July 09 newsletter

BOBRIDGES.COM LARGEST ACTION SPORTS IMAGE BANK IN WORLD
July 2009
BoBridges.com now live and large. We are taking the worlds largest archive of action sports images and putting them online over the next few months. Images will be uploaded daily and will always stay current. Check it out and order your favorite print, poster or search for stock imagery. Go here —> BoBridges.com

X-Games XV
July 2009
Come check out the Bo Bridges booth at X-Games XV. The X-Images booth at the Home Depot Center will feature Bridges’ X-Games photography as well as some lifestyle shots and more. We will also be in the ESPN VIP suite in Staples Center on Thursday and Friday. Look for Bo ontop of the ramp, in the dirt, hiding in the shade or on ESPN’s coverage of the events. Let us know if you’re looking for any new images from this years Summer X.

Gatorade’s ‘Because I Grind’ Tour Wrap Party
July 16 2009
Bo Bridges Gallery hosted the wrap party for the “Because I Grind” tour featuring Nigel Sylvester. Biz Markie performed live, the Green Truck catered the partiers and custom made ice cream sandwiches were served by Cool Haus. The upstairs of Bo Bridges Gallery was sectioned off for VIP guests but the whole crowd migrated downstairs for Nigel’s B.I.G tour video. We look forward to working with Gatorade again in the near future.

Malayke.com Industrial Profile
July 2009
The popular action sports job search website Malayke.com profiled Bo Bridges last month. Bo answered some great questions in the interview online which ran along side some of his most prized images from throughout the 13 years he’s been taking pictures. Check Malayke.com under Industrial Profile.

Bo Bridges Photo in Parade Magazine
July 19, 2009
One of the thousands of Bo Bridges photo’s of Shaun White was chosen for Sunday July 19th’s Parade Magazine article about the very talented athlete. Found in the center of the LA Times, this image placement proves that Bo Bridges photos pop up everywhere!

Ryan Sheckler’s 2nd Annual Golf Event
July 27, 2009
Bo Bridges was invited to participate in Ryan Sheckler’s 2nd Annual Celebrity Skins Classic in Coto de Caza, California. As a perfect setting to take pictures of some of the biggest names in the action sports industry, Bridges took the opportunity. Even though Machado and Slater’s foursome won the event, Bridges’ team ended up 13 under par. Over $100,000 was donated to charity through the event and plenty of fun was had as well.

Travis Pastrana’s Double Back in 3-D
July 30, 2009
The highly anticipated X-Games 3-D The Movie is finally here! On July 30th at LA Live Bo Bridges’ photo of Travis Pastrana’s world famous double backflip was converted to a 3-D version. Several other famous action sports moments will be included. Go to the X-Games website for more information.

Gatorade’s Event at Bo Bridges Gallery-Press
July 2009
Several members of the press with VIP access attending the “Becauese I Grind” event at Bo Bridges Gallery on July 16th. Here are some of the write ups that were done after the event…..

Bo Bridges featured in Luxury Life & Style Mag.
July 2009
Not only does the South Bay get to read through the article about Bo Bridges in Luxury Life & Style magazine, but the Westside does as well. Inside you will find a five page feature spread about Bo and his Gallery in Hermosa Beach – the accompnying photos look great too. Stop by the gallery to take a peek or check moontidemedia.com to see it online.

Hurley US Open in Huntington Beach, CA
July 18-26, 2009
Without a beat Bo Bridges flew into LAX and hit the ground running for the US Open in Huntington Beach CA. Situated on the pier with a great view of the crowd and action, Bridges caught some of the most epic surf in US Open history. Capturing not only the uncommonly large waves and paraplegic Jesse Billauer in them, but also the amazing surf show provided by Huntington Beach local Brett Simpson. Check the blog for more coverage from the event.

Bo Bridges at 2009 Maloof Money Cup
July 10-12, 2009
Bo Bridges spent the weekend of July 10th down in the OC shooting the Maloof Money Cup. Some of the best skaters in the world attended and Bo took some equally as impressive photos. Alex Perelson, one of only four in the world, landed a 900 and Bo has the pictures to prove it. Go to the Spit Studio Blog for more images.

Bo Bridges Interview on CNN
July 2009
Bo Bridges was approached by CNN for an interview on his inspirational gallery space and extremely successful photography business. The piece ran all day on July 21st on a segment called “So-Cal’s Best”. They threw in a surprising twist – go to the blog to view the whole video.

Quick Little Getaway
July 2009
The day after Maloof Money Cup in Orange County, California Bo Bridges jumped across the country to Northern Michigan for some family time. Spending a couple days on beautiful Lake Torch was filled with good times but wakeboarding with his little Kai Man for the first time made the trip pretty memorable. The photo proves it! Bo was back on a plane asap to catch Hurley U.S. Open in Huntington Beach. Check those pics too…

New T-Shirt Company
July 2009
Thrown in the mix with shooting action sports, Bo Bridges took photos locally for a new t-shirt company to launch soon. The shoot was fun and the pictures took the campaign in a unique direction. Contact the studio if you would like Bo to shoot your new product.

South Bay Events Website Feature Bo Bridges Gallery
July 2009
SouthBayEvents.com features information about Bo Bridges Gallery in Hermosa Beach for all to check. They have created an Enhanced Listing of the gallery on the site. Take a peek to see whats going on at Bo Bridges Gallery.

SUP in PV
July 2009
Bo Bridges took out the underwater housing in July for one of his stand up paddle boarding adventures. Finding himself in the Palos Verdes beaches Bo captured beautiful kelp beds both above and under water.

Follow Spit Studio/Bo Bridges on Twitter
July 2009
Follow Bo Bridges on Twitter by searching Spit Studio. He will keep you updated on where in the world he is and what in the world he’s shooting.

Bo Bridges Facebook Page
July 2009
Bo Bridges keeps his facebook up to date with his most current photoshoots and action sports events. Keep track of his images and updates on his page.

Sneak Peak to Next Month’s Events
July 2009
Chili

Bo Bridges was approached with the opportunity to go to Portillio, Chili to shoot the southern hemisphere next month. Pictures will be loaded onto the website and ready for purchase.

Hermosa Beach Bud Light Open

On August 6 – 9 the AVP will take over Hermosa Beach for the Hermosa Beach Bud Light Open. Bo will be in the sand shooting some of the best volleyball players in the world.

X-Games 2009

Bo Bridges will be covering X-Games 15 all weekend. The images he is taking are being loaded onto the BoBridges.com website. The full rundown of the weekend will be in next months newsletter, in the mean time, visit the Spit Studio Blog to see the images.

Mick Kelleher Interview at Spit

Mick Kelleher of MK and the Gentleman was interviewed by AMPed Energy at Spit Studio for their “Moment Before The Moment” campaign. Images and video will be available next month.