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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

Friday, March 11, 2016

Katlyn | Falcon High School Senior Portraits | Class of 2016

Katlyn is an easygoing, genuine high school senior who enjoys simplicity in life and appreciates antiques and items with history. Her love for stories complements her love for books – she’d love to own a bookstore one day. Katlyn also loves photography and being outdoors in the mountains.

Katlyn’s family was new to Colorado last summer, and we loved showing them some wonderful outdoor spots in Colorado Springs during her photography session! During her pre-session consultation, Katlyn shared her love for streams and babbling brooks, rock outcroppings, and a request for a bookstore and graffiti. We matched her with the locations of Books For You (a special thank you to their owners for permission to use this spot that perfectly matched the look Katlyn hoped for!), Cheyenne Cañon, Old Colorado City, and Pulpit Rock. It was an ambitious plan to fit all of these locations into her Senior Experience photography session, but we did it! We’re so excited with her portraits – tons of variety with settings that range from beautiful and serene to edgy and dramatic. And a fantastic sunset that ended her experience.

Katlyn, we are so excited to be a part of celebrating your graduation. We wish you the best as you pursue a career in computer programming…and we truly hope your dream of owning a bookstore becomes a reality!