The first meeting of panoramic photographers was held in April 1984. Many
of the participants were using the old Cirkut panning cameras and felt they
wanted a network of photographers with a similar interest in panoramic photography.
Harold Lewis was elected the first President and Richard Fowler as Secretary/Treasurer.
Past Officers
Date
Presidents,
Secretary/Treasurers(*deceased)
4/84-4/88
Harold Lewis,
Richard Fowler*
4/88-10/93
David Paskin*,
Richard Fowler*
10/93-4/95
Chet Hanchett,
Richard Fowler*
4/95-10/96
Bob Erickson,
Addie Lorber
10/96-4/98
Fred Yake,
Addie Lorber
4/98-10/99
Denis Tremblay,
Addie Lorber
10/99- 3/01
Liz Hymans,
Richard Schneider
3/01-10/02
Peter Lorber,
Richard Schneider
10/02-4/04
Ron Klein,
Jean Yake
4/04-10/05
D. John McCarthy,
Jean Yake
11/05-present
Tom Bleich,
Fran Stetina and Steve Delroy
Key Milestones
Date
Event
'84
First convention held at Hampton, Virginia
'87
Magazine has first 2 advertisers
'93
Establish IAPP Bylaws, elect Officers and Board of Directors
'95
Panoramic Exhibit at Chicago Museum Science & Industry
IAPP website launches
'97
Incorporate with non-profit IRS status
First color issue of Panorama magazine
Qualified Panoramic Photographer, QPP, program established