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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, April 16, 2020

Garrid | Fountain-Fort Carson High School Senior Portraits | Class of 2020

We loved reconnecting with Garrid’s family after first meeting them to photograph his older brother’s senior portraits for the Class of 2018. It’s always our highest compliment to receive the loyalty of our families and continue to be their family’s professional photographer.

Garrid is creative and loves drawing, sketching, and design. He also (like his brother!) has a love for cars. Garrid dreams of a career working as a car body designer. He’s looking at both traditional higher education combined with the technical training to pursue this career. Garrid is also athletic and competed at the state level for swimming.

Garrid loves dogs, and in addition to the four dogs that are in his family, his family’s business is a kennel, so they care for a lot of furry friends!

Garrid’s senior portraits were completed at multiple locations and included the After Dark portraits. His much-loved European 1973 MGBGT coupe was featured during his session. His multi-location session brought the variety of combining both urban and natural settings for his photography, and we’re excited to share favorites.

Garrid, our best to you with all your next steps after officially completing high school! It’s been wonderful to see your family again. CONGRATULATIONS!