Jim is a master of landscape illumination, with nearly 40 years of experience designing lighting for residential estates and public monuments across the U.S.

Trained in landscape design and horticulture, Jim brings a unique perspective to lighting. He studied under Janet Lennox Moyer, a world-renowned lighting designer, and now serves on the Board of the International Landscape Lighting Institute (ILLI), where he teaches industry professionals.

A sought-after speaker, Jim also consults with fixture manufacturers to enhance performance, specializing in precise glare control to elevate the art of landscape illumination.

"The world's greatest artists—from Monet to Van Gogh—recognized that any scene was incomplete without careful attention to light—the way it reflects, creates shadows and cultivates a mood. In our work in landscape lighting design, we, too, are artists, creating outdoor masterpieces that spark emotions and transport the viewer into a new world."

Jim Ply, Founder & Principal