Ten years ago, Steve began experimenting with lighting design at his residence in Woodbury, Connecticut, a colonial home built in 1747 for a Revolutionary War general. In particular, Steve refurbished a number of copper oil lanterns to their original state. What began as a side project turned into an obsession with authenticity. Many a passerby would stop and comment on the lantern's rustic beauty. Since moving to Arizona with his wife Patti, Steve took a keen interest in desert landscaping, specifically outdoor lighting. Inspired to make some changes, Steve redesigned the exterior lighting system at his own home. Once again, many people commented on his talent. Steve recognized there was a need in the Northeast Valley for custom lighting, and he felt determined to transform a hobby into a career.

        Like his Dad, Bryan is mechanically inclined and artistically adept. Before moving to Arizona, he spent eight years as a shop foreman at a Connecticut facility that built racecar engines. Using the experience he gained designing the electrical systems in these high-performance machines, he decided to enter a new field. Landscape Lighting offered him the opportunity to utilize his electrical skills, while cultivating his artistic aptitude. He was thrilled to venture on this endeavor with his father. The two began their quest at Nightscaping University in Redlands, California. One month later, Bryan and Steve were licensed by Arizona to design and install low-voltage lighting systems. The end result is Let There Be Light.