Aaaand they’re back for another wild and crazy episode of the Beneath the Surface Podcast. In the 23rd installment,  Beneath the Surface Podcast: The Compound, Corey and Sean take us on a journey from Los Angeles, CA, to Fort Walton Beach, FL. 

The stories take us through the course of Sean’s career spanning 26 years, from a punk rock photographer in the 1990’s to his work with BOTE in the present day. Sure, on the surface that sounds like a good time, but there’s more. In this episode they go beneath the surface, diving into inspiration, community, and creative expression. There are some layers to this onion; get ready to start peeling. Enjoy. 

Links from the Episode 

Take an intimate look at Sean’s life and work in BOTE Presents // Murphy – Simmer Down. 

Read the full Murphy -- Simmer Down story by Rob McAbee. 

Get to know Sean Murphy on Instagram.

Who’s in the Episode

Lead Designer, Co-Founder, and CEO at BOTE, Corey Cooper is a licensed engineer hailing from Auburn University. Corey is the pioneer of the DarkRoom, assisting with the design of the machinery, concepting the layout and ultimately developing the workflow used in DarkRoom production. Corey’s passion for this project is so strong that on any given day, regardless of how busy things are at BOTE, you will often find Corey working in the DarkRoom.

Sean Murphy is the Director of Photography at BOTE and a world-renowned photographer based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. After spending most of his career based in Los Angeles, shooting for brands like Adidas, Red Bull, and Toyota, just to name a few, Sean moved back to the Redneck Riviera. You can find Sean capturing gritty America and spontaneous moments that translate into visually stunning photography.