Tryon photographer Chris Bartol had closed his downtown studio after 25 years and was looking for some new adventures. All of his studio equipment and lighting was in storage and he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do next…. Then along came Eric and Lynn Turner of Turner HD Media.

At the end of 2010, the Turners had moved their operation to the Mill Spring Ag Center and business was increasing. Before Lynn could finish her pitch to ask Bartol if he’d like to join them as director of photography, he blurted out, “Yes!”

So began an adventure that would have the Turner team crisscrossing the state of North Carolina, capturing stories and making friends.

In the meantime, Bartol decided to drag all of his equipment out of mothballs and open a commercial studio in the Ag Center that would be available for rent to all area photographers, videographers, artists and students. Mill Spring Studio was born and is continuing to grow. It currently occupies approximately 600 square feet (with 12 foot ceilings) on the second floor of the Ag Center.

The studio will offer professional lighting and backdrops for all applications, and will be available for rent by the hour (with a two-hour minimum). Whether the user is experienced or requires some expert assistance, Bartol said the rates are affordable and the facilities are as comprehensive as you would find in a large city.

Mill Spring Studio plans to hold a grand opening in the near future.

For more information on Turner HD Media and Mill Spring Studio, visit www.turnerhdmedia.com or call 828-395-1107 or 828-817-4960.

– article submitted by Lynn Turner