August 09 newsletter

Hurricane Bill
August 21-24, 2009
Bo Bridges hopped on a redeye flight to Rhode Island on August 21st to chase the category 4 Hurricane Bill in the Atlantic. He met up with Garrett McNamara, Benji Weatherly and Ian Walsh and got some great shots of them surfing the swell. While they were all sleeping, Hurricane Bill peaked and produced the biggest waves of the storm. They caught some incredible waves at first light and ended up surfing and shooting all day. Bo came back to California with some unreal stories caught on video and in stills. Check out the blog for photos and video and don’t forget to go to the website to purchase images for friends and family.

Know somewhere Bo Bridges Hurricane Bill video should be seen? Let us know!

PHOTO SALE!
August 2009
Bo Bridges gallery is having a sale! If you order online in the next 30 days we will give you an additonal 10% off.

Click “Purchase” on the top of BoBridges.com to search through images for sale. Use promo code 10POFF to receive 10% off on any Bo Bridges world-renowned photographs.

Click here to search for an image and enter the promo code at checkout. This promotion expires October 2nd, 2009.

Group Y Event
August 26, 2009
Group Y, the Southern California based company where “action sports and youth marketing come to meet” threw a networking event at Bo Bridges Gallery. Fuel TV streamed all night on the 10 foot projector screen while and drinks and energy flowed throughout the crowd. Visit the Group-Y website for more information on the program and how to get involved.

If you or your company would like to hold a private gallery function at Bo Bridges Gallery, please e-mail katie@spitstudio.com for more information.

AVP
August 6-9, 2009
The 2009 Hermosa Beach stop on the AVP tour, sponsored by Bud Light and Crocs, drew thousands of people to the area including well-known celebrity athletes. Olympic Gold Medalists Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor challenged Shaquille O’Neal on the court for his new TV show “Shaq Vs“. The sun was hot and the beaches were packed – a perfect combination for a high-spirited weekend. Check out the blog for more photos from Bo Bridges.

Kings Of Leon at The Hard Rock Hotel, Las Vegas
August 19, 2009
The Kings of Leon headlined to a sold out crowd of 5000 at the new Joint in The Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas and Bo Bridges was there to shoot the show. The venue was packed, the crowd was wild and the music was insane. After a dinner with David Blaine at the Nobu in which he fascinated the table with some mind boggling coin tricks, Bo rested his head in one of the brand new Hard Rock Suites before he caught an early morning flight back to LA. Check the blog for more images from the show.

Sharkeez Fashion Industry Night
August 17, 2009
On August 17th Baja Sharkeez in Hermosa Beach held their first ever Fashion Industry Night. They chose Bo Bridges Photography to dress the venue up for the evening and featured him with a “patio art gallery” space. Bo and his team put together a 15 minute slideshow reel with Bo’s photos and video streaming on over 50 TV’s. We got a great response from the artwork. Thanks guys!

Bo Bridges Photos in Sports Illustrated for Kids
August 2009
Head shots of several action sports athletes which Bo Bridges has captured were chosen to be featured in the August edition of Sports Illustrated for Kids. Bo’s photos of Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg and Garrett Reynonlds were among the athletes used for the magazine. Check out S.I. for Kids to see some of the photos or go to BoBridges.com to see all the photos we currently offer for sale and archive for stock imagery.

Photos in ESPN the Magazine
August 2009
Along with S.I. for Kids, ESPN the Magazine also contacted Bo Bridges for some athlete shots for the August issue. Go online to BoBridges.com under “lifestyle” and flip through to see some of your favorite athletes.

2009 X-Games Wrap Up
August 1-2, 2009
The 2009 X-Games wrapped the first weekend of August. We have some more amazing images from Home Depot Center and Staples Center to show you. The last couple days proved to be not only the most exciting but also the most surprising! If you were there and didn’t grab a poster, or weren’t able to attend the event – go onto BoBridges.com to order any photo on the website on fine art poster paper for only $25. Check the blog for photos from the weekend.

Custom Bo Bridges Installations
August 2009
These custom installations were sold this month at Bo Bridges Gallery and were installed in Manhattan Beach and Oahu, HI. Stop by the gallery to see other unique ways to display Bo’s art and how to put one up in your home or business.

Pete Caroll – USC
August 26, 2009
Bo got clearance to attend the popular USC football team’s practice on August 26th. After watching the young men crush each other during practice, Bo got a couple shoots of the 8 year strong Coach Pete Carroll. He also captured a few of popular safety, number 2 – Taylor Mays. Let us know if you need any images of the team for your work or personal needs.

Bo Bridges to shoot for Luxury Life & Style
August 2009
The magazine Luxury Life & Style asked Bo Bridges to take some interior house images that incorporated both the architect, interior designer and a few family members. The beautiful South Bay home provided some amazing photoes, here is a preview of some images he took on site.

Magic, Las Vegas
August 30-31, 2009

Bo Bridges flew over to Las Vegas the last weekend of August to stop into Magic. Magic is the leading trade show event for the international fashion industry. Jarrod from Hybrid T’s took Bo to meet clients and check out some private industry parties at Carey Hart’s Wasted Space and Silverstar’s Hardwood Court suite at the Palms.

Birthday Birthday!
August 5, 2009
Bo Bridges celebrated his birthday this month! He enjoyed a party at his house in Hermosa Beach; it was a great night of food, family and friends. Thanks to all!

X-Games 3D The Movie
August 2009
During the week of August 21st, the X Games 3D The Movie was open to the public. This “full-length feature film [captures] the drama and spectacle that play out every year at the X Games events”. It featured Bo Bridges photo of Travis Pastrana’s first ever double backflip in full 3D! The movie was exciting from beginning to end.

Charity Events
August 2009
This month alone, Bo Bridges donated photography pieces to be auctioned off at four different chairty functions: the annual Whitney Marie Young memorial surf contest in Torrance, the Doo Dah Surf event in Pacific Palisades and to two local restaurants who held charity functions for friends that had passed.

Images in Hard Rock Hotel, LV
August 2009
We are teaming up with the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Veags to incorporate a few select Bo Bridges images – for example, the Snoop Dogg photo above – inside some of the exclusive suites. Check it out soon!

Follow Spit Studio/Bo Bridges on Twitter
August 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
August, 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
September 2009
Fiesta Hermosa

The bi-annual Fiesta Hermosa is here again! Labor Day weekend – September 5th through the 7th – the Pier and surrounding streets will be shut down for a three day vendor and fair extravaganza attracting over 100,000 people. Stop by Bo Bridges Gallery and the booth out front to see some exciting new images. We’ll have refreshments compliments of Gatorade and live music throughout the holiday weekend.

Vail, CO

Bo Bridges will be going back to Vail in September to do a commericial shoot for Hawaiian Island Creations sunblock. Check those photos out next month!

Van Morrison

It’s Vegas again for Bo Bridges in September to shoot the legendary Van Morrison at the Hard Rock Hotel. Don’t miss these photos!