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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, July 19, 2019

Jude & Vicki | Anniversary Portraits

Jude and Vicki celebrated their second anniversary in November, and for Valentine’s this year, gifted themselves professional photography with us! We had such a blast getting to know them and providing incredible wall art and a gorgeous album for their home!

Jon began a personal project this year, inspired by the art of Rembrandt. Jude was excited to be photographed as part of this project, and everyone has LOVED the portraits! This set of portraits added depth to the photography style Jon is known for across all our portrait work, and also featured some of Jude’s pipes.

As a couple, Jude and Vicki love traveling the world, spending time in museums, and when here in Colorado, are active hikers and love drives in the mountains.

We loved all the different aspects to their personalities and loves captured throughout their photography, and we are excited to share favorites!

Jude shared this about their experience with us:

My wife and I are pleased and ecstatic with the work of Jonathan Betz Photography. The artistic creativity is fantastic. They work with you to meet and exceed your expectations. Our portraits were our Valentine’s Day gift to each other and the results was more wonderful than we dreamed possible. Our album will be a Family Heirloom treasured for many many years.

As a great husband and wife team John and Lindsay are wonderful. Lindsay plans and schedules your session and spends time reviewing your results helping you choose numerous products best displaying your photographs. Jon is an excellent photographer, capturing your personality perfectly in settings he helps you get the most of. Thank You.