Hollywood Lighting Workshop in the Style of George Hurrell with Bobbi Lane and Lee Varis- Hunt’s Photo, Melrose
March 21, 2026 @ 9:00 am - March 22, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Class Summary
March 21, 2026 @ 9:00 am - March 22, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Refund Policy – Special Workshop
Certain special workshops, such as this one, are non-refundable. If you need to cancel more than 10 days prior, you can receive a 50% credit towards a class in the future. We do not offer credits within 10 days of the workshop.
For all cancellations, you must contact classes@huntsphoto.com prior to the event. If you register for a class and do not show up, your payment will be forfeited.
Join the dynamic duo of Bobbi Lane and Lee Varis to explore the world of Hollywood glamour, and learn the photographic style of George Hurrell. Bobbi & Lee will teach you how to achieve the look of the classic Hollywood glamour images of the 1930’s & 40’s using modern lighting tools and digital retouching techniques. Hurrell spent the last 12 years of his life shooting in Bobbi’s studio, during which he experienced a revival of popularity for his classic style.
In this workshop, you will be learning from her first-hand experience Hurrell’s creative approach to lighting, styling, and posing! Hurrell “sculpted’ his subjects with large Tungsten movie lights. In today’s world, we will use LED lights (courtesy of Nanlite) with Fresnel (pronounced “fre-nel”) and Barn Door attachments.
This is a fascinating and dynamic workshop with models dressed and styled in Hollywood fashion. Over two days, we will cover lighting, posing and directing, and how to use this style in the modern world.
After hands-on shooting, Lee Varis will teach Lightroom and Photoshop retouching techniques that allow you to replicate Hurrell’s classic creamy B&W tones and smooth skin, without the hours of tedious re-illustration for which he was famous.
Included in this workshop is an introductory webinar on the Hollywood Lighting style to be held on Tuesday March 17th at 7pm EST. (If you can’t attend live, it will be recorded, but you should watch it prior to the workshop.)
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.
