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Budget-Friendly Stage Lighting Hacks Every Lighting Designer Needs

Budget-Friendly Stage Lighting Hacks Every Lighting Designer Needs

Crafting stunning stage looks on a shoestring budget doesn’t have to mean sacrificing safety or creativity. In this post, PORT Lighting expert Quentin Stockwell—who’s lit everything including rustic barns and intimate black-box theaters—shares his top “under-the-radar” lighting hacks. …

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Top Lighting Trends for Luxury High-End Events in 2025

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Discover the top lighting trends for luxury events in 2025, from romantic color palettes to wireless lighting innovations. Explore the future of event lighting design.

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A Guide to Choosing the Right Lighting for Different Event Spaces

A Guide to Choosing the Right Lighting for Different Event Spaces

Photo by Matt Teuten Learn how to choose the right lighting for any event space with this step-by-step guide. Discover expert tips for venue lighting, indoor vs. outdoor events, and more to create unforgettable experiences.

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8 Creative Lighting Ideas to Elevate Your Event

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Discover 8 creative lighting ideas from PORT Lighting's expert designers Chris B. and Sean P. Transform your event with innovative lighting techniques for captivating designs.

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The Role of Lighting in Creating a Memorable Christmas Celebration

The Role of Lighting in Creating a Memorable Christmas Celebration

“Strings of street lights, even stop lights, blink a bright red and green…” What would Christmas be without lights? From candles lit on the Christmas tree to millions of twinkling lights on display, Christmas lights have a fun history and tradition behind them.

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Brilliant! Smart Lighting for Theater, Events, and Businesses

Brilliant! Smart Lighting for Theater, Events, and Businesses

Once upon a time, the dimmer switch was a high-tech device. But technology has come a long way since Joel Spira obtained a patent for that “state-of-the-art” technology in 1961. Today, smart lighting is affording businesses unprecedented opportunities to enhance their atmosphere, save …

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