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Site Map for JohnBorgeStudios.com John Borge Studios Fargo North Dakota Photographer Located between North Dakota and Minnesota, Fargo photographer John Borge produces original digital photography images for advertising, editorial and corporate publications. His Fargo based studio creates fresh images for business - including medical, agricultural and manufacturing industries. Call 701-361-6503 today. Location assignments take him throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota – and around the world. Photography for advertising, for annual reports, for editorial purposes – it all interests me in that they are all attempts to communicate, to help a client communicate their message clearly and accurately. I have been working professionally for over 25 years as a photographer, designer and art director. Location shoots take me all over the world including places like Moscow, Paris, Rome, Budapest, Seoul– and around the United States from Denver to Hackensack, Minnesota! Capabilities of John Borge Studios I shoot everything from 4x5 transparency to 35mm Widelux to Hasselblad. However, over the past year demand has been almost entirely digital, of which I shoot with the Canon EOS1-DS Mark II, shooting at 16.7megapixels. Location (Seoul) Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul. Links of Interest - Link to John Borge Studios Consider exchanging links with John Borge Studios! This Fargo North Dakota photographer is always open to linking partnership with other quality creatives. Location Photography (Rome) by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota The basillica of St. Peter's seems to float on air with the strong backlight coming through. Location (Denver) Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota I was on assignment in Colorado and needed a strong image of Denver. I had found this location, but each time I was there the lighting sort of died. Finally, I got a late afternoon thunderstorm moving across the prairie, and the light really came alive. Location (Fargo) Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Beautiful downtown Fargo – with the newly remodeled Fargo Theatre as it's showcase. Minnesota Location Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota I pass this scene often on long bike rides. I like the extreme compostion to play the idea of the power of nature and our attempts to utilize it. Location (Moscow) Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Red Square, Moscow. Location (London) Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota London. The Widelux is so cool! Location (Korea) Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Seoul Station. I've spent many hours in train stations around the world. I'm always wondering about other travelers stories – where are they going? Where have they been? Location (Europe) Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota I was in Budapest on assignment and finished a day early. So on my last night there I took a tram out on the bridges and came across this great view of the Danube. I zoomed the lens during the 1/2 second exposure. Location (St Paul) Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. Location (Paris) Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota The Widelux format offers such a cool view of the world. It is my favorite travel camera – I think because of the randomness it allows. This is halfway up Notre Dame cathedral, looking east. Promotion photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota A series of images made for a printing company showing their capabilities. We shot the entire 16 page piece in just over four hours - a tribute to digital technology - and two faithful assistants to handhold the strobes on the fly! Industrial Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Industrial and manufacturing photography projects are much more interesting with a human element added. Location Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota We had hired this husband and wife to be models in Budapest. I was concerned that they would'nt be able to act natural, to have enough to talk about ... but they ended up being some of our best talent on the project. Product Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Although product photography is not the biggest part of my business, I enjoy trying to make solid objects come to life in a beautiful way. Business Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Business to business software promotion. Food Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota A shot I made for a greeting card. 4 X 5, available light coming through a north window. Healthcare Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota An annual report shot done in Alaska. Business Location Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota I enjoy trying to make scenes look believable, even though they are most often staged – like this business image made in Europe. Agriculture Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota My midwest location feeds me quite a few of agricutural projects, from equipment beauty shots to testimonials, like this image shot near Pocatello, Idaho. Agricultural Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota North Dakota – big, beautiful fields seem to go on forever. I try to avoid cliche images - I was drawn to the contasting textures of the grain and the soft clouds. Architecture Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Architecture photography takes the most patience – but a beautiful space is really fun to shoot, even in Fargo, North Dakota! Stock Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota The train station in Budapest was designed by George Eiffel, giving it a distinct Parisain feel. The muted tones with the falling snow make the image seem like an old black and white print. Most of my work is assigned, but I do provide stock photography for many clients. Location Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota A location shoot in Paris. Small business software. Technology Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota A technology image made to recruit new talent. A majority of my work is produced on location. Product Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Product photography done in the studio. I thought the mirror would be a neat way to show off the crazy shape of the clock. Healthcare Industry Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota An editorial piece for the healthcare industry. With the advances of Photoshop, the photographer can really expand the capabilities of visual communication. Healthcare Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Healthcare projects require delicate lighting – and working fast in tight spaces. I have worked on over 20 healthcare annual reports and numerous advertising campaigns. Manufacturing Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Industrial photography often offers great contrasts in light and shapes. I like the contrast of the two ladders – one in use, the other waiting for the structure to be completed. Healthcare Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota A healthcare shot for an air ambulance service in Colorado. Still Life Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Still life photography is made easier with simple textures and colors. I don't know if the pearls are real, but the fruit is! Business Technology Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Shot in a research facility in Paris. Small Business Location Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota A small business location shoot. Mixing strobe light and window light is a great way to make a scene look "real." Business Location Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota On location in Budapest, working on a visual catalog for a software company. Healthcare Location Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota I often use small hand-held strobes off camera to add texture to the light. Product Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota The textures and colors of the C-clamp are a nice contrast to the brass object. Editorial Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota A cover shot relating to travel. I don't collect old camera's but found this one for the shot. Location Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Available light with the reflection from a wood floor really brought this image to life. Shot on location in beautiful (really!) downtown Fargo, North Dakota. Small Business Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota From a series done for a small business software company. Fine Art Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Shot on tungsten transparency film with strobe lighting, cross processed for added richness. Industrial Manufacturing Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota The repetition of pattern in industrial shoots can even make PVC pipe interesting. Manufacturing Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Manufacturing photography often puts the photographer in situations that are not all that beautiful – until the welding sparks start to fly! Product Studio Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota A wacky studio shot ... somehow, this old camera actually looks high tech! Feature Story Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota A feature story for a healthcare annual report - shot in downtown Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Business Location Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Great light sure helps in making great images! I'm a huge fan of big lenses with shallow depth of field. Manufacturing Location Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Theses fellows are attaching a hoist to a generator of a electrical generating windtower. With North Dakota's over-abundance of wind, the industry should thrive! Minnesota Healthcare Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota I've shot over 30 healthcare annual report's. I enjoy the challenge of working around the delicate schedules of patients and providers, and trying to make people look "good" in situations that are not always flattering. Portfolio Photograph by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota A business to business image made for a software company. Landscape Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota Landscape photography does not come that natural to me, but this scene in Wyoming was pretty easy to capture. Minnesota Healthcare Location Photography by John Borge, Fargo North Dakota A cover shot for a healthcare annual report. Much of the work I do for the healthcare industry is story-based, giving the images a distinct editorial feel. Big white reflectors filled in the strong backlight. |