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Like Pumpkin Pie

Here at Big Leo, we’re starting the holiday a week early because we have way, way too much food to share. At this rate, we’re going to be making blog sandwiches into the New Year. First up, Better Homes and Gardens!

Prop stylist Ed Gallagher flew down south like a wild turkey to help bring Thanksgiving to life with Foster’s Market founder Sara Foster. Nothing like roasting turkeys in the middle of July in order to get that seasonal story! Along with photographer Peter Frank Edwards, the team went back to the basics with pumpkin and pecan pie, a juicy turkey and herb gravy. Of course, take a look at that kitchen, it is deeper than my apartment. Not sure what makes me more hungry – all that food or all that counter space.

Posted November 15, 2011 by Mary Dail |
Filed Under: Cancer

Aquatopia

Kid-friendly photographer Nicole Hill Gerulat spent a hectic couple of days shooting 19 toddlers with mountaineering stylist Ed Gallagher, for the new Aquatopia line. The production on a shoot like that is always so much work – finding the right team as well as great kids, it always takes more time than the shoot itself! Big Leo’s own Karen Tighe wrangled the whole group of artists and children (same skillset – also includes cats) to bring the whole project together. So many shots that day, and it turned out super sharp! Check out more over at Nicole’s blog – and for all your full service production needs, Big Leo is ready to rock!

Posted November 9, 2011 by Mary Dail |
Filed Under: Aries, Cancer, Leo

Björn Wallander in HGTV Magazine

Last year Björn Wallander traveled to the wilds of Canada to visit Sarah Richardson‘s weekend farmhouse. When we first heard about this job it was above top secret. Even after signing away our firstborn children they still wouldn’t tell us the name of the new magazine. Which is pretty comical, considering that they did have to tell us the name of the person who owned the house. At which point it was obvious that we were dealing with the biggest magazine launch of 2011, HGTV Magazine. No pressure. We’d tell you more about the shoot itself but then Hearst’s lawyers would remodel our face.

So far the new magazine has gotten a solid response. Essentially following the same model as the successful Food Network launch, Hearst and Scripps are putting a lot into the title. It really looks sharp – we hope that it will have a long life (since there are some new stories coming soon from other members of the Big Leo team). Check out some more images from the story in this slideshow, see some extra unpublished shots on Bjorn’s FB page, and be sure to look for the magazine on the newsstand. Here’s to new beginnings!

Posted October 12, 2011 by Mason Adams |
Filed Under: Cancer

Greenhouse Design Studio

Just launched – Greenhouse Design Studio is all about environmentally-minded home design, shot by the rock-solid Björn Wallander. All the little things that you can do in your own home that, multiplied by millions of people, can start to shift consumption towards conservation. These days there is all this crazy talk about geo-engineering and radical yet improbable energy solutions. But honestly – conservation even on the smallest level has so much more potential than any future scientific breakthrough. So start small, and keep it smart. Much like Greenhouse! Congrats to founder Laurie Furber on a great launch.

Posted September 23, 2011 by Mason Adams |
Filed Under: Cancer

Qream with an “H”

{and an “M” and an “E”}! Photographer Hector Sanchez shot the deliciously dessert-like QREAM {with Q} liqueur this past spring and until it launched a couple of months later, mum was the word. Now that music producer and entrepreneur Pharrell’s strawberry and peach flavored beverages have officially taken the market by storm, the word is YUM.

Scrumptiously food styled by Mariana Velasquez and elegantly propped by Ed Gallagher, this veteran Big Leo trio created a look and feel of decadence in keeping with Pharrell’s desire to celebrate the independent and sophisticated modern day woman.

You don’t have to go further than Qream’s online recipe diary to unlock the potential of this delicately creamy drink. Enjoy finding out which flavor is your favorite!!

A major shout out goes to Yvette Ho, owner of Manhattan’s Panade, who developed the delicious dessert recipes and to creative director Mimi Valdes for a shoot full of unprecedented fun!

Posted August 31, 2011 by Mary Dail |
Filed Under: Cancer, Capricorn, Leo, Pisces

295 Square Feet

Björn Wallander knows that bigger isn’t always better; in other words, it isn’t the size of your camera, it is the quality of your light. Or so he always tells me. Not that a big system would have been able to fit in this apartment – at the shoot I had to stand in the hallway. Part of the reason why House Beautiful was drawn to designer Nick Olsen is that he really was able to transform the space in such a remarkable way (here is a video tour). The same can be said of Björn’s photos – the ceilings might as well be 20 feet tall to get that kind of light.

Posted August 3, 2011 by Mason Adams |
Filed Under: Cancer

Ed’s W Hotel Gilty Pleasures

Ed Gallagher has become a regular contributor to the beauty and style that makes GILT GROUPE such a successful online adventure. By placing items in your shopping cart, you reserve your shot at highly discounted luxury items. In this case, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on some W Hotel 300 thread-count cotton jacquard duvet covers! And, Ed’s simple and elegant styling helps to bring out every little beautiful detail. Shop on!

Posted June 29, 2011 by Mary Dail |
Filed Under: Cancer, Leo

Colorspace

Earlier this year Björn Wallander traveled to New Hampshire to photograph the home of designer Lisa Teague for the June issue of Country Living. While the article was about how a small 2-bedroom row house was transformed by color into a spacious palace – I’m going to give at least a little credit to Bjorn’s sharp eye and wide lens. He’s got a few more stories coming out soon and we can’t wait to share!

Posted June 13, 2011 by Mason Adams |
Filed Under: Cancer

Crystal Clear

In Macy’s catalogs this week: Björn Wallander for Waterford/Wedgwood.

All we need now is some champagne to toast the incoming summer!

Posted May 12, 2011 by Mason Adams |
Filed Under: Cancer

Closets

On the newsstands now - Björn Wallander photographed ‘Storage Solutions from Stylish Women‘ for Oprah Magazine. Most people don’t have 125 pairs of shoes but in NYC closet space is at a premium – it ranks right up there with parking. In the spring, once all the winter gear is packed away and the door is crammed shut, I always feel one sweater away from an episode of Hoarders.