhere. She can be the louder voice in the room when you need her and she can sit back and listen while she brainstorms ways to solve the problem. She's solutions oriented, sharp, and willing to work with anyone."

Credentials.

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Griffin Museum of Photography

Enduring Ground: America's National Parks

2026

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Griffin Museum of Photography

Enduring Ground: America's National Parks

2026

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Sea Otter Savvy

Community Active Wildlife Stewards (CAWS) Certification

2026

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Sea Otter Savvy

Community Active Wildlife Stewards (CAWS) Certification

2026

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International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council

Member

2026

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International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council

Member

2026

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Professional Photographers of America

Member

2025

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Professional Photographers of America

Member

2025

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North American Nature Photography Association

Member

2025

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North American Nature Photography Association

Member

2025

Fifteen years of strategic and operational work, spanning industries that don't usually share a résumé.

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FAQ.

Alexis Galasso photographs from the front of a white zodiac boat in Cuyler Harbor, San Miguel Island, Channel Islands National Park.

Most questions are easier to answer in a conversation than in a paragraph. If yours isn't covered, book a call.

How do you typically work with new clients?

Most engagements start with a 30-minute call to talk through what you're working on, what's in your way, and whether the fit makes sense on both sides. From there, I'll send a scope and proposal within a few business days. Strategic and Visual Retainers run month-to-month with a 30-day notice; Project Build engagements are scoped end-to-end before kickoff.

Do you take on one-off projects or only ongoing partnerships?

What industries do you work in?

How does pricing work?

Do you offer reduced rates for nonprofits?

Where are you based, and do you travel?