Joe Yanulevich is a Raleigh native with 35+ years of concert and theatrical lighting behind him. He worked as a lighting designer and spotlight operator for concerts and local shows. Then he brought that lighting design experience home to Raleigh landscapes.
Why did Joe trade the road for landscape lighting?
For years, Joe traveled about 10 months out of the year. When he decided to come off the road, he chose to stay in a field he knew well: lighting design.
Joe gained his experience by working hard and asking questions of people he looked up to. His work ranged from TV and video shoots to theatre and live concerts. He operated spotlights and lit opening bands. He was a sponge, always asking why and trying new versions of what he saw.
How did Lite Visions get started?
Joe spent a few years doing research before opening his own company. He met with some of the top outdoor lighting designers in the world. He studied fixtures and products closely. In 2018, he opened Lite Visions Landscape Lighting.
His work has since earned Masters of Landscape Lighting recognition.
How does lighting design experience change the result?
Joe has a huge passion for creativity, and he sees a property differently. He often starts by asking clients what they like or dislike about lighting they have seen. Then he shares his own ideas for their project.
Some installers light a tree with a single fixture, sometimes far too brightly. Joe takes another approach. He lights a similar tree with several well-placed fixtures. One or two may even sit up in the tree.
Clients are often amazed at the difference. They can also enjoy that tree from inside their home.
Can lighting look different from every room?
Yes. “At Lite Visions Landscape Lighting, we create theatrical scenes for our clients,” Joe says. A first-floor bedroom may offer a completely different view than an upstairs office. The patio may show yet another scene.
Our signature look is warm 2700K light, soft and low, with no glare. Every project begins with a daytime consultation. After installation, Joe returns at night to fine-tune each fixture.
To learn more, read My Background in Theatrical and Stage Lighting and Unique Outdoor Lighting Design.
Ready for lighting made just for your home?
Joe is grateful that clients choose him to illuminate their living space. He is passionate about creating a unique place to relax as the sun sets. We serve Raleigh, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and Hillsborough. Contact Lite Visions today.
Give us a call: Nine one Nine-518-9950
