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working as a lighting designer and lighting technician on concerts

Posted on March 19, 2024 by admin in Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lighting

I have been in the music industry, working as a lighting designer, lighting technician, and for many years. I quickly learned that I wanted to be working with bigger and better lighting equipment, so I had to be constantly learning and improving. I was lucky enough to go from club bands work on huge arena tours, starting in 84 going from Kool and the Gang to many country acts as well as WWF wrestling.

With this lengthy lighting design experience, I was able to open my own landscape lighting design company a few years ago. Since then, I have been fortunate to have mentors in the field of architectural and landscape lighting design, who have illuminated Oprah’s home, designer Valentino’s estate, the acropolis in Greece and more. My desire and passion is to be creative, and to create a atmosphere for my lighting design clients to relax and enjoy in the evenings.

At Lite Visions Landscape Lighting, I do not believe in a “cookie cutter” lighting design approach. I strive to think outside the box, and to see things that aren’t yet there. I take pride in the fact that I can create a unique and beautiful atmosphere for my clients which is tailored to their needs and desires.

I have been able to create a wide variety of lighting designs, ranging from modern and elegant, to rustic and traditional. We understand that our clients are looking for something special that reflects their individual style, and we make every effort to create the perfect atmosphere for them. From creating purposeful shadows with down lighting in trees to hidden low lighting projecting light across a walkway to shadow bollard lighting projecting theatrical patterns across an area, these are some of the many things that set Lite Visions apart.

I am proud of the lighting design work I do, and I believe that it sets us apart from other outdoor landscape lighting designers.

I am passionate about creating the perfect atmosphere for my clients, and I strive to make sure that every detail is taken care of. Lite Visions landscape lighting uses only the lowest lumen lighting available and believe in soft filtered lighting in all of my lighting designs.

If you are looking for a unique and creative lighting design for your home or property, Weather in the Raleigh or surrounding areas, New Bern, Wilmington, Morehead City or one of our beautiful lake areas, please consider Lite Visions Landscape Lighting. We would love to help you create an atmosphere that you and your family can relax and enjoy in the evenings.

working as a roadie, lighting technician, and lighting designer

Posted on February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 by admin in Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lighting

I have been in the music industry, working as a roadie, lighting technician, and lighting designer for many years. I quickly learned that I wanted to be working with bigger and better lighting equipment, so I had to be constantly learning and improving. I was lucky enough to go from club bands work on huge arena tours,starting in 84 going from Kool and the Gang to many country acts as well as WWF wrestling.

With this lengthy experience, I was able to open my own landscape lighting design company a few years ago. Since then, I have been fortunate to have mentors in the field of architectural and landscape lighting, who have illuminated Oprah’s home, designer Valentino’s estate, the acropolis in Greece and more. My desire and passion is to be creative, and to create a atmosphere for my lighting design clients to relax and enjoy in the evenings.

At Lite Visions Landscape Lighting, I do not believe in a “cookie cutter” approach. I strive to think outside the box, and to see things that aren’t yet there. I take pride in the fact that I can create a unique and beautiful atmosphere for my clients which is tailored to their needs and desires.

I have been able to create a wide variety of lighting designs, ranging from modern and elegant, to rustic and traditional. We understand that our clients are looking for something special that reflects their individual style, and we make every effort to create the perfect atmosphere for them.From creating purposeful shadows with down lighting in trees to hidden low lighting projecting light across a walkway to shadow bollard lighting projecting theatrical patterns across an area,these are some of the many thing that set Lite Visions apart.

I am proud of the work I do, and I believe that it sets us apart from other outdoor landscape lighting designers. I am passionate about creating the perfect atmosphere for my clients, and I strive to make sure that every detail is taken care of. Lite Visions uses only the lowest lumen lighting available and believe in soft filtered lighting.

If you are looking for a unique and creative lighting design for your home or property, Weather in Raleigh,New Bern,Wilmington or one of o beautiful lake areas, please consider Lite Visions Landscape Lighting. We would love to help you create a atmosphere that you and your family can relax and enjoy in the evenings.

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CREATING YOUR OWN RESORT OASIS WITH LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

Posted on September 19, 2022January 6, 2023 by admin in Landscape Lighting, Low Voltage landscape lighting, outdoor audio, Outdoor Lighting, outdoor lighting professionals raleigh

Create an oasis with outdoor landscape lighting, As a concert lighting designer and lighting technician for over 35 years in the live entertainment industry working with acts from Alan Jackson and Tim McGraw to the Christmas sensation the Trans Siberian Orchestra. I feel I am creating your own resort oasis with landscape lighting when I bring those experiences and effects to my outdoor landscape lighting designs in the Raleigh NC area.

I not only use the best outdoor landscape lighting products available but I design soft, not overpowering outdoor lighting effects. Creating an oasis in your home for you to enjoy into the evening hours. I care about each and every outdoor landscape lighting project as if they were my children and add value to each project with a personal touch .

When Lite Visions Landscape Lighting’s owner Joe decided to go from lighting up the stars to lighting under the stars in Raleigh NC ,he knew lighting would be his only focus. As a former lighting designer and lighting technician for bands since he turned 18,Joe searched out the best professional grade landscape lighting fixtures to install at his clients homes and gardens. I wanted to give my clients the best possible value for their money. Landscape lighting ,when designed properly has the ability to change and enhance your outdoor landscaping completely. Lite Visions landscape lighting is an artistically based design company and we might take more time and perhaps a few visits to make certain to visualize all the options for each clients unique situation. We do this by choosing a few fixtures which we can control the lumen output on as well as the optics for each specific lighting need to turn your home and outdoor area’s into your own personal resort oasis. Contact us today and see why Lite Visions Landscape Lighting in Raleigh outshines the competition.

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CREATING YOUR OWN OASIS WITH OUTDOOR LED LANDSCAPE LIGHTING BY A FORMER CONCERT LIGHTING DESIGNER

Posted on April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 by admin in Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, outdoor lighting professionals raleigh

As a concert lighting designer and lighting technician for over 35 years in the live entertainment industry working with acts from Alan Jackson and Tim McGraw to the Christmas sensation the Trans Siberian Orchestra. I feel I bring those experiences and effects to my outdoor landscape lighting designs in the Raleigh NC area. I not only use the best outdoor landscape lighting products available but I design soft, not overpowering outdoor lighting effects. Creating an oasis in your home for you to enjoy into the evening hours. I care about each and every outdoor landscape lighting project as if they were my children and add value to each project with a personal touch .

Lite Visions Outdoor Landscape Lighting at the Downtown Raleigh Home Show January 23-25 2020

Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 by admin in Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, outdoor lighting professionals raleigh

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EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT: LITE VISIONS LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

Dec 23, 2019, 16:11 PM

We’re excited to announce that Lite Visions Landscape Lighting Inc is a sponsor of the 2020 Downtown Raleigh Home Show, happening January 24-26, 2020 at the Raleigh Convention Center. You can find this innovative landscape lighting company at booth #1132 at the show. Before you visit them, enjoy our brief interview with Joseph Yanulevich.

What are your best home or garden tips for this season?

Make sure if you hire an outdoor landscape lighting designer that they are not using cheap Chinese lighting fixtures or low-quality transformers that you yourself can buy online or at a big box store. I have replaced several of these lighting installations and some of the fixtures were falling apart.

What are your featured items this season? (sales, popular services, show specials, etc.)

The most popular item is our FREE annual maintenance contact, where we come out and re-adjust your lighting if needed as well as cleaning fixtures and checking timers. We also give a 3-year guarantee on our installations above and beyond any manufacturer warranty. No One else will give you that kind of guarantee.

What are your home or garden pet peeves?

Bad outdoor lighting, I recently did a beautiful new home in Hastentree in Wake Forest. The couple asked to drive thru the neighborhood and look at the lighting they liked. After riding thru and looking with them I can’t believe how many bad lighting designs we all saw. Lighting design is about proper knowledge of color temperature as well as beam spreads and wattage. There is nothing that looks worse than a beautiful crepe myrtle lit with a too-white light making it look unnatural. Also, wasting lighting on such trees as pine trees.

What is the strangest client request you’ve ever received?

Probably the email from a person requesting me to install a cheap Chinese fixture package that they bought themselves online.I would never do that because I have to stand behind my work for a long time. Lite Visions does not cut corners on installations or use inferior lighting equipment.

Any additional company info you’d like to include?

Lite Visions’ owner, Joe has over 35 years of experience as a lighting technician and lighting designer. Joe has worked with many bands and concert acts over the years from starting his career with local NC music favorites The Embers and Nantucket to working with Tim Mcgraw, and Alan Jackson. Joe’s name is in Alan’s Who I am CD to the Christmas sensation the Trans Siberian Orchestra who awarded Joe a Platinum album award for his help on their first couple of tours. Joe looks at each individual project as it was his own property and designs something specifically for that property, No cookie-cutter designs. Joe and Lite Visions as his many 5-star reviews on google say, is the only choice for distinctive landscape lighting in the Raleigh area. I look at my customers as members of my family, we are not just installing lights and walking away. We are creating a relationship for years to come from coming back and readjusting fixtures as plants grow to do an annual maintenance checkup. We want your lights to keep looking like the day we installed them. We get so many word-of-mouth referrals and even have some customers invite friends over to see their lighting the first night we turn them on. We are a member of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals. Please check out our google reviews.

Don’t miss your chance to connect with hundreds of trusted home experts, including Lite Visions Landscape Lighting Inc. Get your Downtown Raleigh Home Show tickets today and get ready to make your dream home a reality.

led outdoor landscape lighting in Raleigh Nc by a former concert lighting designer

Posted on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 by admin in Landscape Lighting

Lite Visions Outdoor Landscape Lightning

Outdoor Landscape lighting is the ideal way to add drama, beauty and allure to your homes exterior in the evening.

Posted on December 29, 2019January 1, 2020 by admin in Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, outdoor lighting professionals raleigh

. Here are a few outdoor landscape lighting techniques we use at Lite Visions Landscape Lighting for developing distinctive and functional designs to put your property in the best light when the sun sets.

Up-Lighting – Offering a greater contrast effect than typical wall-washing with floodlights, Lighting fixtures are placed closer to a building for a bolder effect. The goal is to focus guest’s attention to the most beautiful or intriguing parts of your landscape. This may relate to the architectural features of your home or, features in the landscape such as trees, statues, or fountains.

Silhouetting – By placing a fixture behind the feature, aimed towards an adjacent wall, you can create an illuminated backdrop. This landscape lighting technique creates intrigue by using lighting to make interesting outlines or profiles of features. Similar to up-lighting, spotlights and well lights work best to create these dramatic shapes.

Shadowing – A similar technique to silhouetting, shadowing also places the fixture towards the base of the feature, aimed towards an adjacent wall. However, the goal is to create a softer shadow, and often works best with a tree that has open, delicate foliage. The effect of the tree’s movement in the wind is sure to add drama to any home facade. Spotlights, well lights, and floodlights can help you achieve this effect.

Moonlighting – Create moonlighting techniques by placing a downlight fixture with a full glare guard high up inside a tree and angled downwards. This effect looks like moonlight shining down through the branches. It causes attractive shadow patterns on the ground to appear, plus it provides a very natural and beautiful lighting effect. This effect works best with open-branched trees.

Downlighting – The down-lighting technique is similar to the moonlighting technique, although brighter and less subtle. Place a fixture high up, inside a feature like a trellis, tree, or eave, and cast downwards over a large area. Place the light higher if you intend to illuminate a large portion of the yard, and lower if you wish to illuminate a path or garden.

Allow Lite Visions the outdoor lighting experts to help you figure out what outdoor lighting techniques work best for your home and property

THE VALUE AND BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

Posted on December 28, 2019December 28, 2019 by admin in Landscape Lighting

Getting a professional outdoor landscape lighting design is better than doing it yourself for a several important reasons. Of course, as a landscape lighting company we may seem a bit biased. But Lite Visions is extremely proud of the work we do here, and we love it! So we put together a few benefits our customers love from our lighting services. We hope you enjoy!

SAVINGS

You save a few different things by hiring Lite Visions for your professional landscape lighting. The first thing you save is money. We know, that sounds crazy. Most of the time when you buy lights yourself you do not get the best quality lights that last. So you wind up spending more money on replacing them when with us you would never spend money on light replacements. Gotta love our warranty! Improper setup of your lights can also cause them to not last as long.

Time is another factor. Landscape lighting is a project. It’s not like buying a new tire for your car, which some people still outsource. Unless you happen to have experience in this field you are going to have to do research to figure out how to set everything up. How hard could it be? Well, there are some things you need to know about wiring like how much for different lights voltage drop etc. You’ll need to know how big of a transformer to buy in order to power all your lights as well as how to check amps and wiring loads. We could go on, but the point is you save a lot of time by hiring Lite Visions landscape lighting company, and you actually get to enjoy the experience of lighting your beautiful home and property.

The last thing you save on is tiresome rearranging of your lights. Lite visions is a professional landscape lighting designer. That means we figure out exactly what you want, give you our advice on opportunities we see at your home, and execute so you never have to worry about it again. You won’t want to rearrange your lights as much, because you’ll know Lite visions got it right the first time.

QUALITY

Professional outdoor landscape lighting is Lite visions business. It is what we do. When you work with us, you get the best quality landscape lighting products and designs for your home. We know what works and what does not work. Our designer may have ideas after seeing your home that you haven’t even thought of yet. We have done this at a lot of homes,even with an architect’s drawing, so we seldom run into situations that we have not already seen before.

PROPERTY VALUE

In addition to improving how your home looks, it also increases your property value . The obvious one is that it will help you sell your home if that time ever comes. The second reason is that people will think your home looks much better if it has professional outdoor landscape lighting. So, not only is your home more valuable after a professional outdoor lighting job, but its curb appeal also shines.

GET WHAT YOU WANT

Have you ever tried to put something together and it didn’t quite look right? That’s how things sometimes turn out when you do landscape lighting yourself. Why is that? We believe it is because there is an art to what we do. We paint your landscape with light. There is also a science to it. Like we said before, we have done this before and we know what works and what doesn’t. When you sign up with us, we work with you to find out exactly what you are looking for and make sure you get exactly what you want. That’s part of what makes Lite Visions professional outdoor landscape lighting professional.

Painting a portrait and creating depth with proper outdoor landscape lighting

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 by admin in Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lighting

When painting a portrait with outdoor landscape lighting ,you are not only creating focal points,but you are also creating depth to the property itself as well as creating a backdrop to your main focal points,like the home itself. Most companies who try to accomplish what we do at Lite Visions ,DO NOT HAVE THE VISION WE DO. Anyone can stick lights in the ground but it takes proper knowledge of different lighting fixtures,lamp types and effects as well as proper voltage and wire runs to create the scope of the outdoor landscape lighting design project. Lite Visions knows how to paint a portrait with outdoor landscape lighting,yet still create a elegant soft lighting effect that is not overpowering or overwhelming. Proper outdoor landscape lighting is not something you can be taught in a one day course by a company who sells lighting products.Proper lighting design must be learned over years of practice. Lite Visions has that knowledge and is glad to help make your home into your own private resort.

Lite Visions Landscape Lighting,When you decide you want the best.

Outdoor Landscape Lighting,some people know what they want.

Posted on December 16, 2019January 1, 2020 by admin in Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, outdoor lighting professionals raleigh

Beautiful new home Hastentree Wake Forest NC

I recently courtesy of my friend google, met the nicest young couple who have built a beautiful new home in our area. After speaking on the phone and setting up an appointment to meet one evening, we got in the car and at their request drove the the neighborhood of million plus homes to look at examples of good and not so good outdoor landscape lighting. With it being so close to Christmas I have to say I got to see some beautiful homes lit very nicely from some of the holiday lighting companies. My new friends evidently already had the local neighborhood handyman sprinkler installer who also does lights approach them and after viewing his work ,they decided they needed to call a actual outdoor landscape lighting designer. They talked about the too white ugly lights on a few homes where it seemed someone bought lights with whatever lamps they came with and stuck them under windows and created a nice horror movie look,spooky as the wife said. After our drive,I pulled out the battery pack and a few lights and with the husband walked around and looked at a few effects, we signed a contract that evening for their install and even ended up adding extra lights and will be doing more in several stages as the front is finished and the next phase in the back begins.I feel like we were brought together by a force bigger than us both and I am so fortunate to get to do what I love and enjoy for yet another beautiful home. Happy Holidays from Lite Visions.