As I traveled the world with bands, I realized that I could design lighting that illuminates beautiful architecture and gardens

As I traveled the world with bands, I realized that I could design lighting that illuminates beautiful architecture and gardens. This revelation came to me gradually, as I spent countless nights setting up and programming complex lighting systems for concerts across different venues. First, I had to appreciate the soul of architectural features and garden and landscape designs, which meant developing a deeper understanding of how light interacts with different surfaces, textures, and natural elements. The more I started looking at these amazing spaces on my travels, from arboretums to old world architecture and art deco theatres, I saw many of these amazing buildings and garden areas illuminated in the evenings during my travels in European cities. The way light danced across historic facades, highlighted intricate architectural details, and brought gardens to life after sunset left an indelible impression on me. I decided that if I ever stopped touring with bands, I would look into designing and installing such beautiful soft lighting myself, combining my technical expertise with this newfound passion for architectural and landscape illumination.

In 2001, during a tour with the band 3 Doors Down, I had the opportunity to meet a gentleman who owned a company in California called Nightscaping when I was searching for landscape lighting for my own residence. Bill invited me to visit his factory on an off day, an invitation that would prove to be a pivotal moment in my professional journey. I spent 2 days learning about the nuances of low voltage landscape lighting, and as this was the old halogen days, there was a lot to learn, including voltage drop, proper planning, as well as fixture placements and lamp types. This intensive crash course opened my eyes to the technical complexities and artistic possibilities of landscape lighting, reinforcing my desire to eventually transition into this field.

Jump ahead to 2017 when I stopped touring and decided to open my landscape lighting firm in Raleigh, NC, and design and install outdoor lighting full time. This took a bit of planning, a website, and a few things, and Lite Visions Landscape Lighting Inc was officially opened in Raleigh, NC, in May 2018. The months leading up to the launch were filled with intensive preparation and market research. I did a lot of research in the Raleigh area to see lighting jobs and see what was wrong and right with the systems I saw installed. This hands-on investigation revealed both common mistakes and missed opportunities in existing installations. Coming from my stage and concert lighting background, I wanted to do it not only correctly, but also help my potential clients see the difference in what and why I designed my outdoor lighting systems the way I do, incorporating principles from my years of experience in entertainment lighting.

I went to a outdoor lighting conference and met who I felt were the top handful of outdoor landscape and architectural lighting designers in the USA. These industry leaders shared invaluable insights and experiences that helped shape my approach to landscape lighting. I felt fortunate to be entering the industry with my background as a stage lighting technician and designer, and those people helped me to see that it would indeed give me a niche with my landscape lighting clients in the Raleigh, NC area. The conference proved to be an incredible networking opportunity. It was so amazing to spend a few days and learn from the best in the industry, and I was so humbled that they all told me to call if I ever needed any advice down the road. Their generosity in sharing knowledge and offering ongoing support was truly remarkable. I received a wealth of information from them and soon had landscape lighting manufacturers contacting me about possibly using their products, recognizing the unique perspective I brought to the field.

After careful consideration and testing many products, I narrowed it down to a few of the best fixtures, connectors, and cable available to the professional landscape lighting industry. This selection process involved rigorous testing and evaluation to ensure only the highest quality materials would be used in my installations. I am so fortunate to have clients who appreciate my lighting skills in the Raleigh and Eastern NC areas. My unique approach sets me apart: I look at architectural features and gardens and landscapes differently than others and view the depth and dimensions when looking at a potential lighting project. I see things differently and look at the entire scene to create not only a stunning scene when the clients drive up to their residence in the evenings, but also to create little vignettes through windows and views from their home offices, kitchens, dens, bedrooms, and patios.

Painting relaxing scenes with soft low-level lighting for the clients to enjoy from many different viewpoints has become my signature style. Sometimes using foliage and plants to create purposeful shadowing, as well as downlighting to create shadows and pools of soft illumination to navigate garden pathways in the moonlight, I craft lighting designs that transform outdoor spaces into enchanting nighttime environments.

Contact us to see the Lite Visions Landscape Lighting difference today. No one else has the lighting background or the creative visions we can provide for our discerning clients in the Raleigh areas.

 

 

There are technicians, and there are artists – and Joe is an artist

your own backyard resort oasis

Discover your resort oasis in your own backyard with professionally designed and installed outdoor landscape lighting by a former concert and stage lighting designer.

Joe is a local longtime Raleigh native,homeowner and former concert and stage lighting designer and has been sharing that knowledge to properties in the Raleigh,Wake Forest and North Carolina areas for the last five years.

As an actual lighting designer who has driven out of many neighborhoods in the evening hours after installing lighting and seeing many poorly designed lighting installations, Joe wants to help homeowners understand the difference in people who might just light an object with only one fixture when it might require more lights at less lumens to properly illuminate the object.

Picasso would use many brush strokes to paint a masterpiece and proper landscape illumination many times requires more than just one brush stroke up the center of a huge tree.

A lot of companies might put a fixture too close to a trees trunk or too close to a homes foundation and use a lamp that is too bright and instead of the light looking nice and soft you can see a very noticeable hot spot near where the light starts.

Call Lite Visions today to see your property at night looking like the amazing work of art you see in the daytime.

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Creating a private escape in your own backyard

Witness the Magic

Witness the Magic of outdoor landscape lighting, as you and your family are sitting around the backyard patio. Burgers on the grill are almost ready and sunset is fading behind the night sky fading and then magically your property slowly becomes your own resort oasis. Hidden lighting illuminates the trees and plants,casting shadows in the evenings breeze. A favorite item in your garden softly illuminated beckons you to come sit near it.

Soft pools of illumination along walkways and entryways allow you to traverse safely in the darkness.

You can witness this magic nightly in your own backyard nightly at sunset.

 

Lite Visions Landscape Lightings owner Joe,went from lighting up concert and theatrical stages over many years to bringing his special lighting techniques to private residences in the North Carolina areas. We can even combine audio in your outdoor spaces to bring your backyard resort to life. We invite you to read our many 5 star reviews on google as well as viewing our many project photos there to see what sets us apart.

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There are technicians, and there are artists – and Joe is an artist

There are technicians, and there are artists – and Joe is an artist.
Just a few kind words below from our satisfied clients explain what sets us apart at lite visions landscape lighting, where your home and landscape is our stage:
We live on a large wooded lot and recently did a major house remodel which required pulling up a lot of our existing lighting that was over 15 years old. Joe was recommended to us and once we became aware of his background in theatrical lighting and got a Iook at his website we couldn’t wait to work with him. Joe came out on a Saturday and did a complete and thorough walk around of our lot, asking questions about what we wanted and also making suggestions. He was a pleasure to talk to and to be around, totally down to earth, absolutely no BS. By the end of that consultation, which lasted a couple of hours, we pretty much decided to give Joe carte blanche to do a complete and total reset, so confident were we in the vision he had for our property – and we are so glad that we did. Joe works with what I would call a “soft palette” – he fills in spaces with light and with balance. He most definitely “paints a picture” The resultant effect is calming to the spirit and beautiful to the eye. After the installation, he came back out two nights in a row to make sure we were happy with the vision he had created and that he was happy with it too. Like I said, Joe is an artist. He is also a genuinely nice guy who I have enjoyed getting to know just as much as I’ve enjoyed working with him. I really can’t offer a higher recommendation than that.

Joe is an artist whose palette is light! He replaced our “standard” (mediocre) driveway path lights with downlights strategically located in trees resulting in a dreamy, soft-lit approach to our house. Next he is designing the lighting for Phase II of our landscaping project…lighting our front entry and parking area. The results speak to Joe’s excellence and professionalism!

Our home is about 100 yards off the road and our driveway winds through the woods. Joe visited with us about 10 days ago and listened intently to what my wife and I wanted to achieve. From the outset it was obvious that Joe is a lighting artist and we trusted his knowledge and creativity in designing and implementing an intriguing lighting plan.
We are delighted with the results! Joe has taken a personal interest in our project and has been a delight to work with- our project has really enhanced our property and we enjoyed our first “lit up” night yesterday.
Joe is a real pro and we are very pleased to have been introduced to him.

I have been working with Joe for a number of years now and when it comes to lighting design he has a unique set of skills and experience, having begun in theatrical lighting over thirty years ago he transitioned to outdoor lighting and brought his unique skill and expertise to outdoor spaces in Raleigh. When it comes to large jobs that need a sophisticated design Joe is an excellent choice, he will stay out late dialing and adjusting each light, he uses excellent products such as Sterling Lighting to achieve his timeless designs. If you are in the market to paint a masterpiece in your outdoor space its worth the money to commission Joe to do it, you will not be disappointed

Joe was simply awesome to work with on our project! We put him against our estimate & demo from Carolina Outdoor Lighting, and Lite Visions won out in every way. He had great suggestions during the lighting demo, and combined with our own ideas we ended up with a truly excellent result. He searches for the best lights from a variety of companies, which means more choices for you! He had these great up/down lights which worked perfectly for our pergola structures, which simply wasn’t an option from the competition. He also had RGB Bluetooth controlled spotlights to flood the forest behind our property, where the competition had only white and non controllable. The addition of color back there is so much fun and we really look forward to using it during parties & BBQs!
During install Joe was quick, efficient and cleaned up after completion. All of the wires were hid as much as possible and left in a tidy order. The little things impressed us too, like adding a rose filter to the Japanese Maple light to enhance the color, or diffusion filters to reduce glare, etc. We also got to hear lots of awesome stories from his concert days!!
For literally the same price as competition, we got a wide variety of lights perfectly suited to the project, excellent service, and can rest easy that the lights suddenly won’t work next year because of a shoddy install.

Wow! Just wow! I cannot say enough good things about Joe and Lite Visions! He installed our new front yard landscape lighting which needed replacing after the original became tired and worn. It is now fabulous! Joe’s artistic vision, service and the quality of the lights he uses are unsurpassed. His company is unique in that he offers so much more than “standard” landscape lighting. No cheap lights. No dotted “runway” looks. No hot spots. Joe knows his lighting and it shows. He took the time to show us a demo which was extremely helpful. We knew exactly what we were getting and how it would look at night! Installation was seamless and professional. We are looking forward to having him redo our back yard now too! Thanks Joe!

This review is a month overdue but I wanted to commend Joe from Lite Visions for his professional and thorough installation of our driveway lighting. His attention to detail along with your input and preferences, will be heard, acknowledged and brought to LIGHT. He becomes and remains a vested business associate and partner and cares deeply about your satisfaction. This project of lighting our long, otherwise nearly invisible driveway, has made all the difference by safely and artistically lighting our driveway for guests and us down to our house from the street nearly 175′. It also enhances the beautiful mature hardwood trees with beautiful and yet subtle warmth. The Bluetooth app makes setting and changing the time for the lights to turn on/off a breeze. We have several other projects we will be working on with Joe and couldn’t recommend anyone else more strongly for your landscape lighting needs! He also removed our old landscape lighting which was most appreciated.

Wonderful experience! Cannot say enough good things. Joe came, he saw, and he conquered with exquisite taste, patience, and good humor our new home construction project. We were indeed fortunate that friends recommended this lighting artist to us and he was willing to travel – repeatedly – two hours each way to give us this performance we
joyfully now have night after night. Thank you Joe

Joe was great to work with and I am extremely satisfied with the results. His careful lighting highlights the beauty of our yard and enhances our safety at the same time. Great attention to detail. Work of this quality is not cheap but the quality of the work is visible every single night. No hesitation recommending this man’s work.

We recently redid our whole backyard. The final piece was the lighting. We found Joe through an online search, he came out and met with us, heard what we wanted, refined that based on his experience, pulled together a demo for us so we could see what it looked like before we decided, and then, once we gave the go ahead, he did the install. We could not be happier! It looks amazing! On top of doing great work, Joe is also super nice, completely dependable (shows up when he says he will, returns phone calls and texts), listens to what you want (when I didn’t like one of the fixtures he proposed, he found a fixture exactly like what I told him I wanted even though it wasn’t one he normally installed), honest (no surprise charges), fast, and completely committed to giving you a great experience as well as great lighting. We would recommend him to anyone and would definitely use him again if we decide to do more outdoor lighting.

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There are technicians, and there are artists – and Joe is an artist

Create An Outdoor Oasis

Why Choose Lite Visions Landscape Lighting for Your Lighting Design in North Carolina

 

Why Choose Lite Visions Landscape Lighting for Your Lighting Design in North Carolina?
As someone who has spent many years working in the concert and stage lighting industry, I understand the art and science of lighting better than most. I understand how to use lighting tools to create ambiance and atmosphere, and I understand the importance of painting with soft low level illumination.
That’s why I founded Lite Visions Landscape Lighting, the outdoor lighting experts in North Carolina.
Our many years of concert touring is what makes Lite Visions different from other outdoor lighting designers. We see the world in a different light, and we bring that expertise to every project we work on.

From hiding a light source to creating purposeful shadows

Understanding the Art and Science of Lighting

At Lite Visions, we take a holistic approach to lighting design. We understand that lighting isn’t just about illuminating a space; it’s about creating an experience. That’s why we take the time to understand your needs and preferences before we start designing your outdoor lighting system. We want to know what kind of atmosphere you want to create, what areas you like, and how you plan to use your outdoor space. We also want to see what you see from inside your home to help visualize what you will see out of your windows in the evening to create your scenes.

Once we have a clear understanding of your needs, we can start designing your lighting system. We use a variety of lighting tools, including uplighting, washlights, downlighting and path lights, to create the perfect portrait. We also use different intensities of light to create a dynamic and visually appealing environment.

Creating Your Nighttime Oasis

North Carolina is known for its beautiful plants and outdoor spaces, and we believe that your backyard should be no exception. That’s why we specialize in creating backyard settings that are perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and spending time with family and friends. We can transform your backyard into a magical wonderland with the perfect combination of lighting your outdoor spaces.

Whether you want a cozy nook for reading or a spacious area for hosting parties, we can create the perfect atmosphere for you. We understand that your outdoor space is an extension of your home, and we want to help you make the most of it.

A lighting company summit I was chosen to be one of a small handful of mentors at along with my friend James who designs and installs lighting in the Turks and Caicos islands.   http://www.islandvillalighting.com/

Best Landscape Lighting Products for Many Years of Worry-Free Illumination

At Lite Visions, we believe that quality is key. That’s why we only use the best landscape lighting products on the market. Our products are designed to last for many years, so you can enjoy worry-free illumination for years to come. We use only the highest-quality materials and the latest technology to ensure that your lighting system is both beautiful and functional.

In addition to using the best products, we also offer a comprehensive warranty on all of our installations. If anything goes wrong with your lighting system, we’ll be there to fix it. We believe in standing behind our work and providing our clients with the best possible service.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for the best landscape lighting designer in North Carolina, look no further than Lite Visions Landscape Lighting. Our many years of concert touring have given us a unique perspective on lighting design, and we bring that expertise to every project we work on. We understand the art and science of lighting, and we use that knowledge to create beautiful and functional outdoor spaces.

If you’re ready to transform your backyard into a nighttime oasis, give us a call today. We’ll work with you to create the perfect lighting system for your needs and preferences. You can also visit our website or Google Lite Visions to see what makes us the best lighting designer for your project. We look forward to working with you!

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Outdoor Lighting and Audio Raleigh NC

Joe was a Raleigh NC  native who had been a concert technician and lighting designer for many years, travelling 10 months out of the year. But he was looking for a way to come off the road and do something closer to home. So, when he talked to a friend who was designing and installing backyard resorts with outdoor audio and landscape lighting systems, he knew he had found the perfect opportunity to marry his two passions – lighting design and the outdoors.

Joe realized that he could take all of the skills he had developed over the years in the concert lighting industry and apply them to creating dreamscapes for homes and landscapes. He knew that his experience designing lighting systems for large venues could be applied to creating stunning outdoor landscape lighting systems for architectural features and backyard areas. Using the best products in the professional industry, Joe is able to design custom outdoor landscape lighting systems that will take a home or landscape to the next level. His outdoor landscape lighting systems are designed to bring a unique and creative touch to your home or landscape.

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From accent lighting to show off certain architectural features of your home or landscaped areas, to functional lighting that will provide illumination and safety, Joe can design a system that will meet your needs. In addition to traditional outdoor landscape lighting systems, Joe can also design and install sophisticated audio systems for your outdoor space. He can provide powerful and high-quality speakers for your outdoor space, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music outdoors. Whether you are entertaining friends or just relaxing in the evenings, having an outdoor audio system will help to make your backyard experience even more enjoyable.

 

Joe’s experience as a concert technician and lighting designer has given him the skills to create stunning outdoor lighting and audio systems for your home or landscape. With his expertise and the best products in the professional industry, Joe can help you create the backyard dreamscape of your dreams. From accent lighting to audio systems, Joe can provide the perfect lighting and audio systems for your home or landscape.

 

Come see us at the NC State Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show https://www.raleighfairgroundshomeandgardenshow.com/virtual-home/shop-the-show/exhibitor/lite-visions-landscape-lighting-and-outdoor-audio

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HOW I GOT INTO LOW VOLTAGE OUTDOOR LIGHTING DESIGN AFTER YEARS TOURING AS A CONCERT LIGHTING TECHNICIAN AND LIGHTING DESIGNER

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Unlike a lot of low voltage outdoor landscape lighting companies who simply have added outdoor lighting as a secondary sideline to their other business, or have bought into a cookie cutter outdoor lighting franchise.

Outdoor Lighting is Lite Visions only business and recieves 100% of my attention.

Pathway and Bridge lit up at night

I spent many years travelling in the music industry doing lighting for bands.When I decided to stop travelling 10 months out of the year and was talking to a friend who was in the outdoor lighting industry he convinced me that outdoor lighting design would be a natural transition for me,as I was already lighting up structures only on stages.

Me with some record awards

I started out many years ago working for a neighbor whose kids I grew up with in a beach band called the Embers,that set the stage for working with a local group that had a record out called Nantucket and another Raleigh band who had several records out Glassmoon. I was in Atlanta doing a show and called a friend with a production company to eat lunch and it was a turning point in my career,he offered me a tour with a group called Kool and the Gang,not only would I be a technician setting up themassive concert lighting,but I would get to operate lighting for several opening bands including KC and the Sunshine band. Over the years I was fortunate to work in all generes of music from rock to country to pop and even got to tour with WWF wrestling and the holiday sensation Trans Siberian Orchestra.

Me with Lou Rawls

I consider myself very fortunate to have had a long career in the music industry,but am glad to be close to home and designing beautiful outdoor lighting that homeowners can enjoy.

Note from Timothy B Schmidt from the Eagles who played on a Dan Fogleburg tour as well as Beth our opening act

I design and install all outdoor lighting systems and am available to personally address your needs if anything should ever come up.

I only use and install the best products available that we believe in and will not install inferior cheap fixtures just to make a profit.

About Joe Yanulevich

Born in Raleigh NC

NC Insured low voltage lighting contractor

Lighting designer and touring electrician for over 35 years.

Graduate of Nightscaping outdoor lighting university

Graduate of Garden Light Design university

Member of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals

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Has your outdoor lighting designer worked on concert tours as a lighting designer/technician?

Has your outdoor lighting designer worked on concert tours as a lighting designer or lighting technician? Lite Visions founder Joe has toured with Alan Jackson Whitney Houston, Tim Mcgraw, 3 Doors Down,Joan Jett,Dan Fogelburg and the Christmas sensation The Trans Siberian Orchestra.

Lite Visions was founded after Joe decided to install outdoor lighting at his personal home and could not find anyone in the area who knew what he knew about lighting design.

Lite Visions is the area’s leader with innovative outdoor lighting design, the best long life LED lighting fixtures and easy to operate lighting systems add FREE maintenance on top of their installation warranty and Lite Visions simply OUTSHINES the competion.

Durable & Long-Lasting Outdoor Lighting
The Lighting fixtures we install are long lasting with the best warranties in the industry,engineered to let the LED lamps run as cool as possible to extend lamp life.

Integrated LED fixtures are warrantied for a minimum of 10 years

LED Lamps are warrantied for a minimum of 5 years

Transformers have a lifetime warranty.

Customization

We differ from most other outdoor lighting companies who have a cookie cutter lighting system they use. we customize your outdoor lighting system to your home and yard.

Superior Outdoor Lighting System Design

With a wide variety across multiple product lines, We have alot of different tools available for our custom lighting design from different lamp wattages, beam spreads,lamp color temperatures along with filters and different shrouds and even colored lights .We  figure out what is the best fit for your home, landscaping and your personal style.

Let Lite Visions Create Some Nighttime Magic At Your Home Today

Good Outdoor Landscape Lighting Isn’t Cheap, Cheap Outdoor Landscape Lighting Isn’t Good

I am writing this blog after taking out several old and poorly installed outdoor landscape lighting systems this year.Good Outdoor Landscape Lighting Isn’t Cheap, Cheap Outdoor Landscape Lighting Isn’t Good.

I swear one of the lighting fixtures were made so poorly it felt like an aluminum beer can,see photos below.I felt bad the homeowner had spent so much money and trusted this person to install quality fixtures that would not have to completely replaced in only 3 years time. These same fixtures were almost impossible to re lamp. When I have a customer say” we decided to go with someone else who had a cheaper price ” it scares me for them. I can only try to educate the customers about the difference in fixtures,lamps and installers who sometimes can’t even troubleshoot their own installs, but do not install proper waterproof connections or do great wiring jobs. I just had the nicest compliment from a customer the other day while doing an annual maintenance and cleaning and adjusting lights for growth. She said,I can’t believe we have not had any problems with our outdoor lighting. My background as a concert lighting tech taught me if you do things properly you will never have a problem. That is why I stand behind my installs 100% and use the best products in the outdoor lighting business. Some of these fixtures do not even have any type manufacture tag in them due to the fact they are not proud of their CHEAP fixtures and do not want a name on them.

We spend a lot of time replacing old poorly installed outdoor landscape lighting systems with cheap fixtures,please remember your outdoor landscape lighting should last 15 plus years no problem with only replacing LED lamps when needed. Do yourself a favor and if someones quote sounds too good to be true in any trade,remember it probably is.