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March 26, 2013

Playing with ponies... what better fun can 2 girls have?

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: Bronwen has been photographing thoroughbreds professionally in Australia since 1995. With an artistic eye that cannot be replicated she is widely regarded as a leader in her field and has a reputation for consistently creating of spectacular racetrack and stud farm imagery. She has been a fully accredited press racetrack photographer since 1993 in both NSW and her home state of Victoria, and she holds one of the three Restricted Commrercial Licences issued by Racing Victoria Limited. In addition to her work on the racetrack Bronwen is the leading commercial stallion photographer in Australia and one of the best in the world. Bronwen's technical skills are complemened by an artistic eye that simply can't be taught and a deep, lifelong love and understanding of horses, all of which drives her to capture arresting images that are admired throughout the bloodstock world. Her experience and expertise is unmatched and she pioneered a fresh approach to thoroughbred photography and marketing. She has been entrusted with some of the world's best stallions and her work continues to set the industry benchmark.

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