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

Published September 4, 2012
Updated October 31, 2018

Joe Van Os knows how to travel.

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