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Portrait Artist | Jonathan Betz, M.Photog., CPP

Jonathan found his love of photography and light while working in Yellowstone National Park in the summer of 1999. During his time there, he mentored under a professional photographer that taught him how to see and capture light - the very foundation of photography. Upon returning home to St. Louis after that summer, he began pursuing a career in professional photography. In 2002, Jonathan accepted a position with a St. Louis Studio as a portrait & wedding photographer and studied under five different Master Photographers. In 2006, he and his wife Lindsay moved to Colorado and opened Jonathan Betz Photography in Colorado Springs.

Jonathan earned his Masters of Photography Degree (M.Photog.) in 2019 and Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) in 2015, conferred by The Professional Photographers of America. His work has been recognized with honors at the national and international level, most recently receiving the Platinum Medal and earning highest honors with a Grand Imaging Award. Jonathan served five terms as the President of the Professional Photographers Guild of Colorado Springs. He has served on the Board of Directors for state and regional professional photography organizations. He's committed to lifelong learning and continually seeks to elevate his craft through professional training, education, and teaching opportunities to help younger photographers refine their skills and businesses.

Studio Manager | Lindsay Betz, Cr.Photog

Lindsay joined the photography industry when she and Jonathan moved to Colorado in 2006, filling the integral role of studio management in the business. Our client families benefit from her guidance for everything before and after the photography session.

As she has embraced the photography industry, she loves opportunities to teach and present to the community of professional photographers from her expertise on the business side of photography. She has presented to professional photographers on the national platform every year since 2018. In 2022, she was recognized with the National Award for Business Education by Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

In 2019, she earned her Photographic Craftsman (Cr.Photog.), the degree that recognizes those in the photography industry that serve through professional-level teaching. She was elected to the National Council for PPA in 2016 and continues that leadership into her third term. She also serves on the PPA Education Advisory Board Committee. Additionally, she has served on the Board of Directors for the Professional Photographers Guild of Colorado Springs since 2015.

Proud members of:

Professional Photographers of America
Professional Photographers Guild of Colorado Springs

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Ariel | Fountain-Ft. Carson High School Senior Portraits | Class of 2011

After completing just a quick yearbook session last fall for her Fountain-Ft. Carson High School yearbook submission, Ariel returned in May for her full Senior Experience session. It was right before her graduation, so her older brother was able to be a part of her portrait session and was even in some of her pictures. And since her actual graduation was just around the corner, we took cap & gown pictures too…something we rarely do since we typically photograph our high school seniors the summer before or at the start of their senior year. We began her session at Fountain-Ft. Carson High School and then went to the junkyard, Bear Creek Park, and downtown. One of my personal favorites is the fantastic portrait to feature her Polynesian dancing. Ariel was officially our last high school senior for the Class of 2011, and we’re excited to show you favorites from our session! Our Class of 2012 season is already underway, but before we start sharing those high school senior photography sessions with you, we want to wish Ariel the best and hope that her family’s recent move to North Carolina went well!