About Joel

I am a travel and humanitarian photographer based in the USA.

I believe that travel can change the world. It works slowly, one person at a time, changing the traveler in subtle ways. The strange gradually becomes familiar. Perspectives shift. Fear is replaced with understanding, then affection. The goal of my photography is to inspire that journey to begin.

Portrait by Wesley Collins

How I Work

I approach travel photography with an emphasis on cultural sensitivity and respect. I work with a patient and immersive style, often making friends and learning people's stories before taking out my camera.

Photos by Sheri Grant, Kathy Hornsby and Dede Elmore