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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 18, 2017

Lacey | Air Academy High School Senior Portraits | Class of 2017

Lacey loves life and has a vibrant, fun, and quirky personality. She’s talented and creative – she made the hoodie shown in a couple of her portraits! – and has been an active part of Air Academy High School’s color guard with the marching band. She’s involved in National Honor Society and the video game & animé club. When she’s not at school, she enjoys hiking with her family and traveling. Some of her favorite places are Moab and anywhere with the ocean. As her high school time ends and she looks ahead to college, Lacey hopes to continue with color guard and loves studying world history.

Enjoy favorites from her Senior Experience photography session that used the locations of Manitou Springs, Cheyenne Cañon, and Garden of the Gods. We just love the special portrait of her holding her portrait from the first day of Kindergarten – what a wonderful way to celebrate the beginning and end of the traditional school years.

Our best to you, Lacey, as you finish strong and look ahead to all that is in store for you! Keep that effervescence about you – it’s contagious and draws others to you. We know big things are ahead.