Bryan Murphy
Born and raised in New York City, eventually escaping to the (much) warmer and sunnier pastures of Scottsdale, AZ in my late 20’s. Spent most of my career in the hospitality industry, opening restaurants all around the country, finally landing in Austin in 2015. When I’m not taking photos I’m usually searching for the best tacos in town, working on my short game or tossing a ball for my good boy rescue pooch, Sam.
How long have you been in the Austin area?
⤜ 7 years
Who inspires you (in general/as an artist/your interpretation)?
⤜ My mother. Most creative person I know.
Breakfast Lunch or Dinner?
⤜ Brunch
What was the best concert you’ve ever been to?
⤜ Side stage for Metallica at ACL a couple of years ago was pretty awesome.
When you were a kiddo, what did you really want to be when you grew up?
⤜ Heart surgeon
Your favorite Austin Eatery // Coffee House // Brewery?
⤜ Eatery: Torchy’s
⤜ Coffee House: Vivel Crepes & Coffee in Lakeway
⤜ Brewery: St Elmo’s
Do you have a favorite charity you wish more people knew about?
⤜ PAWS of Kyle Pet Rescue
What’s your hidden talent?
⤜Being able to catch every red light when I’m late.
What’s your favorite thing about being a photographer?
⤜ Every day is a new adventure!
Have you ever met anybody famous?
⤜ Too many… no pictures please!
What is your go-to Potluck dish?
⤜ Baked mac n cheese
How many states // countries have you visited (or lived in!)?
⤜ Have lived in NY, AZ, MN and TX. Have visited 4 countries but the coolest visa in my passport is from Saudi Arabia.
What’s something that has surprised you about being a real estate photographer?
⤜ How fast you need to be!
What is one of the top items on your Bucket List?
⤜ Golfing in Ireland/Scotland.
What’s something that you’re really bad at?
⤜ Drawing. SO bad.
What’s one hobby you’d love to get into?
⤜ Wingsuit flying.
What’s your most used emoji?
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