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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, May 19, 2017

Ben | Castle View High School Senior Portraits | Class of 2017

Ben joins the newest class of graduates from Castle View High School and has completed his time there with involvement with the National Honor Society (NHS), the Technology Student Association (TSA), and leadership both in and out of school. Through his years with the Boy Scouts of America, he also earned the highest honor of Eagle Scout. He loves most outdoor adventure activities from fly fishing and canoeing to hiking and hunting. In the winter, you’ll find him on the ski slopes. He’s also a runner on the cross country team.

For his senior portraits, Ben enjoyed our longer Senior Experience photography session and matched well for the locations of Cheyenne Cañon and Garden of the Gods. He wanted running water to connect to his love for fishing and canoeing and rugged settings for his Jeep and hunting portraits. Our biggest request was a session full of settings that featured natural, rustic, Colorado beauty.

As he looks ahead to possible careers, Ben has many options before him and is most strongly considering psychology, law enforcement, and law. He’s blessed with a great grounding of studies, leadership, skills in and life-long love for the outdoors, and the invaluable support of his family.