There is a very specific magic that happens when a hot California day slides into a hazy, unpredictable summer night.
This Friday, I am pairing two frames that capture that exact transition—from daytime beauty to late-night trouble.
The first shot is a slice of pure local history. It’s my friend playing pool at the old Bub's Pierview Pub—a legendary local dive that isn't even there anymore. He’s leaning back, smoking a cigarette, looking off to the side, completely bathed in the cool, moody glow of a lit-up Blue Moon neon sign. If you’ve spent any real time around the neighborhood bar scene, you already know this guy. He’s a staple.
I’m pairing that memory with a second frame: an outdoor market and spirits sign glowing as a beacon in the late evening sky.
Together, these photos feel like the ultimate summer itinerary. The rustic daytime market gives way to the neon-lit neon dive. Because I shot these on expired film, the degraded chemistry perfectly captures that slightly blurry, nostalgic, 'did that night actually happen?' feeling.
It’s a tribute to the local spots that disappear, the faces that stay the same, and the late nights we never want to forget.
Bub's might be gone, but the vibe lives on. Both of these frames are officially dropping as high-quality local postcards and archival prints. Perfect for sending to a friend who used to drink under that neon moon.