The Traveler

Joe Van Os has pioneered exotic photo tours to locations where individuals on their own would find access difficult or impossible. As a 30-plus-year veteran of the business, he shares his insight on photo tours and photo safaris.

By Mark Edward Harris, Photography By Joe Van Os

Updated October 31, 2018

Joe Van Os knows how to travel.

Make your best images

Become an Outdoor Photographer Member to access this On Location Article, plus techniques, inspiration and equipment reviews from the pros!

By entering your email, you agree to our privacy policy and to receive emails from Outdoor Photographer.

Originally Published September 4, 2012

Featured Articles

Porcupine Mountains, Michigan

Lake Of The Clouds

Best times and locations to photograph in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan.

Wildlife Photo Impact

Tips and insights for creating dynamic portraits of wildlife.

To access this content, you must purchase Outdoor Photographer Membership.

Landscape photography lenses

Landscape Photography Lenses

Our guide to wide-angle lenses, the most popular and useful optics for landscape photography.

shooting black-and-white

The Bridge To Black & White

Creative considerations for making black-and-white images from color files.

To access this content, you must purchase Outdoor Photographer Membership.

How To Photograph The Milky Way

How To Photograph The Milky Way

Panoramas are one of the most fun and dramatic ways of capturing the Milky Way.

Baxter State Park, Maine

Baxter State Park, Maine

Baxter State Park occupies about 210,000 acres of beautiful and rugged Maine wilderness.

To access this content, you must purchase Outdoor Photographer Membership.