Photographer

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

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Galleries

Dana Hursey

Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Photograph of a mouse on a stool on a theatrical stage speaking into a megaphone on top of the stack of books

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Brigette

Stella | Brigette - Portrait of the dog from the TV series Modern Family, shot on a pink background. © 2011 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Sparkle Brite

Woman in 1960's dress against 1960's flower wallpaper holding a toothbrush and tube of fictional toothpaste with a big smile and a sparkle on one tooth

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Cheese Burger

Photograph of a cheeseburger shot in a restaurant with a cup of french fries out of focus in the background. © 2015 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Dean's Dip

"Real Dippers Dip What Others Deem Undippable" Photo of a woman at a kitchen counter dipping an entire hamburger into a tub of Dean's Dip while looking coy. © 2014 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Heirloom L.A. Salad

Photograph of all the elements of a salad floating in mid air against a black background. for Darling Magazine. © 2014 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Saffron Linguini with Clams

Photograph of a stylish presentation of Massimiliano Blasone's Saffron Linguini topped with clams shot on a white surface. for Larry Ellison's restaurant Nikita - Malibu. © 2013 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Rosé Wine and Red Currant Granita

Photograph of a glass filled with Rosé Wine and Red Currant Granita shot from overhead on a red and white checkered tablecloth surrounded by ingredients, flowers, and a bottle of Rosé wine. for Darling Magazine. © 2016 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Fritz

Portrait of a man with very long hair flipping it into the air up over his head. © 2017 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Matcha!

Photograph of a Matcha Latte with a splash and droplets. © 2018 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Dance Like a Dad 3

Photograph of a dad dancing intensely in his living room while his two daughters watch in laughter, for fatherhood.gov. © 2019 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

811 Dig Bathroom

Conceptual humorous photograph of a man digging a hole in the middle of his bathroom. © 2020 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Smart Feels Good

Photograph of a woman standing on a toilet holding a package of Fiora Toilet Paper, against a green background. © 2020 Dana Hursey Photograpy

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Orange Pluffle

Photograph of an adolescent boy looking at a canister of Pluffle with a shocked look on his face, against an orange background. © 2019 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Alphabet

Image of each letter of the alphabet illustrated by a food product that starts with that letter. © 2014 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Lowe's Insulation

"Did the home inspector check the insulation?" Photograph of a family sitting on a couch in parkas shivering, with the father looking guilty and you can see the mother's breath, for Lowe's Home Improvement. © 2016 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Lowe's Backyard Deck

"Love the new house. Miss your old deck." Photograph of two men sitting on the ground under an umbrella with plates of food in their hands. The homeowner is happily eating while his friend is frustrated because he is sitting on the grass and has no place to put his plate and drink. for Lowe's Home Improvement. © 2016 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Photograph of a Forrest Gump type caricature sitting on a bench seaside in Newport Beach, California, for the 2021 Newport Beach Film Festival as part of the "It's had an effect" ad campaign - © 2020 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

BIC EZ Reach Lighters with Snoop and Martha

Photograph of Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg endorsing BIC EZ Reach Lighters. © 2021 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Lowe's Wall

"The Photos Are Moving With Us, Not The Wall." Photograph of a wall with all the hung photos removed to reveal how much the paint has faded over the years. A hammer and many nails sit on the floor below. for Lowe's Home Improvement. © 2016 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

1970's Bathroom

"Can we bring the bathroom into this century?" Photograph of a1970's decorated bathroom with gaudy wallpaper and orange and gold accents. for Lowe's Home Improvement. © 2016 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
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