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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, December 9, 2014

The Amoroso Family | Family Portraits in Garden of the Gods

This is one of those families that feel like friends from the moment we meet. We’ve had so much fun getting to know them from the pre-session consultation to the session and then helping them choose the art for their home. We share many common interests and values – including hockey, school, and faith – and have just been touched to be the ones to create their first family portraits! They chose Garden of the Gods and took Jon to the exact place where they’d exchanged wedding vows – super special and a neat part of the unique story in their portraits.

Here’s some of what they shared in an email to us recently:

We wanted to let you know how much we treasure our photos and the experience both of you provided. Neither of us are terribly comfortable in front of the camera, but Jon put us right at ease and was able to get some amazing shots. Additionally, he was super patient with our son, which is a big plus. We cannot tell you how appreciative we are of your willingness to reschedule us several times due to sickness, weather, and a tragic haircut. Finally, the selection process was a true pleasure. It was wonderful to get to view the photos and utilize your software so we would know exactly how our selection was going to look in our living room. You were very patient with us during this process and we simply couldn’t be happier with the results. Again, thank you so much for all of your hard work. We can’t wait to work with you both again in the future!