Who REALLY drives event lighting design? Planners or lighting professionals?
On her podcast, Talk With Renee, Renee Dalo recently delved into this subject with veteran event planner Jeannie Savage from Details Details and Images by Lighting's Sr. Designer, Curt Stahl.
Jeannie shared some great stories about the lighting mishaps she has learned from more than 18 years in the industry. Curt emphasized that while knowing lighting equipment names can be helpful, the most important thing is communicating your vision - what feeling and atmosphere do you want to achieve?
In the podcast, you will hear about lighting design trends, using lighting to direct attention and transform spaces, budget considerations, and collaborating with photographers to get the best event photos. And find out for real -- who drives the lighting design? The answers were insightful.
The key takeaways? Lighting is crucial for events but can feel overwhelming. Lean on lighting pros, communicate the desired emotion and atmosphere, adjust lighting for photographers, and invest in a knowledgeable lighting tech onsite.
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