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 photographer and winemaker who documents people, places, and traditions with a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and a sense of place. Working between California, New York, Martha’s Vineyard, and Europe, his photographs are guided by quiet curiosity and an enduring interest in the people who shape a region—from winemakers and fishermen to chefs, artists, hoteliers, and makers.

Alongside his photographic practice, Charles continues to make wine through his labels Vinca Minor and Moonland, drawing on more than a decade of harvests and work across California and France. The rhythms of winemaking—patience, observation, seasonality, and craftsmanship—continue to shape both his photography and his way of seeing.

His work favors honest compositions, natural light, and an editorial sensibility rooted in travel, hospitality, and culture. Through long-term photographic projects and ongoing field notes, he is building an archive of stories that celebrate the people, places, and traditions that define life along the coast and beyond.