{"id":42,"date":"2024-12-10T15:47:55","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T15:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bertamartirosyan.com\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2025-12-05T17:19:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T17:19:28","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bertamartirosyan.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Google tag (gtag.js) -->\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=G-2SZFBR51CF\"><\/script>\n<script>\n  window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];\n  function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}\n  gtag('js', new Date());\n\n  gtag('config', 'G-2SZFBR51CF');\n<\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">About Berta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nk-awb nk-awb alignfull\"><div class=\"nk-awb-wrap-content is-layout-flow wp-block-nk-awb-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-88\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-88 ml-slider hide-arrows-smartphone has-dots-nav has-carousel-mode ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Berta\" data-height=\"600\" data-width=\"479\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_88\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_88\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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Initially focusing on the avian diversity of her native Armenia, her lens now encompasses a wider range of fauna and global ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her passion for photography, cultivated in her youth amidst the artistic vibrancy of Tbilisi, Georgia, intertwines with a deep-seated commitment to conservation. This is reflected in her academic background, which includes a degree in Interior Design from the Architectural and Construction University of Armenia (2016) and a Master&#8217;s degree in Biology (2023). This scientific foundation allows her to identify and capture scientifically important scenes, communicating complex ecological concepts through visually compelling images that resonate with a wider audience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Berta\u2019s work has been featured in over twenty group exhibitions worldwide, with showings in Norway, Italy, Greece, the USA, and Romania, among others. She has also curated four solo exhibitions, each evidencing the evolution of her artistic vision. Notably, she authored the first comprehensive photo book on the birds of Armenia, a seminal publication that serves as an indispensable resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond her artistic pursuits, Berta actively contributes to avian research and conservation programs in Armenia, generating valuable data for the protection of endangered species. Her research has been disseminated through peer-reviewed scientific publications, underscoring her commitment to environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She further extends this commitment by leading guided birdwatching tours in Armenia, fostering deeper appreciation for the country&#8217;s biodiversity. Her tours are not just about ticking off species on a checklist; they are immersive experiences that foster a deeper appreciation for intricate ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Berta\u2019s photography aims for more than aesthetics; it serves as a powerful instrument for conservation advocacy, translating scientific observation into captivating visuals that inform and inspire. Her ongoing exploration of diverse ecosystems and wildlife subjects promises a compelling visual narrative that celebrates the beauty and fragility of our planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b02886af wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n                  width=\"560\"\n                   height=\"315\"\n                  allowfullscreen=\"true\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.captionfy.com\/video\/youtube\/48pat2Q0YZc?caption=en-uvw&#038;embed=true\"\n                  frameborder=\"0\"\n                  style=\"border-radius: 10px;\"\n                ><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n                  width=\"560\"\n                  height=\"315\"\n                  allowfullscreen=\"true\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.captionfy.com\/video\/youtube\/H8TjEERHgH0?caption=en-Mp1&#038;embed=true\"\n                  frameborder=\"0\"\n                  style=\"border-radius: 10px;\"\n                ><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b02886af wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n                  width=\"560\"\n                  height=\"315\"\n                  allowfullscreen=\"true\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.captionfy.com\/video\/youtube\/ys_lgYCdh_M?caption=en&#038;embed=true\"\n                  frameborder=\"0\"\n                  style=\"border-radius: 10px;\"\n                ><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n                  width=\"560\"\n                  height=\"315\"\n                  allowfullscreen=\"true\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.captionfy.com\/video\/youtube\/I3hBVA_z28k?caption=en&#038;embed=true\"\n                  frameborder=\"0\"\n                  style=\"border-radius: 10px;\"\n                ><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Press<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investigative Journalists of Armenia (HETQ) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/hetq.am\/en\/article\/166085\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hetq.am\/en\/article\/166085\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berta Martirosyan: Armenia\u2019s Wildlife Photographer<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Radio of Armenia (ARMRADIO) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/imradio.armradio.am\/2024\/06\/23\/%D5%A2%D5%B6%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%A9%D5%B5%D5%A1%D5%B6-%D5%BC%D5%AB%D5%A9%D5%B4%D5%A8%E2%80%A4-%D5%A2%D5%A5%D6%80%D5%BF%D5%A1-%D5%B4%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%BF%D5%AB%D6%80%D5%B8%D5%BD%D5%B5%D5%A1%D5%B6\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/imradio.armradio.am\/2024\/06\/23\/%D5%A2%D5%B6%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%A9%D5%B5%D5%A1%D5%B6-%D5%BC%D5%AB%D5%A9%D5%B4%D5%A8%E2%80%A4-%D5%A2%D5%A5%D6%80%D5%BF%D5%A1-%D5%B4%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%BF%D5%AB%D6%80%D5%B8%D5%BD%D5%B5%D5%A1%D5%B6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The rhythm of nature. 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