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My first "real" camera was an old Zeiss 35mm rangefinder purchased on a family trip to West Berlin in 1970. Later, my father (a chemist) built a darkroom in the basement, and my brothers and I learned to process film and expose prints under his supervision. I took photos for the high school newspaper and local Martinsville Bulletin, and honed my darkroom skills. I purchased one of the first Olympus OM-1 cameras (circa 1974), which was small and perfect for backpacking trips, and have used Olympus SLR's exclusively ever since (we have owned OM-1, OM-2N, E-1, E-300 and E=520).

It's now the digital age, and I find myself learning photoshop tricks from my sons, Ryan and Brendan. Ryan is blessed with a gift for graphic design and woodworking, which is reflected in galleries on this site. Brendan has a talent for photography (he was photo editor for his high school yearbook - check out his galleries).

My family is lucky to be living in one of the most creative cities in the country, Austin, Texas. Austin, the "live music capital of the world", is home to countless musicians, including Willie Nelson, Fastball, Bob Schneider, Patty Griffin, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Slaid Cleaves, Kelly Willis, the Dixie Chicks, Paul Glasse, Eric Johnson (I could go on). It's also home to the University of Texas, the Austin City Limits PBS show and annual music festival, SXSW, Lance Armstrong and "Livestrong", 6th Street, "Keep Austin Wierd, and the most gorgeous spreads of wildflowers on the planet (thanks to Lady Bird Johnson). In other words, a photographer's paradise.

This web site reflects the creative output of Sean, Ryan and Brendan. Most of the photos you see on this site can be purchased and are delivered directly to your door (thanks to clever folks at smugmug).

The proceeds from the sports photographs benefit the Westwood High School Lacrosse Team (which is still a club sport in Texas and is self-funded). Brendan played "midfield", was co-captain of the varsity squad and named to the All-District squad in his senior year. (Not surprisingly, lacrosse is the fastest growing youth sport in the country.)

If you want to develop a photo site of your own at Smugmug, and I recommend it highly, you can get a discount on your initial membership fee by using my personal coupon (kT5KodG316wxQ) in the 'Referred by' field on the signup form. Enjoy the photos!
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The Legal Stuff: All photographs on this Web site are the sole property of Sean, Ryan and Brendan Murphy. Any duplication or reproduction of any of these images by any method whatsoever including being copied, saved, printed, or used either for personal use or commercial use, without the express written consent from Sean Murphy is prohibited by federal copyright law. Photographs may be purchased for personal use directly from smugmug. All photographs copyrighted 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009.

If you have an interest in licensing any of the images , please contact the Sean Murphy directly via email @ seanmurphy.aec@gmail.com.