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SIGMA University Student Q&A – Shelby Brewer, John Brown University

Shelby Brewer, a freshman at John Brown University, entered the SIGMA 60th Anniversary scholarship contest in late 2021, winning the “Authenticity” category for still photography.

In this interview, Shelby sits down with SIGMA America to talk about her winning submission, her journey as an artist, how she discovered photography, what gear she’s using, and what she hopes to do in the future.

For more information about SIGMA University — our effort to support higher education in photography and cinematography — please visit:

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Check out all of the winners for the SIGMA 60th Anniversary Scholarship competition at sigmaphoto.com/60th-anniversary.

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Southern University’s “Human Jukebox” Partners with SIGMA to Bring Their Videos to the Next Level

The Southern University Marching Band – aka the "Human Jukebox" – is renowned for their signature musical style and incredible choreography, but it truly needs to be seen to be believed! Thanks to the hard work of the student video production team, and a partnership with SIGMA, the amazing efforts of the band and dancers have never looked better.

One Young Artist, One Grand Prize, 200 Lego Photos (and Counting)

Sometimes, passion for photography can lead to unexpected results. What began as a creative whim for 16-year-old Megan Mitchel ended with a grand prize package from the Rocky Mountain School of Photography, including a new SIGMA lens! Learn more about this annual contest and Megan's story.