New images studio opens in Tryon

New images studio opens in Tryon

Published 4:27 pm Wednesday, October 8, 2025

TRYON—Moments the Studio, based by native photographer Austin Brian Painter, formally opened its doorways final week at 1005 S Trade St, Suite 2, within the buying heart alongside the Tryon Antique Mall. The new studio affords a uniquely curated, ever-changing images area, not solely serving Painter’s purchasers but additionally welcoming different photographers and artistic professionals all through the area.

Painter’s roots run deep within the Landrum and Polk County neighborhood. After beginning his images journey in 2018, Austin shortly constructed a various portfolio, specializing in portraits, weddings, households, milestone classes, and even animal images. His method has at all times been hands-on and self-taught, with household assist and a ardour for each taking pictures and enhancing fueling his profession shift from worship management into skilled images.

“Since I was born and raised here, I always knew I wanted to plant my business here,” says Painter. “I started photography when I was in college. It was like a hobby. I enjoyed it. I loved the editing behind photography. I loved that you can completely edit a photo completely differently, and it gave it a totally different mood or feel.”

The thought for Moments the Studio emerged when Painter acknowledged the necessity for versatile and reasonably priced inventive areas in the neighborhood. More than only a studio for his personal classes, Austin has opened the area as a hub for fellow photographers to lease and use for their very own shoots. The studio’s decor is curated for every season, providing recent and provoking backdrops for every part from fall household portraits to vibrant vacation classes.

“When I opened the space,” stated Painter. “I wanted to fully curate it and design it so that photographers who are starting out and don’t have the budget to build and create something, they can just come in, bring their clients and their camera, and it’s here for them to use.”

The studio caters to a variety of purchasers and types. Painter’s reserving course of is easy and accessible, with appointments made by way of his web site, austinbrianphotography.mypixieset.com, or via his lively social media channels.