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LEFT: Most people assume great lighting begins with adding more of it. It doesn't. The work begins not
with adding light, but with deciding where it doesn't belong. Contrast, pause, and restraint shape the most
compelling nighttime environments, where illumination feels intentional rather than excessive.
ABOVE: This illuminated canopy establishes scale and height, allowing the waterfall to feel grounded and
purposeful — without the vertical presence, the scene would lose its sense of grandeur.
Photography by Tim Ryan
"Light is layered intentionally. Darkness
is preserved. Glare is controlled. Every
beam serves a purpose, and every
shadow belongs."
—Andrew Schwindler
Sandy Beach Lighting & Design Co.
