THE STUDIO

A creative studio crafting visual stories where food, design, and slow living meet.

Founded by Grecia Parra and Paul Martinez, is the natural extension of our shared lives—at the intersection of taste and storytelling. We believe a space is more than architecture; it’s a feeling.

Through immersive stays, we capture that feeling in its most honest form; through food prepared in its kitchen, light falling across its walls, and moments lived in real time. Our work is rooted in slowness, in design, and in honoring the atmosphere of a place through artful content created from within it.

Born from a shared love of beauty, intentional living, and creative expression, The Studio is the collaborative offering of Grecia Parra of Salt + Leisure and Paul Martinez of PAULTHEMDE.

Together, we blend culinary craft, photography, storytelling, and design to create immersive content experiences for unique stays and thoughtfully designed spaces. Whether it’s a quiet home in the desert or an architecturally distinct retreat in Sea Ranch (our favorite), we help properties tell their story through artful imagery and editorial-quality content.

We partner with hosts, designers, and boutique properties to create content packages that feel authentic, timeless, and beautiful.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Architecture, interiors, lifestyle, and editorial imagery

  • Seasonal dishes prepared and styled on-site for photography and brand use

  • Reels, cinematic clips, and behind-the-scenes content perfect for Instagram and TikTok

  • Captions, micro-essays, and marketing language that brings your space to life

How it Works

  • Pre-stay Planning

    Before we arrive, we take time to learn about your space—its story, your goals, and the kind of guests you want to attract. Then, develop an aesthetic direction, preferred deliverables, and overall tone of the content. Whether you’re launching a new listing, refreshing your brand, or simply craving more soulful imagery, we tailor the approach to reflect your vision.

  • Multi-night Stay

    We live in the space as your guests would—waking with the light, cooking in the kitchen, savoring the details. This slower pace allows us to create honest, beautiful work that captures the feeling of being there. During the stay, we document architecture, interiors, lifestyle vignettes, and culinary scenes, blending our creative perspectives into a cohesive visual story.

  • Content Delivery

    Within 10–14 days, you’ll receive a curated gallery of high-resolution images, short-form video clips for reels or TikTok, and written elements if requested—such as captions, micro-essays, or recipe descriptions. Everything is crafted to feel elevated, aligned, and ready to use across your website, listings, and social media platforms; allowing you to focus on other aspects of your buisness.

Contact us

studio@saltandleisure.com

Joshua Tree, CA