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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

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Happy 4th of July from Taos, New Mexico! | Destination Wedding Photography

Destination Wedding Picture, Taos, New Mexico, Jonathan Betz Photography

Happy 4th of July! We got to spend the holiday weekend in Taos, New Mexico, photographing the destination wedding of Matt & Rebecca. We love photographing destination weddings since we always get to know the couples and family and guests so well by the end of the weekend. Since we always arrive the day before, we include rehearsal and rehearsal dinner photography which gives us the great opportunity to meet the family and wedding party ahead of the wedding day. Matt & Rebecca have been an especially gracious couple, and they welcomed us to be a part of all the events of the weekend. It was a very fun time experiencing the place they love and through their eyes.

We also love destination weddings since it’s a time when we often get to experience a new part of the world. This was our first trip to Taos, and we’re excited to return! The wedding itself was at the El Monte Sagrado Resort…just beautiful and perfect for the wedding and reception. Prior to the ceremony, they took us to some meaningful places in Taos for portraits of them…Taos Morado; The famous Catholic church, San Francisco de Asis; and the view of Taos Mountain from The Sheepskin Factory. It was a great mini-tour of Taos for us!

Congratulations, Matt & Rebecca! We had so much fun with you, your families, and your guests, and we look forward to seeing you at the end of this month to show you all of your wedding pictures!

Enjoy this first one as a “teaser” of all the fantastic ones yet to come!

Jonathan Betz Photography Weddings