Level Up Your Photography with MDPPA's New "Photo Review"!
When: Thursday, May 8, 2025 Where: Virtual (Image submission and Zoom instructions will be provided after registration)
When: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Where: Virtual (Image submission and Zoom instructions will be provided after registration)
Join us for the inaugural session of our "Photo Review" program, featuring Jonathan Betz. Jonathan's passion for capturing the beauty of the natural world shines through in his stunning portfolio, showcasing breathtaking scenes from across the globe. His keen eye for composition, light, and detail has garnered recognition in numerous exhibitions and publications, making him a respected figure in the photography community. Beyond his landscape work, Jonathan has built a thriving portrait photography business. Established in 2006 with his wife and business manager, Lindsay, Jonathan's studio specializes in capturing life's precious moments. He excels in photographing families, high school seniors, business headshots, tweens & teens, babies, and engagements & weddings, creating timeless images that clients cherish. This Photo Review offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from Jonathan's extensive experience and diverse photographic skills. Whether you're interested in travel, landscape, portrait, or event photography, you'll benefit from his expert feedback and learn valuable techniques to elevate your own work. You can see more of his work on his website: jonathanbetz.com. What is the process?
Join us for the inaugural session of our "Photo Review" program, featuring Jonathan Betz. Jonathan's passion for capturing the beauty of the natural world shines through in his stunning portfolio, showcasing breathtaking scenes from across the globe. His keen eye for composition, light, and detail has garnered recognition in numerous exhibitions and publications, making him a respected figure in the photography community.
Beyond his landscape work, Jonathan has built a thriving portrait photography business. Established in 2006 with his wife and business manager, Lindsay, Jonathan's studio specializes in capturing life's precious moments. He excels in photographing families, high school seniors, business headshots, tweens & teens, babies, and engagements & weddings, creating timeless images that clients cherish.
This Photo Review offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from Jonathan's extensive experience and diverse photographic skills. Whether you're interested in travel, landscape, portrait, or event photography, you'll benefit from his expert feedback and learn valuable techniques to elevate your own work. You can see more of his work on his website: jonathanbetz.com.
What is the process?
Jonathan Betz, M.Photog.Cr., 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. He specializes in portrait photography and has been full-time and with photography as his sole source of income since 2002. He has a contagious passion for his work and knows he is blessed to support his family doing what he loves. Jonathan earned his Masters of Photography Degree (M.Photog.) in 2019; Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) in 2015; and Craftsman Degree (Cr.Photog.) in 2023, all conferred by The Professional Photographers of America. His work has been recognized with honors at the national and international level, 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 photographers refine their skills and businesses.
Jonathan Betz, M.Photog.Cr., 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. He specializes in portrait photography and has been full-time and with photography as his sole source of income since 2002. He has a contagious passion for his work and knows he is blessed to support his family doing what he loves.
Jonathan earned his Masters of Photography Degree (M.Photog.) in 2019; Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) in 2015; and Craftsman Degree (Cr.Photog.) in 2023, all conferred by The Professional Photographers of America. His work has been recognized with honors at the national and international level, 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 photographers refine their skills and businesses.