Think hiring a professional is expensive? Hiring someone without real lighting experience can cost more in the end. The gap between professional vs amateur landscape lighting is bigger than many homeowners expect.
Why does landscape lighting take real experience?
Architectural and landscape lighting design isn’t something you learn in one class. It takes many years of hands-on experience. You need to know the fixtures and light sources. You also need to know how and where to place each light.
Not every installer has that background. Some focus mainly on selling a set number of fixtures per job. Design, placement and wiring quality may get less attention.
What should you look for in an installer?
Ask about wiring methods and the quality of the wire they use. Ask what happens after the warranty period ends. A good installer plans for how the system will perform for years.

What makes Lite Visions different?
Lite Visions strives to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We stay available during the installation and after it is complete.
Lighting is our passion. Owner Joe Yanulevich brings 35+ years of concert and theatrical lighting to every design. His work has earned Masters of Landscape Lighting recognition.
See what clients say on Why Landscape Lighting Clients Love Lite Visions.
Why does it take an artist?
Let’s face the facts. Anyone can stick a light fixture in the ground. But as with painting, it takes an artist to create a masterpiece. That is the heart of professional vs amateur landscape lighting.
Good lighting design combines a creative vision with professional knowledge. You have to imagine what isn’t there yet. You also need the right products and installation methods. Many years in professional lighting let us deliver beautiful results for our clients.
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.
What can professional lighting do for your home?
Well-designed lighting can transform your landscape into a magical nighttime backdrop. Soft lighting helps you relax and enjoy your outdoor spaces well into the evening. You can entertain guests without worrying about dark walkways or unsafe areas.
Learn more in Benefits of Landscape Lighting and Do One Thing and Excel at It.
Ready to see the difference?
We serve Raleigh, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and Hillsborough. Contact Lite Visions to schedule a daytime consultation.
Give us a call: Nine one Nine-518-9950