She completed a BA in Film Studies at the University of Alberta and has maintained a photography practice since 110 film was around. Olson also has a community arts role, in her position as a lead artist at the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts and through multiple community art projects with artists at the Bissell Centre in Edmonton. For the last few years Olson has been exhibiting work with a water life theme. Her practice has centered on documenting impermanence and adaption to changing environmental conditions. Accompanying her on most shoots are her two canine companions named Harriet and Ruby.