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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, February 17, 2022

Throwback Thursday Feature | Drew Class of 2021 | Sand Creek High School Grad

Life’s been busy and the world got a bit crazy over the past two years, and in the midst of it all, we missed a handful of blog features from sessions we absolutely loved. So this Thursday and into the next couple weeks, we’ll be doing some throwback features!

Drew kicks off this Throwback Thursday with his awesome urban session for his senior portraits. We love his formal tux and bowtie – he’s proof of how sharp the formal look photographs in every setting.

During high school, he was incredibly active in musical theater and choral groups – he was part of the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale and in many of the Sand Creek High School ensembles. While his career plans and studies are focused on chemical engineering, he plans to continue his singing and performance throughout his life, whether in choral groups, performing in operas, or finding a great barbershop quartet.

We’re so thankful for this family’s trust in us for both of their son’s senior portraits and know their portrait art keeps them close to the heart during the college years.