Ellen Jonsson

Ellen Jonsson received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MBA from the University of Oklahoma. Although photography has been an avocation, in addition to group shows, she presented solo exhibits in Oklahoma at the Firehouse Art Center, the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, the Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery, and the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Recently, she had a solo exhibit at the Howe Library’s Ledyard Gallery in Hanover.

Creative Photography 3: Inspiration From Nature (Fall 2024)

Participant Testimonials:

This is the third course of Ellen’s I have taken. I’ve enjoyed them very much. 

Widely admired and respected photographer 

Exceeded my expectations 

Creative Photography 2 (Winter Term 2024)

Participant Testimonials:

This course made me aware of better way to think of my photography, then just a quick click.

It was fun to view photos each week from classmates on the weekly assignment. Receive some feedback and vote on the best of each classmates photos.

Creative Photography (Fall Term 2022)

Participant Testimonials:

She pushed me beyond my usual comfort zone and awakened a desire to continue to push the boundaries of my art.

This course far exceeded my expectations. Ellen Jonsson is a fantastic study leader. I hope she continues to offer this course as I would actually take it over and over.

The World Through a Lens: 20th Century American Photographers (Spring Term 2019)

Participant Testimonials: 

Wonderful; very entertaining, educational and inspiring.

The presentation of pictures was very comprehensive and lucid! The discussion was excellent, and welcomed by Ellen.

Each session was well organized. It was a very good idea to show class members' photos.