Park and Vine Studio

09/05/2026

KEPT: A Portrait of Home

Recently, I had the opportunity to photograph a historic home that has been part of one family's story for more than 250 years.

Throughout the house are reminders of the generations who have called it home. Family portraits, photographs, collected pieces and a beautiful hand-painted mural from 1937 all tell pieces of that story.

For me, this home was a reminder that history isn't found only in the age or architecture of a house. It is also found in the people who have loved it, cared for it and called it home.

The newest story in my KEPT series — A Portrait of Home.

Step inside a historic North Carolina home dating to the 1700s, where a hand-painted mural, family portraits and collected details tell the story of generations who have called it home.

08/30/2026

ROOTED: Sunday Scripture

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

08/24/2026

Summer days are slowly slipping away....

08/24/2026

08/18/2026

Before the Photograph | Styling + Lighting

A little before and after from a recent interior session.

The first image is how the space looked when I arrived. Before photographing it, I styled the shelves and countertops and added pieces to create a sense of lifestyle within the space.

Once the styling was in place, I used lighting to add depth and highlight the design details.

There is so much more that goes into creating a photograph than simply taking the photo. From styling and composition to lighting, there are a lot of thoughtful decisions that happen before I ever press the shutter.

Jacskson Dairy - Edenton, NC
Offered by: MaryScott Haigler, Sotheby's Internation Realty, Edenton, NC
Styling and Photography: Park and Vine Studio

08/16/2026

Behind the Name: A few years ago, when I decided to change our business name, I was looking for something that represented Charles and me. I kept coming back to the foundation on which we were raised.

We were both raised in church and had parents who served the Lord. The seeds of our faith were planted many years ago, and over time, we have become rooted in God.

So, I took the name of the street Charles was raised on...Park Avenue...and the street I was raised on...Grapevine...and combined them together.

Park And Vine.

It was that foundation, the examples set by our families, and the love and grace of God that have helped make us who we are today.

Faith has always been an important part of my life, and I want it to have a place here too. So, each Sunday, I want to share a word of encouragement through Scripture.

And I thought there was no better place to begin than with the verse that has become part of the foundation behind Park and Vine:

ROOTED: Sunday Scripture

“I am the vine; you are the branches.”
John 15:5

Image Credit: Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

08/15/2026

In-Between Spaces: One thing I love about older homes is how one room leads into another.

Growing up, my grandparents’ home was like this. Each room connected to the next. Some had two doorways, some had three. I remember as a child running in circles through the living room, dining room, and bedrooms. At the time, I never understood why the house was built that way. I just knew it was fun.

Now, when I walk into an older home and see one room opening into the next, it takes me back to a place I once called home.

📸: Park and Vine Studio
KEPT Series: Worth the Wait

08/09/2026

Not only did I have the opportunity to photograph this newly constructed home, I also had the opportunity to style it as well.

Offered by MaryScott Haigler - Perry & Co. Sotheby's International Realty
📷 Park and Vine
Music:Dancing Shadows
Musician:VN VideoEditor

07/27/2026

I wonder....

How many times this faucet was turned.
How many faces looked back from this mirror.
How many flowers sat beside this sink.
How many ordinary mornings began in this room.

Historic homes remind us that what feels ordinary today may one day become part of someone else's history.

07/25/2026

Sometimes I find myself wondering what life was like when this home was built.

I imagine it was a life that was both hard and simple. Long days of work. Meals shared around the table. Evenings spent by the fire, reading, talking, or simply enjoying each other's company.

There were no screens, streaming services, emails, or endless notifications competing for attention. The pace was slower, and relationships were built face to face.

Today, we're more connected than ever through technology, yet in many ways we've become more disconnected from one another.

Standing in places like the Caldwell Farm in Cataloochee, I'm reminded that while we can't return to another era, we can still choose to slow down, be present, and make time for the people sitting right beside us.

What do you think we've gained—and what have we lost—as life has become more connected through technology?