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HE’S just 15, but already budding photographer Bryce Ostini has hit the big time, working alongside Erebus Motorsport for the Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour.
Erebus had a training academy to foster young drivers, engineers and pit crew where they could hone their skills. This year they extended the academy to include the media, and Bryce was selected as a photographer in the program.
Western Advocate photographer Zenio Lapka, who worked with Erebus Motorsport on the venture, said it was the opportunity of a lifetime for the young photographer.
“Erebus contacted me through the Western Advocate because they wanted to get a young photographer entrenched in the team,” Mr Lapka said.
When approached by Erebus, he instantly thought of Bryce.
“He was a standout in a recent photographic competition,” he said.
Shooting in the pits yesterday, Bryce said the experience had exceeded all expectations.
“I’ve loved it,” he said.
“I’ve been able to do interviews, photos, promotional stuff. I’ve been out on the track and up on the Mount with Zen and learnt so much.”
Bryce said he was amazed at the freedom he has been given in the role.
“I thought I’d be standing back and maybe just taking one shot, but I’ve gotten to go out on the track and shoot whatever I want.
“It’s like being a freelance [photographer],” he said.
“I’ve absolutely loved it.”
Bryce thanked Erebus for the opportunity to be part of the academy, as well as Zenio for being his mentor, and Rick from Camera House in Orange, who ordered in a lens especially for Bryce to use this weekend.