Masters of Light: Capturing Color, Light & The Human Experience
Capturing light and the objects it illuminates within a single photograph is no easy feat. Can a photo accurately convey a light source’s qualities and a subject’s true color? What role should shadow play when photographing a space? When is the best time of day to photograph an object and its surroundings? Lighting design photographer […]
Project Spotlight | Newport Beach Country Club
John Fox, president of Fox & Fox Design LLC, delivers “ego-free lighting design services” to the most extraordinary of residences and destinations. For more than 27 years, he has illuminated a diverse array of spaces—from hotels to theme parks and virtually everything in between. Recently, The Illuminating Engineering Society recognized John’s visionary work at the […]
The Environment, Enlightened: Stern Pissarro Gallery
Collectors of late 19th and 20th century European art wander through the Stern Pissarro Gallery to revel in Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, School of Paris, French Post-War, Modern and Contemporary works. Established in 1964, the international family art business represents five generations of works by the Pissarro family, including masterpieces by Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painter Camille […]
SORAA Luminaries: Meet Erika Sanson
Spend a moment with Erika Sanson, and you’ll immediately understand why she serves as SORAA’s regional manager and lighting designer of Southern Europe. The talented Italian draws upon her technical mastery of light when collaborating with clients on high-end projects, but she also listens to her creative intuitions to craft one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Since graduating from […]
Illuminating “Star Wars™ and The Power of Costume“
The Star Wars™ film series has thrilled audiences with its epic storylines, unforgettable characters and groundbreaking visual effects since its inception in 1977. A visit to the The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) reveals another compelling force embedded within each Star Wars™ film: costumes. DIA’s Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume exhibition features more […]
Rosewood Phuket | Luxury, Elevated by Light
The most seasoned of travelers escape to Phuket, Thailand, for the ultimate tropical getaway. Revered as the “Pearl of the Andaman Sea,” the rainforested island boasts white, sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters and curiously shaped limestone cliffs. The Rosewood Phuket resort sits proudly along the island’s aptly named Emerald Bay—a glittering, verdant hideaway shaded by […]
Masters of Light: Marc Langlois
Meet Marc Langlois, lighting designer at Detroit Institute of Arts. From illuminating some of the world’s most recognized art to innovating lighting design techniques, Langlois is irrefutably a SORAA Master of Light. While we were visiting the Detroit Institute of Arts, we met with Marc to discover how he illuminates the museum and its exhibits […]
Masters of Light: Darrell Hawthorne
Painters have incorporated light into their work for centuries. Whether employed to illuminate a scene or symbolize a revelation of great proportions, light serves as a formidable force in many a masterpiece. Originally a fine art painter, Darrell Hawthorne discovered the power of light long before embarking on his career as a lighting designer. Hawthorne […]
The Art of Living Residence | An Interview with John Fox
Santa Monica, California, is home to an exclusive collection of opulent estates. Here, panoramic ocean views and entrancing sunsets serve as backdrops to each home’s unique silhouette. One home, however, stands out among the rest. Designed by famed architect Marc Whipple, The Art of Living Residence boasts minimalist architectural elements to showcase the owner’s beloved […]
SORAA Celebrates International Day of Light
An omnipresent force, light holds the power to beautify, heal, energize and inspire. Sunlight enriches crops around the world to feed billions of people, for instance, while electric light enhances human productivity. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) hosts the first-ever International Day of Light on May 16, 2018, to recognize light’s […]