ALISON JONES
Focusing on Africa's and Latin America's wildlife, ecosystems, and cultures, Alison became a conservation photographer in 1985 on her first trip to Kenya. In 1999, having observed the degradation of protected areas and wildlife in sixteen developing nations, she helped the start-up of Kenya's Mara Conservancy and continues to document this paradigm of private, nongovernmental conservation.
When not photographing on dusty savannas or atop icy glaciers, Alison creates photo essays, lectures, fine-art portfolios and gives workshops on photography and the impact of her travels. To further understand the ecology of this planet, she recently enrolled in Columbia University's CERC Conservation Curriculum. Her most recent paper is “A Proposed Management Plan for Ethiopia's Nech Sar National Park,” based on lessons from Kenya's Mara Conservancy.
Alison has garnered her conservation images during 20 visits to Africa, photographic assignments for nonprofits in developing nations, and 800 hours of aerial photography while copiloting single-engine planes. She creates itineraries for others interested in her conservation issues and guides safaris with themes such as The Waters of Africa: No Water, No Life.
Nonprofits such as Direct Relief, LightHawk, TechnoServe, SEVA, The Mara Conservancy, AmeriCares, and Save the Children are among her clients. Her publication credits include O (Oprah), BBC Wildlife, Esquire, Gourmet, Photographer's Forum, books, annual reports, calendars and other media. She has exhibited in galleries from New York to California.
Her most recent project is Water for Life in Ethiopia:
http://www.alisonjonesphoto.com/projects-essays/index.html
Bestowed with an Honorary Masters Degree in Photography from Brooks Institute of Photography, Alison learned about 'connecting with a camera' at International Center of Photography and Maine Photographic Workshop. She is a member of North American Nature Photography Association, American Society of Media Photographers, The Explorers Club, TechnoServe, and a fellow of The International League of Conservation Photographers.
To learn more about Alison Jones and see more of her work, see www.alisonjonesphoto.com
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