About Curtis Corlew

I've loved photography since I got my first camera 1971. This love affair has taken me from exhibiting my work at the M.H. deYoung Museum in San Francisco to the sidelines of NFL football games, from political conventions to natural disasters, and from from the darkroom into the exciting world of digital photography.

As a professional photojournalist I enjoyed getting to look “behind the curtain” at concerts, theatrical productions and the lives of the people I photographed. As a newspaper photo editor I enjoyed working with young photojournalists and launching them on their own careers. Now, as an instructor, I live to pass on my passion for photography, and to help students learn to see, and photograph, like professionals.

When I'm not teaching, I like to take extended bicycle tours on which, not surprisingly, I chronicle photographically.

Announcing "Photography in Cuba"

Join photography professor Curtis Corlew for a week of location photography in Cuba.
You’ll learn how to hone both your technical skills and artistic skills as we explore the unique cities, landscapes and meet the people of Cuba. You’ll visit fascinating locations daily that most American’s can only dream of seeing, and learn techniques to help you capture the essence of each location. You’ll get individual feedback on your photographs and a chance to be part of our class-created book “Visions of Cuba”
Students need to supply your own digital camera and camera media cards.