Preserving the past.
Fostering the future.
Since 1965.
The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum honors those who have made great contributions to the field of photography and preserves historic photographs and cameras to share with the world.
The museum houses 6,000-square-feet of gallery and exhibition space in the Grand Center area of St. Louis, one of the country’s densest cultural districts. Inside, a permanent tribute to the Hall of Fame Inductees stands alongside rotating exhibits from IPHF and partner collections.
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.
Patty Wente
CEO and President
Stephen Bruns
Graphic Design and Exhibitions
Eva Klingenberg
User Experience and Educational Events Manager
Zach Turner
Office Manager
Tom Eschen
Development Consultant
Amy Burger
Media Relations
Margie Manne
Special Events Associate
Donald McKenna
Lead Curator
Greg Barth
Michael Daft
Richard Sprengeler
Carl Valle
Kathy Koerper
Ken Knochel
Derek Powers
A celebrated board of leaders passionate about preserving and honoring the art of photography.
James Cooper
St. Louis, MO/Chairman of the Board
Scott Kurkian
Atlanta, GA/ Treasurer
G. Robert Bishop
St. Louis, MO / Secretary
Mark Botterman
St. Louis, MO/Emeritus Representative
David Capes
St. Louis, MO
Bill Carrier
St. Louis, MO/Emeritus Board Member
Robert Denlow
St. Louis, MO
Drew Karandjeff
St. Louis, MO
Ken Kranzberg
St. Louis, MO
Bob McCoole
St. Louis, MO
Jill McGuire
St. Louis, MO
Dick Miles
St. Louis, MO/ Emeritus Chairman of the Board
Pat Sly
St. Louis, MO/Emeritus Representative
Steve Smith
St. Louis, MO
Travis Threats
St. Louis, MO
Blanche Touhill
St. Louis, MO
Rob Wagner
Oklahoma City, OK/Emeritus Board Member
Michael Weisbrod
St. Louis, MO
Anna Harris
St. Louis, MO/Emeritus Representative
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.
- 1965
- The Photographic Arts and Sciences Foundation (PASF) is born. The next decade focused on adding to a growing collection of historic prints, cameras and equipment.
- 1977
- The International Photography Hall of Fame (IPHF) doors first open in Santa Barbara, California – as part University Museums at the Brooks Institute of Photography.
- 1983
- The IPHF relocates to the Kirkpatrick Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- 2013
- After the IPHF’s largest capital campaign to date, a new museum opens in the Grand Center Arts District in St. Louis, Missouri.
- Today
- The IPHF mission continues sharing the art of photography, with thousands of photographs from more than 500 artists in a permanent collection.
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
