George Hurrell was the greatest Hollywood Glamour photographer, establishing the style in the early 30’s by photographing publicity images of the movie stars for MGM. Hurrell sculpted with light, chiseling the subject’s features with bright highlights and deep shadows that created mystery and depth. He used large focusing fresnels (pronounced “fre-nel”), the same ones the movie studios still use today and photographed the major stars in Hollywood: Bogart, Crawford (his favorite model), Davis, Deitrich, Harlow, “Bojangles”, Gable, Cooper, Garbo, Hepburn, Tracy, and more! From 1980 until 1992, Hurrell rented Bobbi Lane’s studio in Los Angeles, bringing in lighting along with furniture and props, continuing to photograph the biggest stars of the day- Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Diana Ross, Queen, the Talking Heads, Liam Neeson, Johnny Mathis, Paul McCartney and many more.

This online seminar will cover Hurrell’s history and background as a painter and how he developed into a photographer. Bobbi will examine his techniques in lighting as well as his completing his concept of his subjects. Hurrell’s attention to detail was superb, and she will show images he made during the time he photographed in Bobbi’s LA studio.

Come learn this beautiful and fascinating style from one of the few that worked with the photographic master George Hurrell!

(Bobbi will also be leading a 2-day hands-on workshop the following weekend in our Melrose store, but don’t wait- spots are extremely limited!)

About Bobbi Lane and Lee Varis

Bobbi Lane and Lee Varis, accomplished photographers and educators with over 90 years of combined experience, are excited to share their expertise in their workshops and presentations. Bobbi, known as the “Mistress of Light,” is celebrated for her creative portraiture and has been recognized by Photo District News as one of the top workshop instructors. Her passion for teaching and mastery of lighting techniques makes her a sought-after mentor. Lee, the “Sultan of Skin,” is a renowned photo-illustrator whose work includes iconic movie posters such as Silence of the Lambs and Star Trek. With his deep knowledge of digital imaging and creative photo illustration, he inspires photographers to push their artistic boundaries. Together, Bobbi and Lee lead immersive photography workshops and adventures worldwide, providing participants unique opportunities to refine their skills in diverse and inspiring locations.