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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 quirky-conceptual Gallery
Galleries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Come In, We're Open

Conceptual photograph of a psychologists couch with a sign on it reading "Come In, We're Open" for UnitedHealthcare. © 2006 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Easy Choices

Conceptual Photo Illustration of a traditional shell game, however the shells have been replaced with clear cups which makes seeing where the ball is easy. for UnitedHealthcare © 2006 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Oooooohhmmmm

Photograph of a woman sitting on top of a very tall pile of laundry, calming herself through meditation. © Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Simple

Conceptual Photography of a hand holding a puzzle piece made of wood, preparing to place it in a piece of wood that only has a single hole in it in the exact same shape. © Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Now Serving You

Conceptual Photograph of a traditional "Now Serving" sign that reads: "Now Serving You" for UnitedHealthcare. UnitedHealthcare is focused on serving its members. ©2007 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Make Healthy Choices

Conceptual Photograph of a runner at a fork in the road. Signs at the fork indicate fast food in one direction and healthy food in the other. The runner chooses to go in the direction of the healthy food. for UnitedHealthcare. © 2007 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

UnitedHealthcare Tennis

Photograph of two people playing tennis on a court that looks like a UnitedHealthcare Membership Card. © Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Making Things Easy

Conceptual Photo Illustration of a man on an outdoor basketball court with a basketball under his arm, staring curiously at the hoop which is at waist level and infinitely larger than it should be. for UnitedHealthcare. "Making things easy" © 2007 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Part of the Family

Photograph of a happy family standing at the bottom of their home's staircase, photographs of the family doctors line the wall behind them. for UnitedHealthcare © 2007 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Topiary

Image of four topiary trees, three square shaped, one shaped like a bird. for UnitedHealthcare. © Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Coverage Innovation

Image of letters on a hillside spelling out "Coverage" and the shadow underneath spells out "Innovation" for UnitedHealthcare. © Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Preferred Parking

Conceptual Photograph of a parking lot where all spaces are designated as "Preferred Parking" and each spot has a bicycle in it rather than a automobile. for UnitedHealthcare "Make healthy choices" © 2008 Dana Hursey Photography

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Dana Hursey

All People Want is Someone to Listen

Photograph of a grumpy old man holding an ear horn up to his ear. © 2010 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Unadulterated Ecstasy

Photograph of a woman being injected with Botox in several places on her face and thoroughly enjoying it. © 2010 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Runners World

Conceptual Photograph of a bowl of alphabet soup with the phrase "B.Q. 4:00" floating on top. For Runner's World Magazine feature article on how Boston Marathon Runner's are obsessed with their qualifying time and see it everywhere they look. © 2011 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Arroz con Pollo

Photography of a diner waitress smoking a cigarette and holding a platter of rice with a stuffed chicken sitting on top. © 2010 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Nuclear Family

Group Portrait of a 1950's era family with mother, father, son, and daughter. from "Nuclear Family" Series. © 2012 Dana Hursey Photography.

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Photograph of five dogs sitting at a table playing poker in a smokey lounge. ©2018 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Dance Like a Dad 1

Photograph of a dad dancing like a robot in his living room while his daughter watches in laughter, for fatherhood.gov. © 2019 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Pink Pluffle

Photograph of an adolescent girl with arms crossed holding a canister of Pluffle, against a pink background. © 2019 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

811 Dig Living Room

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

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

High Kick

Photo of a woman performing a martial arts high kick against a white background

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Blue Circulatory System

Photo Illustration of the circulatory system floating within a ghosted outline of the human body. © Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Dam

Conceptual Photo Illustration of a dam that is cracking and leaking water. © Dana Hursey Photography

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Dana Hursey

Cowboy Chow Time

Photograph of four cowboys in a bunkhouse eating Chinese Take-Out with their dog. © 2008 Dana Hursey Photography

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Dana Hursey

Photograph of a Lt. Col. Kilgore type caricature standing on a beach in Newport Beach, California, with his surfboard 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

Lowe's Binoculars

"Now that we're settled in, how about that privacy fence?" Photo of an old lady peering over a hedge with binoculars and mouth open in shock. | for Lowe's Home Improvement © 2016 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

You've Gotta Be Kidding Me?

"Some fresh paint and posters, and it's all yours." Photograph of a boy with a skateboard standing in shock in his new bedroom which is decorated in a toy duck motif. for Lowe's Home Improvement. © 2016 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey
Dana Hursey

Unapologetically Comforting

Woman sitting on the floor in front of an open refrigerator late at night eating chicken wings dipped in Marie's Salad Dressing. © 2021 Dana Hursey Photography

© 2024 Dana Hursey