To educate the public about photographic history; collect, exhibit and preserve historical items and images; and honor significant contributors to the evolution of the art and science of photographic imaging.
Stephen Bruns
Director of Operations
Amy Burger
Media Relations
Donald McKenna
Lead Curator
Greg Barth
Michael Daft
Richard Sprengeler
Carl Valle
A celebrated board of leaders passionate about preserving and honoring the art of photography.
G. Robert Bishop
Vero Beach FL/Co-Chair
Mark Braun
St. Louis, MO/Co-Chair
Scott Kurkian
Atlanta, GA/Treasurer
David Capes
St. Louis, MO
Robert George
St. Louis, MO
Ken Kranzberg
St. Louis, MO
Dick Miles
St. Louis, MO
Robert Wagner
Oklahoma City, OK
When the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) association created the Photographic Art and Science Foundation, their largest goal was promoting the history of art and industry. In 1965, that mission led the Foundation to establish a permanent dedication to recognize historic photographers and inventors. In 1977, the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum was created.
As part of the international efforts behind IPHF, the Sister City Collaborative is bridges culture between sister cities, St. Louis, Missouri, and Nanjing, China. Tim Hermann, CEO, board chairman and owner of Collins&Hermann, has been the greatest influence on establishing this cultural exchange. He lives most of the year in Shenzhen, China, and pushed for the creation of an outreach program. With collaboration from St. Louis World Trade Center and the Nanjing office of Sister Cities, IPHF is now able to host groups to explore St. Louis and learn more about the city through the lens of photography.
Special thanks to sponsors of the Sister City Collaborative,
Anna Harris, Joseph Trad, Tim Hermann, Jay Nathanson, the Kranzberg Gallery and these generous organizations