Bio
BIOGRAPHY
CJ Berg is a Colorado-based commercial architectural photographer specializing in residential and commercial exteriors and interiors.
Her work has been published internationally and has been commissioned by our nations leading architects. Her digital workflow is primarily concentrated upon commercial photography services for architects, interior designers, magazine publications, luxury real estate, construction and advertising agencies in and around the United States.
CJ’s photography philosophy is to choose the best composition and to use the most complementary lighting to ensure strong visual identity. When working on a new project, she focuses strongly on how she can help her clients get noticed amongst their competitors. Exceptional imagery combine with strong brand identity will distinguish her clients from their competition and build confidence and visual recognition.
CJ received her training at the renowned brooks institute of photography, worlds leading creative and technical photography school. She is proficient in numerous high resolution digital camera operations with an emphasis in tilt-shift techniques for architectural perspective control, technical lighting, color balancing, digital retouching, and other aspects necessary to transform the ordinary into extraordinary.
About CJ Berg:
CJ traces her creative roots to her childhood and growing up in Northwest Washington. This upbringing nurtured in her an insatiable desire for exploration, a passion for creativity and a desire to live a full and meaningful life! These passions led her to a number of places and her creative work experience includes working with companies such as: Lexus, The Warner Group International, Alcoa, Orange 22, Earthform Design, Pinnacle Exhibits, Livinghomes, The Colorado Group, Prudential, Sotheby's International Realty and more!
CJ currently works as a freelance photographer (cjbergphoto.com), creative director, provides digital consulting and (digital asset management, digital image enhancement, interactive design, photography).
Apart from her professional endeavors, CJ enjoys getting in the great outdoors any way she can - from mountain biking, cycling, camping, surfing, kayaking, camping, backpacking, running, etc. She currently lives in Steamboat Springs with her two favorite boys – her 19yo son Teale and (sweet) St. Bernard, Baker!
Born and raised in Bellingham, CJ Berg, knows what a unique and special place the Pacific Northwest is. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University, she pursed a Master of Science at the world-renowned Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA. Her specialty and primary focus have always been architectural, interior and aerial photography. Today, she is recognized as a leading specialist in these areas.
Her clients include national and international architects, interior designers, builders, contractors, real estate agents & developers, architectural product manufactures and property managers. Her images have been seen in publications including, Architectural Digest, Interior Digest, The Robb Report, LUXE Magazine, Sierra Club, GQ, Green Home Building Magazine, Cowboys and Indians, Architecture Week, CNNmoney, The Men’s Book, Eco-structure and Curbed LA. CJ has also been featured in several books.
With over 20 years experience, CJ has a creative eye which, combined with her technical education and experience, gives her the ability to capture imagery in a broad range of styles. Her collaborative approach and ability to meet deadlines makes her easy to work with. Staying at the cutting edge of her profession, CJ regularly attends conferences, is an active member in several leading organizations and maintains the most current equipment and software.
With big client experience, CJ fuses a passion for creative visual communication with her client’s message. CJ Berg Studios incorporates marketing intelligence and creative problem-solving to produce the most creative, memorable, and effective imagery possible. She collaborates with clients to visually charge their message with an authentic and memorable voice that stands out from the crowd.
Some of the competitive advantages CJ Berg Photographics’ provides are signature shots, specialty in the highly technical and demanding discipline of Architectural Photography, and flawless execution that produces results through her proven track record.