Mark A. Philbrick retires this month after an incredible 40-year career as the university photographer.
To mark the occasion, we've chosen 40 pictures (among millions of options) to share in this slideshow.
In a 2008 devotional, President Cecil O. Samuelson recognized Mark as an "unsung hero
"He is equally comfortable capturing with his cameras the images of prophets, performers, and players—all the while recognizing that his service to Brigham Young University is his focus, rather than any recognition that might rightfully accrue to him," Samuelson said.
But the recognition for his talents came anyway. Mark's photos of BYU earned him the distinction as the nation's top university photographer an unprecedented eight times. With Mark retiring this year, the University Photographer's Association of America decided to put his name on the award permanently, naming it The Mark A. Philbrick Photographer of the Year.
This month Mark hands the reins to his protege, Jaren S. Wilkey.
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COUGARSflags.jpg
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1983FTB Steve Young Touchdown.jpg
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Quarterback Factory
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5183 B 19.jpg
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bradley.jpg
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Bronco rider.jpg
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Cross Country Nationals.jpg
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Handoff
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05wSWM UW Action 404.JPG
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06FTB UT 0942.JPG
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0810-57 095A.JPG
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10mBKB vs Utah State 671.JPG
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2012 portfollio 068.JPG
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11-12wGYM poster 221.jpg
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Davies Dunk
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13FTB vs Boise-mark 1920c.jpg
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14FTB at Texas 1012.jpg
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15FTB at Nebraska 1868.JPG
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1062A-White wash Y4.jpg
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Oaks as Cosmo BkB414 A 4.jpg
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3-64.jpg
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5477 B 14a.jpg
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7551 J 12.jpg
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0904-53 0274.JPG
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1405-03 143.JPG
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2158 P 37 Law Dedication.jpg
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2058 22.jpg
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2321 24.jpg
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Bell tower.jpg
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GEN 8009-11.jpg
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3533 13A.jpg
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6688 C 40a.jpg
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1305-58 1528.JPG
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1407-08 231.jpg
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1508-105 0088.JPG
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Philbrick river.JPG
Jaren S. Wilkey/BYU Photo
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COUGARSflags.jpg
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1983FTB Steve Young Touchdown.jpg
Mark A. Philbrick/BYU Photo
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Quarterback Factory
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5183 B 19.jpg
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bradley.jpg
Mark A. Philbrick/BYU Photo
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Bronco rider.jpg
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Cross Country Nationals.jpg
Mark A. Philbrick/BYU Photo
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Handoff
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05wSWM UW Action 404.JPG
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06FTB UT 0942.JPG
Mark A. Philbrick/BYU Photo
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0810-57 095A.JPG
Mark A. Philbrick/BYU Photo
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10mBKB vs Utah State 671.JPG
Mark A. Philbrick/BYU Photo
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2012 portfollio 068.JPG
Mark A. Philbrick/BYU Photo
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11-12wGYM poster 221.jpg
Mark A. Philbrick/BYU Photo
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Davies Dunk
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13FTB vs Boise-mark 1920c.jpg
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14FTB at Texas 1012.jpg
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15FTB at Nebraska 1868.JPG
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1309-12 669b.jpg
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1062A-White wash Y4.jpg
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Oaks as Cosmo BkB414 A 4.jpg
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3-64.jpg
Mark A. Philbrick/BYU Photo
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5477 B 14a.jpg
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7551 J 12.jpg
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0904-53 0274.JPG
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1405-03 143.JPG
Mark A. Philbrick/BYU Photo
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2158 P 37 Law Dedication.jpg
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2058 22.jpg
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2321 24.jpg
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Bell tower.jpg
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GEN 8009-11.jpg
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3533 13A.jpg
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6688 C 40a.jpg
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0807-50 0801.jpg
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0907-46 072.JPG
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1210-42 07.JPG
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1305-58 1528.JPG
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1407-08 231.jpg
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1508-105 0088.JPG
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Philbrick river.JPG
Jaren S. Wilkey/BYU Photo
