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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

Saturday, October 26, 2013

The Davis Family | Colorado Springs Family Portraits at Red Rock Canyon

I just love this family! Julie and I are in a great networking group together, and she’s probably one of the very best Lia Sophia business owners in Colorado Springs! You can visit her website and know that she’s just fantastic with parties and helping you add sparkle to your day! She’s been looking forward to a family photography session with us for awhile, so it’s so fun to now have completed their session and get to post favorites!

Here’s what Julie had to say about her experience with us: “I have never had such an incredible experience with any other photographer in my life. Jon was so kind, creative, witty, and easy-going that it was hard not to have a good time. My husband who absolutely hates having photos done even said that Jon was a great guy who made the experience “not too bad.” And my 10-year-old, who isn’t always as cooperative as he might be, did a great job with Jon, and Jon was so patient and kind to him. We really had a great hour taking pictures and having a good time. The part I really didn’t expect or know how it would go was the viewing of our portraits a couple weeks later. Lindsay is a true professional. When we had the lights dimmed for a slide show and then were helped to narrow down everything that was taken into our true favorites, it was a painless hour! She truly helps you make great decisions. I appreciated this experience so very much, and Jon and Lindsay are truly artists. I can’t imagine anyone else ever taking our pictures again, and I recommend Jonathan Betz Photography to anyone looking for any kind of portrait.”