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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, March 14, 2015

Joshua + Laurel | Wedding Photography Colorado Springs

Joshua and Laurel were a special couple to photograph for their wedding. We first met Laurel’s family back when she was a high school senior, and have stayed in touch since then as they referred us to their church for staff portraits and brought us new families over the years. We were honored to be such an important piece of the wedding day, and it’s always such a treat to already know some of the family and guests before the wedding day. They had their ceremony at the gorgeous Shove Chapel on Colorado College’s campus and enjoyed a vintage-themed reception at the Wyndham Mining Exchange Hotel downtown. Laurel’s mom and aunts did an AMAZING job with the decorations at the reception – some amazing and unique touches, complete with an area that showcased the actual wedding dresses from past family members complimented by a wedding portrait from that wedding day. So special and just perfect for the vintage theme. Both Joshua and Laurel put faith first in their lives, and God’s presense was tangible at their ceremony. We’re excited to finally get up their blog post. We have such great memories from a day filled with faith, family, laughter, and celebration! Congratulations again to both of you. We pray you’re enjoying so many awesome moments as the first year of your marriage unfolds!