Biography

Paul Murray (AKA Reflexlens) is an award-winning street photographer and co-founder of the Dublin Street Photography Festival. Based in Dublin, Ireland, he merges a background in Fine Art and graphic design to capture the fleeting, often unnoticed moments of urban life.

Known for his unique approach, Paul has been recognised with an Emerging Artist Bursary from the Arts Council of Ireland. His work has been exhibited internationally in countries including Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, India, and Mexico.

His first book, SIDE STREET, is launching in November 2025.

Awards & Honours

Awarded an Emerging Artist Bursary Award from The Arts Council of Ireland and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

First place in the Livorno Photo Meeting in Italy.

Third place in Fujifilm Moment Street Photo Awards.

Finalist in:

  • Brussels Street Photography Festival,

  • Italian Street Photography Festival,

  • Rome Photo Lab,

  • Pisa Street Photography International Festival,

  • Istanbul Street Photography Festival,

  • Lisbon Street Photo Festival,

  • Visions of Art Exhibition in Lisbon,

  • Urban Photo Awards

  • Mexico Street Photo Festival.

  • Juror’s Pick in Street Photographers Foundation Awards.

  • Honourable Mention in Street Macadam Awards.

  • Editors Pick Top 100 TDM Awards