“It’s always a surprise and I know there’s competition out there,” sports-action photographer Bo Bridges says of taking the Best of the Beach title again this year. “I’m just doing my day-to-day work.” Recently, the South Bay native’s day-to-day has entailed its share of high-profile work: traveling nationally with Sony’s athletes and shooting movie posters for the likes of “Brick Mansions,” which stars the late Paul Walker, and the French/Canadian TV series “Transporter.” This past year alone, he’s traveled to Fiji, Indonesia, Morocco, London, Paris and Mexico, but the Manhattan Beach resident manages to rooted. His Instagram account is a steady 
South Bay stream, including aerial shots of the majestic Pacific coastline as well as great white sightings. Recently revamped, his gallery in downtown Manhattan Beach now has a new viewing room, lounge area and LCD screens. In April, he plans to throw an event with half the proceeds from custom pieces benefiting local schools. “To have a gallery and to have it succeed is something to be proud of,” he says. “I’m thankful to my fans and my clients.” — EK
Bo Bridges: 1108 Manhattan Ave., MB. 310-937-3764. BoBridgesGallery.com
Runner up: ESMoA, 208 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245. esmoa.org
