THE DEN » Gemini

Pretty Bed

Mary Dail — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:51:00 +0000

What makes a pretty bed? HGTV magazine breaks it down for us in 3 easy steps:

1. call Big Leo. 212-625-3861.

2. Hire Scott Horne.

3. Done!

Photos by the sleepy-head Lucas Allen

How to Light up a Kitchen

Mary Dail — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:05:56 +0000

One thing is for sure: Scott Horne knows how to make a room light up. The most subtle placements and highlights, the little details and the most useful items, all aligned with the overall feel of the room. For this Martha Stewart Living cover shot by Annie Schlechter, he styled each and every little aspect of the shot. While the colors and the composition make up the meat of the photo, it is the little spices of style that bring it all to life. Beautiful and delicious all at the same time.

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Mary Dail — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:50:18 +0000

The past year was a whirlwind of new projects, new friends and new faces. Below is a sampling of the images that Big Leo artists helped produce in 2011, and it represents only a small fraction of the projects that we took on. We are so grateful to be able to collaborate with so many creative people and look forward to a whole new season of making the best images come to life. Thank you everyone who was a part of so many successful teams. Happy New Year to all of our friends, clients, families and all! May 2012 bring joy and prosperity to each and every one of us!

Target MD

Mary Dail — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:59:50 +0000

It always happens – shopping for some paper towels you ironically slip and fall on some spilled Pine-Sol, and bonk your head. First thing to do is head to the freezer and get some peas carrots and corn to put on the goose egg. Then it is just a few aisles over to the doctor. Target has it all with their new in-store medical clinic. For this shoot, Dr. Scott Horne and super slick photographer Gus Butera managed to avoid any major injuries, but did come away with a new respect for blood pressure. As in, knowing how to keep it low when such a big project is on the line. That reminds me – I think we’re out of paper towels.

King of Style

Mason Adams — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:49:23 +0000

Just recently, Scott Horne brought his sharp eye to One Kings Lane for their new series, ‘5 Rooms in 5 Days.’ In the preview video you can even see some behind the scenes action with Scott hard at work. It’s always a bit curious that they show this kind of thing because it so clearly lifts the veil on the images, so that they are not real rooms any more, but instead just a designed set inside a studio. On the other hand, it really emphasizes the fact that viewers can recreate the same feeling with the right product. And after all – the rooms aren’t meant to be real – they’re meant to be inspiring and aspirational. And that’s why they called in the King.

Oh Yeaaahhh! This is a job for…

Mary Dail — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:18:44 +0000

KOOL AID!

Ah, the nostalgia this colorful beverage brings. Frank Heckers shot this wonderfully energetic campaign for Ogilvy & Mather in early February which is out now in current magazine issues. Remembering those little packets of rainbow sugary goodness certainly brings me back. Enjoy the updated version!

May Flowers

Mason Adams — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:48:53 +0000

With these last few rainy days it was no surprise that the May issue of Martha Stewart arrived with a new story on floral patterns by stylist Scott Horne. Normally I would launch into commentary on just how amazing it is that the story was concepted, researched, styled and shot, but you’ve probably heard it all before.

Blues Clues

Mason Adams — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:15:27 +0000

Another month, another luscious story created by Scott Horne and Home & Decorating Editor Rebecca Robertson for Martha Stewart Living. Shot by Simon Watson, the story is not just pure visual inspiration but also a masterclass in planning and execution - going from the simplest concept of the color blue, all the way to advanced decorating ideas and finally the actual composition of the photos.

“In all its shades and textures, blue is the hue to infuse our homes with sky-high style,” says Kathleen Hackett in the introduction. Far and away my favorite color, I couldn’t agree more.

Synergy

Mason Adams — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:04:19 +0000

Here’s a nice little story from The Nest – notable for the Big Leo synergy of Hector Sanchez‘s photographs, Scott Horne‘s styling, and Carrie Purcell‘s food styling. The story is ’meals under 5 bucks’ – but I just know all the drinks that go with these are going to put it over the limit. Because if we’re saving money on the meal, we can get some really great wine.

Prelude to Spring

Mason Adams — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:30:52 +0000

Mother Nature has wielded a cold hammer this winter – I just feel beaten down by the freezing ice and snow. All I want to do is curl up in a sleeping bag with a flashlight and these springtime floral images styled by Lindsey Taylor for Better Homes and Gardens.

Photos by the inspiring Dana Gallagher, props by Pamela Duncan Silver and Scott Horne.