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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, February 10, 2018

Elizabeth | Pine Creek High School Senior Portraits | Class of 2018

Elizabeth is a well-rounded high school senior with a variety of interests and activities. She excels in golf and plays on the varsity team at Pine Creek High School. She’s been a state qualifier! In school she’s a member of DECA and is one of their baristas at the coffee shop in the school. Our side of school she loves her family, spending time with friends, reading, and skiing.

For her senior portaits, Elizabeth chose our one-hour session and matched well with the Cheyenne Cañon area of Colorado Springs. Her biggest request was for blooming flowers, so we made sure to time her photography for late summer when the flowers would be spectacular. She had a little bit of rain on her session day, yet Jon was able to make the most of it and created some unique portraits with an umbrella. Thankfully, the rains cleared as they usually do, and she had a fantastic session!

As she completes her final semester of high school and looks ahead to college, Elizabeth plans to pursue a business degree with a potential emphasis on marketing.