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Ben Harrison

Founder

Co-founder at Jonas Paul Eyewear

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

FoundedJonas Paul Eyewear

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About

Ben Harrison is the Founder and CEO of Jonas Paul Eyewear, a children's eyewear company he started after his son Jonas was born blind and underwent 25 surgeries. In 2025, the company acquired the global TOMS Eyewear license. Harrison previously co-founded Folio Websites, which was acquired by PhotoUp Inc., and built the photography business Harrison Studio.

Co-founder at Jonas Paul Eyewear

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Wakestream VenturesGrand Rapids · $150K – $500K checks

Co-founders at Jonas Paul Eyewear

LH
Laura HarrisonCo-founder

Experience

  1. Luminous Optical Co.Founder & CEOcurrent2025 — presentGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
  2. Jonas Paul EyewearFounder & CEOcurrent2013 — present
  3. Folio Websites, LLC ( acquired by PhotoUp )Limited Managing Partner ( Formerly Founder and CEO )current2010 — presentGrand Rapids Metropolitan Area
  4. HARRISON STUDIOOwner & Lead Photographercurrent2005 — present
  5. H2O CREATIVE, LLCOwnercurrent2008 — present

Skills & more

Photography58SEO16Graphic Design23Web Design9Fine Art Photography27Web Development9SEO Audits3Search Engine Marketing (SEM)Event Photography8Digital Photography21Commercial Photography13Image Manipulation5
+9 moreWeddingsWedding PhotographyCustomer AcquisitionConversion OptimizationDigital MarketingSocial MediaSocial Media MarketingPay Per Click (PPC)WordPress

Languages Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ben Harrison?
Ben Harrison is the Founder and CEO of Jonas Paul Eyewear, a children's eyewear company he started after his son Jonas was born blind and underwent 25 surgeries. In 2025, the company acquired the global TOMS Eyewear license. Harrison previously co-founded Folio Websites, which was acquired by PhotoUp Inc., and built the photography business Harrison Studio.
Where does Ben Harrison work?
Ben Harrison is Co-founder of Jonas Paul Eyewear.
What companies did Ben Harrison found?
Ben Harrison founded Jonas Paul Eyewear.
Where did Ben Harrison go to school?
Ben Harrison studied at Kendall College of Art & Design of Ferris State University (Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Photography); Taylor University (Bachelor of Arts, Computer Graphic Arts).

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