About

At LightSmiths, we specialize in cutting-edge audio, video, and lighting solutions that transform spaces and bring bold visions to life. More than just a service provider, we are your creative partner—collaborating closely to deliver results that are innovative, seamless, and truly unforgettable.

Driven by a passion for invention, we go beyond industry standards by designing our own tools and developing fresh ideas that push boundaries. Our inventory includes one-of-a-kind gear and custom solutions you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether you need a dedicated production partner or a trusted contributor within a larger team, LightSmiths adapts to every role with professionalism, creativity, and excellence. From small-scale activations to large-scale productions, we’re here to make your event extraordinary.

History

LightSmiths was born out of the event industry—for the event industry. Founded in 2012 by Brian Waltz, LightSmiths is the culmination of over two decades of hands-on experience, technical ingenuity, and a passion for elevating events through thoughtful production design.

Brian’s journey began in 2000 as a wedding DJ while studying Electrical Engineering. Known for seamlessly blending high-energy mixing, professional emceeing, and an eye-catching lighting rig, he quickly earned a reputation as one of the top talents in the Pacific Northwest’s wedding and corporate event scene. This early success taught him the critical importance of presentation, polish, and precision—skills that laid the foundation for what LightSmiths would become.

With the rise of LED technology in the early 2010s, Brian saw an opportunity to push boundaries. Unsatisfied with the limitations of AC-powered uplighting, he reverse-engineered his entire rig—transforming 50 wired fixtures into a custom wireless, battery-powered lighting system using WiFi-based control. This innovation came years before such solutions were commercially available, and it helped launch LightSmiths as a creative force in the local production landscape.

Since then, LightSmiths has continued to lead with a spirit of curiosity, design-forward thinking, and technical innovation. While the broader industry has caught up in areas like battery and wireless tech, we’ve channeled our creative energy into new frontiers—developing custom tools, exploring bold aesthetics, and expanding our unique inventory of event lighting and production gear.

At our core, we’re makers. We’re problem-solvers. We’re LightSmiths.

Privacy Policy

LightSmiths does not collect, sell, store or forward any customer data for its own use or 3rd party uses. In the event a purchase is made from our store, we retain order contact info for communication of order details only, and that data is never used to contact anyone outside of a standard customer service function pertaining to an order.