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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

Monday, May 21, 2018

Sara | Colorado Springs High School Senior Portraits | Class of 2018

We loved photographing Sara’s high school senior pictures! She chose our one-hour Senior Session and loved choosing Manitou Springs as the setting for her photography. Manitou Springs boasts colorful backgrounds, quaint mountain-town shops and activity, and an eclectic array of textures and settings. Many of our artsy, creative high school seniors love choosing Manitou Springs for all these reasons.

Sara is excited to pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. She’s already been working at a nursing home with her Certified Nursing Assistant license. When she completes her full nursing degree, Sara would love to be in the hospital setting, working with a wide variety of patients.

During high school, Sara competed in volleyball and cheerleading. Outside of school, she loves hiking and fishing in the outdoors. While she loves all the beautiful places in Colorado, she embraced the opportunity to experience the beauty of Canada. We can imagine a little of the awe she felt – our family had an amazing trip last summer through Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Grand Teton National Park. While in Glacier, we made it all the way into Canada. While we will always be partial to our Colorado landscapes, the majestic beauty of the mountains and glacial lakes in Montana & Canada truly inspire.

Congratulations, Sara, on your high school graduation! We’ve loved creating your senior portraits!