“I’m lucky to have had Callaway, a highly skilled photographer who clearly cares about his student’s growth. The foundational elements he taught me prepared the way for my success as a photojournalist with work published around the world.”
— Kaylee Greenlee Beal (Freelance Photojournalist)
“Curtis Callaway’s professionalism and commitment to teaching the next generation of photographers is only matched by his love of the craft. His constructive criticism and particular insights have allowed his students (many of which are photography novices) to develop their skills rapidly and quickly places them as in-demand. His own images capture his unique sense of adventure and zest for the world around him. Always focused on innovation, quality, and engagement, his love of teaching and photography is unparalleled.”
— Siegrid Massey
“Callaway is generous with his resources, which makes learning from him so valuable. He takes the craft seriously and it is his top priority to help his students succeed. He is supportive yet wants his students to be challenged. I learned more from Callaway than I ever thought possible.”
— Amy Rickabaugh
“Callaway is by far the best photography and video instructor I've ever had! He goes the extra mile to help with whatever you may need help with - choosing a camera to buy, practicing lighting, or just shooting all kinds of things in general. On top of being an incredible instructor, he’s fun and easy going. If you're remotely interested in photography, I highly suggest his course. As a fellow photographer myself, I can say that Callaway's course was my favorite out of all the courses I’ve taken - I by far got the most out of it…just take it!”
— Becca Chapman
“Callaway led a small group of students on a Baylor mission trip to Costa Rica where we traveled to different areas of the country all while honing our photography skills and learning how best to serve our ecosystems. It is obvious from the start how passionate Callaway is for photography and for teaching others. He is brilliant, patient, and generous.
— Eliza Newman
“Professor Callaway is one of the reasons why my experience at Baylor University was so special—not only is he an amazing professor and teacher, but he truly goes above and beyond to best educate his students. I have only heard high praises from other students that have taken his classes, and without his guidance I would not be the photographer I am today. Truly learning the ins and outs of the camera and the power of each tool allowed me to push myself to be more creative and artistic. He comes with so much experience, and so many great stories to tell. I cannot recommend Professor Callaway enough—he is the best teacher I have had.”
— Tyler Bui - Operations Manager
“Curtis Callaway has been a mentor and teacher of mine for the past year and a half, teaching me the art of photography and the essence of being a good person. I had no background in photography but I certainly was curious about it and that's what Callaway thinks is important. I can recall a couple of times that I wanted to give up because I didn't think I was as good as my classmates. However, Callaway believed in me and pushed me to find my creative style. I went on to photograph senior graduates and fashion editorial shoots where I excelled and gained confidence in my abilities. Without Curtis Callaway's teaching, I would not have the passion and grit to chase what I love today.”
— Lexy Norman
“Callaway once spent countless hours helping me out with a project. We were having issues with our gear, but he stayed and was willing to spend the time and energy troubleshooting until we were able to work everything out. He won’t stop until he feels like he’s helped you get exactly what you’re going for — what an incredible hands-on teacher!”