PRESENTATION INFORMATION

Keynote Speaker: Janet Lennox Moyer, FIALD
Author of The Landscape Lighting Book

Bringing Light into the Future
The Importance of Landscape Lighting; Moving the Industry into the Future

Tim Ryan
Lighthouse

What My Camera Taught Me About Lighting Design
Session 1A

A camera is often described as a “tool for seeing the world” because it encourages people to actively observe and appreciate the details of their surroundings, essentially teaching them to “see without a camera” by paying close attention to COMPOSITION and LIGHT. This idea is particularly attributed to photographer Dorothea Lange, who famously said, “The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera”.  In this session I will share with you how my photographic journey has helped shape my landscape lighting design style over the past 20 years and will encourage you to pick up a camera to perhaps help you see your LIGHTING DESIGNS with fresh eyes.

Tim Ryan is the Executive Director and a Senior Lighting Designer at Lighthouse Design Studio. With a background in landscape design and construction, Tim's passion for lighting began early in his career as he integrated illumination into his landscape projects. By 2003, captivated by the transformative power of light in outdoor spaces, he transitioned fully into the world of landscape lighting. 

Since 2015, Tim has been an executive manager with Lighthouse, where he collaborates with top-tier professionals in landscape design, home integration, and architecture to push the boundaries of lighting design. He is also deeply committed to the education and mentorship of future outdoor lighting designers, actively engaging with the industry’s leading educational organizations to ensure the continued growth and refinement of this specialized art form.

Dave Young
traxon e:cue

Color mixing, DMX and Creating Captivating Lighting Designs
Session 1B

This session will discuss the basics of LED color mixing, and how to use color along with DMX lighting controls to create exciting and engaging designs. Landscape lighting can use color effectively to enhance a client's environment without being overwhelming or gaudy.  Effective use of color can be tasteful and subtle and doesn't mean the project has to look flashy or like Las Vegas.  

The talk will discuss the most common and specialty color mixing methods, how the use of color can enhance white light designs, and provide a basic understanding of how color is measured and evaluated. Since effective color mixing is best achieved with lighting fixtures using digital protocols such as DMX, the basic topology, and functionality of the DMX protocol will also be covered.

Dave Young is the National Controls Manager for Traxon | e:cue. He holds a BA in Theatrical Design from Alma College and an MFA in Lighting Design from the University of Oklahoma. Prior to joining Traxon in 2024, he worked as the Western Architectural Regional Manager for ETC, and as an architectural lighting designer at Visual Terrain and then Stantec in Los Angeles. An active member of the lighting community, Dave has been a presenter at the IES Annual Conference, LIGHTFAIR^® International, ArchLight Summit, and several other lighting industry conferences. Dave also served as the chair of the IES Annual Conference from 2020-2023.

Justin Castellano
3G Lighting

Lighting the Path to Client Success
Session 2A

This engaging session blends theatrical storytelling with practical sales techniques to help you guide clients from curiosity to commitment. Learn how to ask the right questions, overcome objections, and close more deals confidently while keeping it fun and engaging.

Justin began his life as an actor and began his love for lighting in the theatre before moving into commercial lighting. His sales background comes from spending 15 years in financial services, in addition to selling lighting in entertainment, residential, and commercial projects. Justin’s primary passion is in helping others reach their full potential and is a dedicated educator and coach. Find him @justintimetospeak on Youtube and Instagram.

Alex Fabozzi
Available Light

Leveraging Photoshop for Dynamic Landscape Renderings
Session 2B

Creating dynamic images that captivate clients is more important than ever. Photoshop continues to be the premier tool for crafting quick, compelling conceptual renders. Join us as we explore the art of rendering light in Photoshop and learn techniques to being your concepts to life.

Learning Objectives:  

1. Understanding Photoshop
2. Working creatively in Photoshop
3. Changing an image from Day to Night
4. How to render light to create 3-dimensionality inside a 2-dimensional photo. 

Alex began his accomplished lighting career designing for touring theater and dance productions. Since joining Available Light, Alex has pivoted to work on museum exhibition and architectural projects including the recently completed Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the National Museum of African American Music, and the new science research complex at Williams College. Alex holds an MFA from NYU and is an active member of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).

Alex approaches his work with a belief that: "Effective lighting rarely draws attention to itself. Instead, it boosts your understanding of the subject and helps you experience space and drama in ways you simply could not without it."

Anna Hoffman, PLA
Hoffman & Ospina

Building Bridges: Effective Collaboration Between Landscape Architects and Exterior Lighting Designers
Session 3A

Landscape architect Anna Hoffman will explore the importance of fostering strong, dynamic working relationships between landscape architects and exterior lighting designers. The session will focus on how both disciplines can collaborate seamlessly to create cohesive and innovative outdoor spaces that enhance functionality, aesthetics, and user experience. Through real-world case studies and actionable strategies, the speaker will highlight the mutual benefits of integrated design processes, emphasizing the value of early collaboration, continuous communication, and shared vision. Attendees will leave with practical insights on how to navigate challenges, streamline workflows, and leverage each other’s expertise to deliver stunning and sustainable landscapes that light up both the environment and the user experience.  

Dr. Tony Esposito, Ph.D.
Lighting Research Solutions, LLC

An Introduction to Color Rendition and IES TM-30
Session 3B

This presentation will provide an overview of the fundamental concepts of color rendition, describe the function (and drawbacks) of the CIE General Color Rendering Index (colloquially "CRI"), and detail the IES method for light course color rendition, IES TM-30. With a focus on fundamentals and lighting application guidance, attendees will leave this talk feeling more comfortable navigating the world of color science.

Dr. Esposito is light quality researcher with a background in lighting design and engineering. He is the Director and Light Concept Lead at the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the Founder of Lighting Research Solutions LLC (a lighting consultancy providing services in research, education, and development), and Co-Chair of the Color Committee of the Illuminating Engineering Society.

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