A glass of soda with ice and a lemon wedge on a black napkin, a small bowl of olives on a white plate with a black napkin, and a vintage Contax camera on a pink table.
A man walking through an archway with historic European-style buildings in the background, during a sunset or sunrise, with clouds in the sky.

Jason Edward Charles is a San Francisco–based photographer working across portraiture, landscapes, and editorial work. His images are guided by a quiet, persistent curiosity—an attentiveness to light, gesture, and the character of a place. He approaches each project as an observer first, drawn to subtle details that reveal how people inhabit their environments.

Before devoting himself fully to photography, Charles spent more than a decade in the world of wine, working harvests in California and France and founding the labels Vinca Minor and Moonland. The discipline, patience, and sensitivity to environment that defined that work continue to inform his visual approach, shaping a perspective rooted in craft and a deep respect for place.

His photographs balance simplicity with depth, favoring honest compositions and a measured, cinematic tone. He is currently focused on developing long-term, editorial-driven projects and is available for assignments in California, Europe, and beyond.