November 1, 2011
Matthew Hranek photographs the great outdoors for the November 2011 issue of GQ. “Urban Outsiders” encourages readers to make the most of the great outdoors before winter weather sets in. The two models wear clothing that can work both in the country and in the city. Brands such as Armani Jeans, J.Crew, Michael Kors, Band of Outsiders, Isabel Marant, and L.L. Bean are featured.
Read about Matthew Hranek’s outdoor shoot for GQ
August 24, 2011
Matthew Hranek photographs the cover and an inside spread for the September issue of Martha Stewart Living. Hranek captured the magazine’s new editor-in-chief, Pilar Guzmán, at home in the Brooklyn brownstone she shares with her husband, two sons, brother-and-sister-in-law and nephew. The two couples pooled their resources eight years ago to buy the brownstone, then in desperate need of repairs and renovation. Today the family-friendly home features Danish Modern furnishings and strategically added storage for the boys’ toys and crafts.
Read more about Matthew Hranek’s shoot for Martha Stewart Living
September 30, 2010
Condé Nast Traveller’s October issue is dedicated to “The Best Travel Experiences in the World”. The 2010 Readers’ Travel Awards issue features what to do in India, the Alps, Sicily, Hong Kong, and Brazil. Matthew Hranek took the journey down the Atlantic seaboard of Bahia, Brazil – far from the usual tourist calls of São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro.
The trip starts in Fazenda da Lagoa, a remote hotel that Patrick Marnham declares as “the ideal retreat for an antisocial writer.” In order to get to Fazenda da Lagoa, one must drive a few hours south of Piracanga. The roads are daunting, and the only direct access to the hotel is via a small wooden jetty. Once there, guests can stroll through the serene resort barefoot while enjoying the beach, forest, lagoon, or mangrove swamps.
See more of Brazil with Matthew Hranek
December 16, 2009
Last Sunday afternoon, the William Brown Project set up shop at the Cynthia Rowley boutique in the West Village. Special offerings included homemade pork products such as rillettes, vinegars, savory jams, and bacon. William Brown came about from Matthew Hranek’s love of the outdoors and simple, pure, great-tasting food.
Eight years ago, Hranek and his wife purchased a 131-acre property in Mileses, New York. The pastoral land had a pond, plenty of trees, but no dwelling save for an old red barn. They set out building something modern and simple, and after much research decided on prefab housing by architect Oskar Leo Kaufmann’s company, OLK.
After settling into their new home, Hranek moved onto his next project. Wanting to have more control over the flavor of what he ate, Hranek began raising pigs with his neighbor. They started out smoking bacon, moved onto rillettes, and continually developed their arsenal of charcuterie.
More on the history of William Brown
November 25, 2009
When it comes to holiday entertaining, who better to consult than domestic maven Martha Stewart. Gracing the cover of the November Thanksgiving issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine is Matthew Hranek, who’s succulent turkey still-life is sure to inspire. Hranek and Martha Stewart Living have worked together on many issues, each as beautifully produced as the last. Hranek also shot the feature story, which is available for download at the Martha Stewart website. See more of his work here.
Martha Stewart Living November 2009 issue on sale at newsstands now.
More from inside the issue
September 24, 2009
Matthew Hranek was invited into the breezy Hollywood Hills home of Michael and Alexandra Misczynski in the latest issue of Town & Country. The decorating duo opened Atelier AM in 2002 and have since transformed the homes of high-caliber clients such as Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Disney CEO Michael Eisner, and philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. Matthew’s love of people and architecture blends seamlessly with the shoot that captures the Misczynski family relaxing in their newly renovated home.
The October issue of Town & Country magazine is on sale at newsstands now.
