Berthold was seven years of age when his father died of disease and his education was consequently overseen by relatives in Puštal.

Berthold subsequently attended numerous lectures and shows in Munich, where he also participated in Anton Ažbes painting class.

In Vienna, Berthold was introduced to new photographic possibilities and proceeded to improve upon the education that he received.

The lottery winnings allowed Berthold to buy a house in Ljubljana and set up an atelier (French term for "workshop").

In Slovenski Narod newspaper he published the advert, where it said that "He announces the opening of the most modern photographic atelier in Ljubljana and invites people to attend his services of portrait, outdoor, interior, sport, group, reproduction photography.

Berthold also acquired an X-ray device, which helped him and his family earn money during the war years.

Berthold had numerous occasions to watch the farmers at their day work in the surrounding area of Škofja Loka, where he walked around the paths, hills and villages.

His most famous work is the photography of The sewer, which was made in 1906 at the area around Škofja Loka, somewhere between the villages Pungert and Gosteče.

Most probably Ivan Grohar was looking at Berthold's photograph, which was the usual practice of Slovenian impressionist painters at that time.