IPhoto opens and a white screen appears with no photos

Hi when I open iPhoto it appears on my screen but is white with no photos and then it shuts down. I was just using iphoto last night and everything worked fine. I have over several thousands of photos and do not want to lose them. I know the photos have not been deleted because I can find them on iMovie.
How can I fix iPhoto so it works properly without shutting down?

Hello Twehrly,
It seems you are unable to access iPhoto due to it crashing. That would concern me as well. The following article provides some steps you may want to explore:
OS X Yosemite: If an app freezes or quits unexpectedly
There are several suggestions to try.
If the app is frozen, force quit the app. Click the app’s window, then choose Apple menu > Force Quit. You can also press Option-Command (⌘)-Esc, select the app, then click Force Quit.
When you force an app to quit, you may lose unsaved changes.
If the app quit, reopen it by clicking Reopen in the dialog that appears.
Restart your Mac. For more information, see Restart your Mac.
Read the app’s documentation to check if it’s compatible with your version of OS X.
Open another file in the app. There may be a problem with the original file.
Check for updates to your software.
Disconnect any peripheral devices you just connected (for example, a printer). They may not be compatible with your version of OS X.
Uninstall any app plug-ins or enhancements from other manufacturers.
If you recently updated the app or OS X, a plug-in or enhancement you installed may no longer be compatible.
Use Apple Diagnostics or Apple Hardware Test. These tools can tell you if hardware you installed, such as additional memory, is incompatible, improperly installed, or defective.
Restart your Mac in safe mode. For more information, see Restart your Mac in safe mode.
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Bobby_D

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