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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

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Genevieve | Pine Creek High School Senior Portraits | Class of 2020

As we wrap up the blog features for our Class of 2020 seniors, we are certainly excited to feature Genevieve! She’s a natural leader with strong academic strength as an AP Honors Scholar and a passion for service.

During her time at Pine Creek High School, she was heavily involved in a variety of activities. She served as Commander on the Drill Team and led girls’ Color Guard. She served as the Drill Commander for the unarmed exhibitions squad and competed at the varsity level. She was inducted into the Kitty Hawk Honor Society and Civil Air Patrol and served in leadership roles in both organizations. She was a dedicated member of the D20 Jr. ROTC.

This Spring, Genevieve received one of the esteemed recommendations from Congressman Lamborn to the United States Air Force Academy. We were so excited to see her recommendation, though it certainly did not surprise us that she earned it! As she follows her dreams to serve in the military, she’s planning to pursue studies in aerospace engineering. She would love a career in aviation or space operations. This girl is going places!

Congratulations, Genevieve, on so many accomplishments to be proud of and to propel you into your next chapters in life. We know you’re ready to take on the world with passion and heart.