2025 Hall of Fame
Induction & Awards Ceremony
October 11, 2025
Saturday 6pm ET
Indy Art Center
820 E 67th St,
Indianapolis, IN
World-Renowned Photographers to Gather in Indianapolis for Hall of Fame Awards Celebration
Public invited to photo exhibition, special events, and the 2025 Hall of Fame Induction at the Indy Art Center
October 7–11, the International Photography Hall of Fame will welcome some of the world’s most celebrated photographers for a weeklong series of events in partnership with the Indy Art Center.
Introducing the 2025 Class of Hall of Fame Honorees
(Click on Portraits to View Biographies)
David Burnett
Keith Carter
Adger Cowans
Sheila Metzner
Lee Miller
Zanele Muholi
Stephen Shore
The 2025 Hall of Fame Ceremony will held at the Indy Art Center, 820 E 67th St, Indianapolis, IN.
2025 Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 6:00 PM
Indy Art Center
Join the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) and Indy Art Center as we celebrate IPHF’s 60th anniversary with the 2025 Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony. The evening begins with a cocktail reception featuring heavy appetizers, followed by silent and live auctions of photographs donated by awardees and other renowned artists.
The highlight of the night is the induction of the 2025 Class of Honorees—David Burnett, Keith Carter, Adger Cowans, Sheila Metzner, Lee Miller (posthumous), and Stephen Shore—whose artistry and vision have shaped the history of photography. IPHF will also present its Visionary Award to acclaimed South African photographer Zanele Muholi (they/them), whose groundbreaking work celebrates identity and challenges injustice. Don’t miss this extraordinary night honoring the innovators and legends of photography.
Tickets: $275 (also available as part of All in Pass)
Panel Discussion with Hall of Fame Awardees and Guests
Hosted by Frederick van Johnson, TWiP Podcast
Friday, October 10, 2025, 6 - 8 PM
Indy Art Center
Join Hall of Fame awardees for an engaging panel discussion moderated by Frederick Van Johnson, host and co-founder of the This Week in Photo (TWiP) podcast and leader of Content and New Media for SmugMug, Flickr, and TWiP.
Panelists include: David Burnett, Keith Carter, Adger Cowans, Sheila Metzner, Zanele Muholi, and Keron Psillas
Tickets: $50 (also available as part of All in Pass)
Panel discussion host Frederick van Johnson
Workshop led by award winning author and photographer Keron Psillas
The Photographic Book
4-Day Workshop with Keron Psillas
October 7–10, 2025
Daily: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Indy Art Center
Transform your photography into a compelling photobook in this intensive four-day workshop with award-winning photographer and author Keron Psillas. Explore sequencing, layout, typography, and design fundamentals while receiving hands-on instruction with Blurb Bookwright and other self-publishing and fine-art printing options. Group discussions, critiques, and design exercises will help you refine your vision and leave with practical tools to create a visually striking and emotionally resonant photographic book.
Registration: $1200, $1100 for IPHF Members
Includes Ticket to the Panel Discussion
The Evolution of Digital Photography: Photoshop, Lightroom & Beyond
Saturday, 10 AM - Noon, October 11, 2025
Indy Art Center
Join us for a special in-person lecture and live demonstration with Jeff Schewe, an award-winning advertising photographer and a pioneer in the development of Adobe Photoshop, Camera Raw, and Lightroom.
Schewe will share stories from the early days of digital photography—even before Photoshop existed—and demonstrate how he uses these tools to create and refine his fine art photography. He’ll also discuss the rise of AI-generated imagery, offering his perspective on where photographers should (and shouldn’t) embrace these new technologies.
With over 40 years of experience in both commercial and fine art photography, Schewe has left an indelible mark on the field. Recognized as an Epson Stylus Pro, an Apple Master of the Medium, and a Photoshop Hall of Fame inductee, he continues to inspire through writing, workshops, and exhibitions, including his acclaimed Black and White in Antarctica series.
Tickets: Free to the Public, Registration Required
Jeff Schewe portrait © Kevin Raber
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Discounted lodging is available at the Marriott Indianapolis North during the week from Monday, October 6 through Sunday, October 12. This limited-time offer of $179 a night is available exclusively for guests attending Hall of Fame Awards Week at the Indy Art Center. Link to review and book rooms in receipt.
For More information Contact:
Elizabeth Sanjuan
Phone: (305) 710-2729
Elizabeth.Sanjuan@iphf.org
A Week of Events Celebrating the Art and Science of Photography
Schedule of Events:
Tuesday – Friday, October 7–10, 2025
Master Photography Workshop with Keron Psillas
– The Photographic Book
Workshop: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily
Friday Panel Discussion ticket included
Friday, October 10, 2025
Hall of Fame Panel Discussion & Reception
Wine Reception & Meet and Greet with Attending Awardees: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Panel Discussion with Awardees and Guest Speakers:
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 11, 2025
The Evolution of Digital Photography: Photoshop, Lightroom & Beyond with Jeff Schewe
Talk & Demonstration – 10:00 AM – Noon
Free Admission, Registration Required
Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony
Cocktail Reception with Awardees & Heavy Appetizers:
5:30 – 7:00 PMSilent and Live Auctions of Donated Images
Induction & Awards Ceremony Honoring the 2025 Class of Inductees and Awardees: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
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