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Dana Hursey

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Dana Hursey is an award-winning commercial advertising and fine art photographer.
With over three decades of high level experience producing major c...ampaigns for companies such as Lowe’s Home Improvements, Disney, Volkswagen, Four Seasons and UnitedHealthcare, Dana has an expansive knowledge of both the industry and craft of photography.

Dana received his BFA in Photography from Art Center College of Design and is regularly
invited back as a guest lecturer and occasionally teaches selected workshops and courses.

Lighting, Composition, and storytelling are at the heart of each of his productions and is what keeps clients coming back for more.

His numerous awards include both his commercial as well as fine artwork, and he has been
featured in several one-man exhibitions both in the U.S. and abroad. Dana has been named
one of the 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide by Lürzer’s Archive Magazine. He also
received great acclaim for his 14 Days in Great Britain Documentary Series as well as his
visuals in the “Cart for a Cause” Cookbook, sponsored by Lexus, featuring 35 of L.A.’s top
chefs, and their recipes, with 100% of proceeds going to the St. Vincent Meals on Wheels Program.

Dana is also a member of American Photographic Artists (APA) and has served as its National President. Show more

Images from health-lifestyle Gallery
Galleries

Dana Hursey

Unapologetically Indulgent

Woman sitting at dining room table spooning Marie's Salad Dressing into her mouth. ©2021 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Coffee House

Portrait of a small business owner leaning on the counter of his coffee house. for PacifiCare Health Systems. © 2004 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

On the Green at Trump National

Photograph of a woman walking across a green at Trump National - Los Angeles with a golf bag over her shoulder. for UnitedHealthcare. © 2005 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Doctor Visit

Photograph of a female doctor escorting a girl down the hallway of a doctors office as the girl talks to the doctor. for Pacificare Health Systems. © 2005 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

A Walk in the Park

Photograph of a black couple taking a stroll in a park and enjoying each other's company. for Pacificare Health Systems. © 2005 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Seniors Dancing

Photograph of a senior couple laughing and dancing in a park. for UnitedHealthcare. © 2005 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Story Time

Photograph of a teacher surrounded by several school children in a classroom. She is sharing a story book with them. of UnitedHealthcare. © 2010 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Construction Site

Photograph of a foreman at a construction site, giving instructions over a walkie talkie. for UnitedHealthcare. © 2010 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Spinning

Photograph of a slightly overweight man on a spinning cycle in his garage, for UnitedHealthcare. © 2010 Dana Hursey Photography

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Dana Hursey

Design Studio

Photograph of co-workers at a design studio working on a project together. for Favilli Studio. © 2011 Dana Hursey Photography

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Dana Hursey

Scale

Stylized photograph of an African American Female standing profile on a scale in her bathroom smiling about her weight. for UnitedHealthcare. © 2011 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Family Cooking Dinner

Photograph of a family in the kitchen all pitching in to make dinner. for UnitedHealthcare. © 2011 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Jenga!

Photograph of a family sitting around a table playing Jenga and laughing as the tower falls. for UnitedHealthcare. © 2011 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Family Fun

Photograph of a family in their living room. Mom and Dad are sitting on the couch and son and daughter are on the floor in front of them having fun, playing a video game. for UnitedHealthcare. © 2011 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Go Fly a Kite!

Photograph of a father and son at a park, flying a kite. for UnitedHealthcare. © 2011 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Hopscotch

Photograph of a mother and daughter playing hopscotch. for UnitedHealthcare. © 2011 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Cycling

Photograph of a couple riding their bicycles in a park. for UnitedHealthcare. © 2011 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Go Fetch!

Photograph of a woman at a park throwing a ball and her dog running towards camera to fetch it. for UnitedHealthcare. © 2011 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Jogging

Photograph of a couple jogging lakeside at sunset. for UnitedHealthcare. © 2011 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Manduka 4

Portrait of two women laughing as they embrace against a lime green background. © Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

VR Gaming

Photograph of friends watching each other play a virtual reality game. for Survios. © 2015 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Downtown Santa Monica - Smiling Male Portrait

Portrait of an African American male wearing a hat and looking off camera with a big smile with a colorful wall in the background on the streets of Downtown Santa Monica, CA. © Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Third Street Promenade Performer

Photograph of a singer | songwriter performing on a sunny day at the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica CA. for Downtown Santa Monica. © 2017 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Billiards at the Bungalow

Photograph of a couple playing pool and having cocktails at the Bungalow at the Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. for Downtown Santa Monica. © 2017 Dana Hursey Photography

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Dana Hursey

Downtown Santa Monica Farmer's Market

Photograph of a couple shopping at the Farmer's Market on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, CA. for Downtown Santa Monica. © 2017 Dana Hursey Photography

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Dana Hursey

Photograph of a man at home in a hospital bed interacting with his children. © Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Dance Like a Dad 2

Photograph of a dad dancing intensely in his back yard with his son, for fatherhood.gov. © 2019 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Geese at the Park

Photograph of Grandparents with their grandchildren watching as a group of geese and their goslings parade by. for Pacificare Health Systems. © Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Golfing at Trump National

Wide angle photograph of a man getting ready to tee off at Trump National Golf Course - Los Angeles, in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. for UnitedHealthcare. © 2005 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Power Walk

Photograph of a senior female briskly walking through a park setting for UnitedHealthCare © 2005 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Happy Health Benefits

Trio of three happy seniors thrilled about their Vision, Hearing, and Dental benefits all against brightly colored backgrounds. © 2020 Dana Hursey Photography

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Dana Hursey

Injector

Photograph of a female scientist inserting an injector into a sample tube. for House Ear Institute. © 2004 Dana Hursey Photography

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Dana Hursey

Inner Ear

Photograph of a Physician looking at an inner ear specimen coating in a jar of fluid. for House Ear Institute. © 2004 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Freedom

Wide angle photograph of a woman in a field of yellow grass with her arms outstretched and head thrown back, looking towards a big blue sky. © Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Liz

Portrait of an African American female in stylish business attire, sitting in a chair against a light blue wall looking profile to the right. © Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Out at the Mailbox

Photograph of an African American Couple standing in front of their house at the mailbox, with big smiles, for Secure Horizons. © Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Unapologetically Flexitarian

Woman sitting on patio bench enjoying a slada topped with Marie's Salad Dressing. © 2021 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Corporate Pilot

Photograph of a corporate pilot walking from his jet, with corporate passengers out of focus behind him. for Corporate Jets International. © 2005 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Underwater Fun

Underwater photograph of a boy who has just dived into a swimming pool. for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. © 2005 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Secret

Photograph of a Grandmother and Granddaughter sitting on a porch swing, the little girl is whispering into her grandmother's ear. for HealthNet. © Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Virgin Gorda

Photograph of a pair of legs and feet on a raft in a pool that overlooks the Caribbean. Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. © 2008 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey