We’re Not Just a Media Company—We’re Storytellers with a Mission

Bringing Your Vision to Life with Bold Creativity, Relentless Drive, and Unmatched Expertise.

Our passion isn’t just creating content—it’s capturing moments that matter, for businesses and individuals ready to make their mark.

From Passion Project to Creative Powerhouse: Our Story

What started as a passion project between two dreamers with a camera and a vision has evolved into OneAway Studios—a full-scale creative powerhouse serving clients across Texas (and beyond).

We’re not here to make ordinary content. We’re here to help you create experiences that captivate, stories that resonate, and strategies that drive results.

Whether it’s your wedding day, a corporate event, or the next big marketing campaign, our team is here to help you shine—because when you look good, we look good.

A woman in an orange top and a man in a black shirt standing outdoors, smiling, with a blurred background. The owners of OneAway Studios posing for a photo.

Why We Do What We Do

At OneAway Studios, we believe in:

  • Creativity Without Limits: Because the best ideas are born when we step outside the box.

  • Partnership Over Transactions: We don’t just work for you—we work with you.

  • The Power of Moments: Whether personal or professional, every project has the potential to make an impact.

We’re here to elevate your vision, tell your story, and help you create memories or marketing that people will never forget.

Take a peek into our explosive first year in business, showcasing some of our favorite moments from 2022.

Meet The Team

We’re not just a group of creatives—we’re people who love what we do and genuinely care about making your project a success. From capturing the perfect shot to ensuring your event runs smoothly, our team brings energy, creativity, and a few coffee-fueled late nights to the table.

  • Esai Salinas

    FOUNDER/CO-OWNER

    Esai Salinas is an entrepreneur and musician from the Rio Grande Valley who found his passion for music, media, and marketing at an early age.

    His latest passion has been pursuing videography, which is currently one of the most important assets in modern marketing to communicate with customers.

    Esai has worked on the development and design of numerous brands in the United States, Europe, and Australia. Having the opportunity to work with many influencers in different niches across the world has given him insight into what is working in the online space.

    His experience spans fields in both B2B and B2C such as e-commerce, real estate, medical field, weddings, music, and more.

    Esai currently lives in San Antonio, Texas where he is focused on building OneAway Studios. ”My whole thesis, here at OneAway Studios, is that most people are just one actionable move away from attaining the goals they are looking to achieve.”

    - Esai Salinas

  • Melissa Briseño

    CO-OWNER

    Melissa Briseño is the Co-Owner and Operator of OneAway Studios, where she blends creative direction, strategic systems, and hands-on production to lead the company’s day-to-day operations. As a full-time entrepreneur, she manages client experience, internal workflows, and team development—while still stepping in as OneAway’s Lead DJ for select events.

    With a background in music and marketing, Melissa brings over a decade of experience across performance, media, and brand-building. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Marketing from The University of Texas at San Antonio, where she was classically trained in voice. While her background in music performance and recording continues to inform her creative instincts, Melissa’s priority now is to expand OneAway Studios’ reach and reputation by delivering standout media and activation services rooted in care, creativity, and a standard of hospitality that makes both clients and the OneAway team feel seen, heard, and celebrated.

    Originally from Corpus Christi, Melissa now lives in San Antonio with her partner in life and business, OneAway Studios founder Esai Salinas. Together, they’re striving to build a brand and culture grounded in creativity, radical hospitality, and genuine connection—aiming to create experiences that leave people feeling valued and more connected, long after the work is done.

  • James R.

    ONEAWAY STUDIOS TEAM MEMBER

    Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, James has been a part of the OneAway Studios team since 2021. Although he pursues many endeavours, his lead passion is photography.

    After obtaining his Associates degree in Journalism from San Antonio College, James is now pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from The University of Texas at San Antonio.

    While attending San Antonio College, James interned at the Salvation Army under the guidance of the public relations director, Brad Mayhar. During his time at San Antonio College, James was also a part of San Antonio College's newspaper organization, The Ranger. Throughout his collegiate career, James has received numerous journalism awards from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association as well as from the Texas Community College Journalism Association.

    Although it was during his time at San Antonio College that James began to fall in love with photography, his time spent at home during the Pandemic allowed him to develop his genuine passion for photography.

    In addition to being an integral part of the Events Team at OneAway Studios, James appreciates having the ability to apply his love for both photography and public relations to the work he creates with OneAway Studios. Through his work with OneAway Studios, his goal is to always make clients feel welcomed at events, tell a story through photography, and to capture the right moments in order to offer clients an experience to remember.

  • Michelle L.

    ONEAWAY STUDIOS TEAM MEMBER

    While attending the University of Texas at San Antonio, Michelle worked as a marketing assistant for the campus, gaining hands-on experience in social media content creation, graphic design, and marketing, which led her to realize her interest in pursuing a career in a similar field. In the spring of 2023, Michelle graduated from UTSA with a degree in Digital Communications.

    After completing college, Michelle worked part-time as a barista and social media manager for an indoor rock-climbing gym in San Antonio while searching for a specific niche business opportunity where she could showcase her talents and digital communications knowledge.

    As luck would have it, she discovered OneAway Studios and became a part of the Social Media Team, where she assists in social media content creation and management.

    In her brief time with OneAway Studios, Michelle has proven to be a reliable team member who appreciates the opportunity to apply her creative thinking to her position. She is excited and thrilled to continue to learn and grow more in the field of media with OneAway Studios.

  • Lorenzo D.C.

    CREATIVE VIDEO DIRECTOR

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Every great story starts with a single step. Whether you’re planning a wedding, organizing a corporate event, or need jaw-dropping content to elevate your brand, we’re here to help you make it happen.

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