Park and Vine Studio

10/30/2026

As I was driving home yesterday, I couldn't help but notice how beautiful the trees were. Fall is my favorite season. I've come to appreciate its beauty even more as I've gotten older.

It made me wonder how often we're so busy rushing from one place to the next that we forget to notice what's around us. Do we really take the time to see the beauty in the little things?

This morning, I decided to take my camera and walk around our property, capturing these moments as one season slowly gives way to the next.

There's beauty all around us, even in the simplest things. Sometimes we just need to slow down long enough to notice. 🍂

10/27/2026

One thing I've noticed while photographing homes in Edenton is how many feature beautiful, unique wallpaper. From subtle patterns to bold colors and designs, it adds so much character to a home.

This powder room in a home I photographed for a local Edetnon subdivision is another example. I love the floral wallpaper and how It brings some personality to a small space!

Design: Bailey Young | Instagram
Jackson Dairy Subdivision | Edenton, NC
Broker: MaryScott Haigler - Broker
Photography: Park and Vine Studio

10/23/2026

Sometimes, the difference between an ordinary photograph and something special is simply a little patience.

When photographing exteriors, the best light often comes shortly after sunrise or just before sunset. But when I first photographed this historic home just after sunrise, the lighting felt flat and lacked dimension.

So, I waited...

And as the sun rose behind the large sycamore tree, its branches began casting shadows and dappled light across the brick exterior, creating a quiet, beautiful pattern across this historic home.

A sweet reminder that some things are worth the wait.

Newbold-White House | Hertford, North Carolina

Park and Vine Studio

10/01/2026

A quiet evening at Hayes Farm, where the sun has been setting on this home for generations.

09/21/2026

Rooted: Sunday Scripture

"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men." Colossians 3:23

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