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Photographer David Murray started his career as a professional photographer after he retired from his 30-year career in Silicon Valley. As the principal house photographer for The Music Hall in Portsmouth he has photographed musicians, dancers, and writers among others.
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Much of his work involves capturing candid moments, moments when performers don’t even know he’s looking at them through the lens of his camera
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Listen to the full interview here and you can see more of David's most memorable photos at a gallery he's set up on his website: ClearEyePhoto.com
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