September 09 newsletter

Hurley Pro at Trestles
September 13-19, 2009
Nearly 5,000 people showed up to watch Mick Fanning dominate the final heat of the 2009 Hurley Pro. Fanning beat out Kelly Slater in the semi-finals and Ventura’s Dane Reynolds in the finals. Bo Bridges was there to capture the Aussie’s victory. Check the Spit Studio Blog and BoBridges.com for more pictures from the contest.

Van Morrison in Vegas
September 2009
The Hard Rock, Las Vegas flew Bo and his assistant out to be the house photographer for a few nights. During his stay he managed to get some great images and video of Van Morrison and his band. The black and white panoramic photo from the performace is 60″x27″ and is a limited edition of 30. Check out the website and blog to see the images.

Surfer Poll Awards
September 11, 2009
Bo attended the 2009 Surfer Poll Awards and was invited to sit with Britt Galland and his brother, Grant, at the Bubble Gum Surf Wax table. The two brothers invented the wax back in 1984. Bo was happy to hear they are bringing it back. Check it out at www.bubblegumsurfwax.com.

Vail
September 2009
Bo cruised over to Vail, CO in September to get away from the summer heat for a weekend. Fall was in full effect in the mountains of Colorado and some fantastic pictures came from it. Canoeing up on a moose at Lost Lake made the highlight of the trip. The blog has more photos and check the website to purchase your favorite landscape shot.

Deep Sea Fishing off Mexico
September 2009
4:30 AM wake up call for Bo who set out to document an incredible deep sea fishing adventure with Scott Gurney and Jarrod Dogan on their 38 foot Contender. With 750 HP they moved at 55 mph in open ocean 100 miles south of the border and 70 miles out to sea. The three of them caught over two dozen Ahi Tuna and Yellowtail. Check out Scott’s company at gurneyproductions.com and Jarrod’s at hybridtees.com. Bo put together a great video/photo montage of the day, check it out at www.bobridges.com.and the blog spitstudio.com.


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Charity Functions
September 2009
This month two local businesses held charity functions in which Bo donated art to be auctioned off for their cause. Come into the gallery on Hermosa Ave. to purchase your own original print!

Fiesta Hermosa
September 2009
The semi-annual Fiesta Hermosa was during Labor Day weekend on Hermosa Ave. Bo Bridges and crew had a booth right out front to display new artwork to the large crowds that formed over the weekend. After grabbing a free Gatorade provided by Bo Bridges and Gatorade, the Fiesta Hermosa go-ers funneled into the Gallery – attracted by the music from the two live DJs, DJ Sleeper and DJ Megs, over the weekend. Large groups of people are now more aware of Bo Bridges’ amazing photography and extremely unique gallery. Stop by soon if you haven’t had a chance. Check out the blog for video and pictures from the day!

Cheap Trick in Las Vegas
September 2009
John Varvatos opened a retail store in the Hard Rock Hotel, Las Vegas in September. Cheap Trick performed a private show for the event. Bo captured the red carpet and all the on stage action. Check out the blog for more video and images from the night.

Cover of Luxury Life & Style’s Southbay Magazine
September 2009
Bo’s photo of the interior of a local home made the cover of the latest issue of Luxury Life and Style Magazine. The creativity in the photography to display the architecture and decorating of the home captured the minds of thousands of Southern Californian residents as they picked up their local Luxury Life and Style. If you’d like Bo to shoot your home, contact us at 310-937-3764.

Mick Kelleher Interview at Bo Bridges Gallery
September 2009
Mick Kelleher – from the band MK and the Gentleman – came into Spit Studio for an interview to be featured on the Amped Energy website. They’re currently running a campeign called “Whats Next” and featuring different individuals. The interview at the gallery gives a sneak peak of the amazing space where Bo Bridges houses his artwork. Stop in to get a better look!

USC Practice
September 2009
Bo Bridges headed off to LA to take pictures of how Pete Carroll keeps the Trojans in line during their 2009 season practice. Some of the pictures from the day are on USC Blog – check it out here. Our blog and website also feature USC Football photos.

Iconic Photographers
September 24, 2009
Time Warner Cable ran a special on Thursday the 24th called Iconic Photographers, Bo Bridges was a feature photographer and is honored to be a part of it. Watch the clip from the show on our blog.

Autograph Cards for Fuel
September 2009
Fox contacted Bo Bridges in September to use his photos for an autograph signing. The archived photos Bo Bridges took of of Andy Irons and Bucky Lasek were used on the autograph cards for the Fuel event. If you would like to search Bo Bridges archive for any of your photographic needs, go to BoBridges.com and type in the Search Box on the top right. Please contact us if you need a photo you don’t see or anything else specific.

USC vs. WSU
September 26, 2009
College football season is here! USC played Washington State Univeristy on September 26th and Bo was able to attend to take pictures of the action. The photos are great! Images are available on the website for editorial and for viewing on the blog. Contact the gallery at susan@bobridges.com if you would like Bo to take photos of your sporting event.

Custom Installations
September 2009
Locals have taken advantage of Bo Bridges artwork and have decorated their homes or businesses. You too can transform your living space by adding a Bo Bridges original. If you need help placing images in the perfect location, simply send us a picture of your wall and we will digitally drop Bo Bridges artwork in to allow you to take a peek at how the room may soon look. Send us an e-mail (susan@bobridges.com) to get started!

The 11′x2′ Burning Sunset panoramic image, featured above, was installed by us last week. It is printed directly on aluminum substrate that floats about one inch off the wall. The 9′x6′ Aspen Tree triptych image, featured above, was printed on archival semi-gloss canvas and the Skateboards, featured above, were printed with a matt vinyl.

We can offer any panoramic size, up to 20 feet, that may fit your needs. We offer any type or version of the mediums listed as well as prints directly onto bamboo and other artistic materials. Call us to get creative with a Bo Bridges photograph and make it uniquely yours.

Skate Book
September 2009
Now available at the gallery are several different versions of Mike Ballard’s Skatebook. Check them out at www.skatebook.tv and come into the gallery to purchase your own unique coffee table book for only $25.

Holiday Events
2009
Bo Bridges 3000 sqft two story space in Hermosa Beach can be the perfect location for your 2009 holiday events. Whether it’s work, family, play. The space is available for rent for the evening or weekend. Send at email to susan@bobridges.com for any further questions and to receive our contract.

Follow Spit Studio/Bo Bridges on Twitter
September 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
September 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. We have a new Fan Page feature -Bo Bridges Photography- that we’d love for you to join!

Sneak Peak to Next Month’s Events
October 2009
Private Events

Bo Bridges Gallery will be hosting a few private events at the gallery. Let us know if you’d like to have your event there as well!

Alice Cooper

Bo will be back out in Vegas next month to shoot Alice Cooper. Check back to see images from the show.

Huge Design!

Bo is working on a huge design and install for a 100,000 square foot creative firm in Cypress, CA.

Meistrell Family

Bo will be shooting the Meistrell family, starters of Body Glove, in October for an editorial feature story coming soon.

Cocktail Party at the Gallery

Stay tuned to RSVP on October 29th for a private gallery show and live performance at Bo Bridges Gallery. MK and the Gentleman and Adam Topol, the dummer from Jack Johnson’s band, will be playing live. The gallery event will be from 6-10 and busses will be available to head over to Saint Rocke for the afterparty.

U2

U2, check Bo’s photo of Bono below, will be performing on October 25th at the RoseBowl.