JOE’S

BIG

INFO

Me In the wild –
courtesy of my good friend
@michelleshiers

I’m Joe Putnam, known to friends as Jose Grande – the large guy behind Image by Grande.

Big Pixels. Grande Ideas.
Life on Camera.

“Big Pixels, Grande Ideas” isn’t just a tagline — it’s how I live. Every unforgettable image begins with genuine collaboration and stays grounded in authenticity.

My mission is straightforward: provide people and brands look their best and feel seen. From the moment we connect to the final gallery, you’ll experience clarity, professionalism, and a welcoming creative process.

My goal is to create work that assists brands and groups looking for outstanding visuals that last and contribute to a story of success.

My work has been across multiple segments. From non-profits to education, to technology.

Case studies

Brand and lifestyle solutions.

BRAND IMAGES

Portraits

Events, Sports, & Action

Design
& Art Direction

I’m a through-and-through Oregonian. I live and breathe Portland.

Overcast Portland cityscape with dark storm clouds and a setting sun over a downtown skyline, with residential neighborhoods in the foreground.

This is my town - a place I love and revere.

I’m a SE guy. I grew up off Hawthorne, I went to Benson (I’m on the Alumni Association Board of Directors). The city was my inspiration. The mountains are home. The Rivers flowed through my veins.

Now I want to be in the place where my true nature thrive and create and show off my home town.

My roots. My town. My work.

The diverse work and experience Portland is looking for.

It’s a town of history and I’m here for our future to create and produce great stories the city can be proud of with design and media for every segment .

Apparel Art and Design: Heavy print Silk Screen Shirts durable enough for Oregonians of all fandoms.
Apparel Art and Design: Heavy print Silk Screen Shirts durable enough for Oregonians of all fandoms.
Apparel Art and Design: Heavy print Silk Screen Shirts durable enough for Oregonians of all fandoms.
A man with dark hair and a mustache, wearing a black leather jacket, sitting on a motorcycle, petting a large brown dog with a harness, at night with colorful lights in the background.
A young boy enjoying at the beach, wearing swimming trunks and a long-sleeve shirt, with a snorkeling mask on his forehead, running through the shallow water and smiling.
Close-up of a pair of ski goggles with a blue frame and mirrored rainbow lenses, branded with 'CLEAR' on the top
Person holding snorkeling gear, including a mask with purple lenses and a snorkel tube, on a beach with rocks in the background.
Young woman with long red hair wearing a snorkel mask and holding it with her right hand on a beach, with rocky shoreline and clear blue sky in the background.
A woman with long blonde hair standing in the ocean waves, wearing a white Hawaiian Diver long-sleeve shirt with colorful floral sleeves and green bikini bottoms.
Global campaign graphic design and production for non-profit consumer education and security.
Direct print campaign for education featuring global knowledge.
Two colorful pamphlets about gemology, featuring images of a gemstone, a compass, a helicopter, and a vehicle, with text about conducting gemological research and subscription information.
Print and Digital communications magazine for GIA Education continuing education.
Print and Digital communications magazine for GIA Education continuing education.
Public engagement postcard and digital campaign for Open House and Career fair for non-profit GIA
Public engagement postcard and digital campaign for Open House and Career fair for non-profit GIA
Public engagement signage and graphics campaign for Open House and Career fair for non-profit GIA
A panel of five people seated on a stage at the GIA Jewelry Career Fair, with a man standing at a podium speaking. A large banner behind the stage displays the event name, a woman’s smiling face, and a jewelry necklace with the text "Let Your Passion
Design and Art direction for "Monographs" – books featuring scientific descriptions of relevant, famous, and culturally significant gems and jewelry collections.
Design and Art direction for "Monographs" – books featuring scientific descriptions of relevant, famous, and culturally significant gems and jewelry collections.
A close-up of a yellow rose and a sparkling yellow diamond on a reflective black surface with text about the yellow rose and diamond grading.
San Diego Airport Public displays for GIA featuring inspirational work showcasing GIA's fundamental goal: educating the public and ensuring trust in scientific methods.
San Diego Airport Public displays for GIA featuring inspirational work showcasing GIA's fundamental goal: educating the public and ensuring trust in scientific methods.
Display of various gemstones and jewelry inside a glass case at a gemstone exhibition or store with a backdrop featuring the names of gemstones and their associated months, such as November citrine and topaz, December tanzanite and turquoise, and wor
A group of three young adults, two men and a woman, walk along the beach at sunset carrying snorkeling gear, with the ocean and clear sky in the background.
A man and woman wading in water at sunset, smiling, with surfing gear and snorkeling equipment, promoting U.S. Divers products.
A woman in a blue swimsuit adjusts her snorkeling mask in the water, with a cartoon whale and cloud decoration on the image. The right side shows snorkeling gear including masks and snorkels on a rocky surface. The text promotes snorkel combos by U.S
Two children and an adult playing in water at a beach or pool, all wearing colorful swim goggles, with water splashing around them and a background of trees and blue sky.
A collection of colorful snorkeling gear including masks, snorkels, fins, and a yellow diving tank with a green coconut in the foreground, arranged on a sandy beach with a blurred ocean background.
Two children sitting on the beach, wearing snorkeling gear and looking at the water, with a man sitting nearby. The left page has text about U.S. Divers as a snorkel brand and no rules, just fun.
Group of people kayaking in a river surrounded by trees.
A historical timeline of Stohlquist company history with photographs, text blocks, and product images, highlighting key milestones from 1977 to 2014, including product innovations and company achievements.
Page from a product catalog showing a red and black Descent LE backpack with adjustable straps and multiple pockets, featuring the Stohlquist logo. Text highlights its features such as limited edition colorway, PVC-free Gaia foam, graded sizing, full
A person wearing a helmet and waterproof gear, navigating through rough water on a jet ski or boat in a dark, possibly stormy environment.
A brochure or catalog page displaying the Stohlquist Fit System for personal flotation devices, featuring illustrations of different sizes and adjustable straps, with descriptive text explaining the features and benefits of the fit system.
A young woman in a pink lace dress and a young man in a suit stand close together outdoors on a grassy field, smiling at the camera.
Group of five young adults dressed in formal attire, smiling and standing outdoors with greenery in the background.
A young woman with dark hair smiling in a field, wearing a floral strapless dress with flowers and green leaves pattern, accessorized with earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet.
Unit Colors: Drink Coasters for Service Units
Unit Colors: Custom drink coasters and packaging for unit celebrations.
Brochure for American Career College promoting training for optical technician careers, featuring a smiling man in a white lab coat handing glasses to a woman in an eyewear store.
A digital advertisement for American Career College promoting careers in physical therapy, massage therapy, and athletic training with an image of a person in a red sports shirt holding a basketball.
Flyer promoting a health-themed potluck event with silhouettes of people engaging in various activities like running, walking, and shopping. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19th at noon in the kitchen area, with prizes for the best-tas
Informational flyer about a High School Equivalency (HSE) program, featuring a red and black theme with white text, program benefits, steps to obtain a high school diploma, and a student success story with photo of Andrea W in her cap and gown.
Four yellow vans with advertising for American Career College and West Coast University, positioned in a row showing side and rear views
Two yellow shuttle vans parked in a lot with trees and a building in the background.
Red vehicle with large text and website URL, promotional graphics for accpulse.com and American Career highlighting on the beat.
Group of seven people smiling and posing at an American Career College booth, wearing red shirts with the college logo, in a trade show or career fair.
Brochure titled 'change in direction' featuring a nurse illustration and information about healthcare training programs, with a white container labeled 'FUTURE NURSE' in the background.
Yellow bus advertising American Career College with phone number and website, promoting career training programs and graduation in about 6 months, placed on city street with buildings and trees in background.
Interior of a lobby or waiting area at American Career College, featuring a large poster of a smiling woman with glasses, promotional text about her career path, and some people sitting or standing near the reception desk.
The arts building with large windows and promotional signs for American Career College, emphasizing career advancement and education opportunities.
Building with large windows featuring red and white graphic advertisements, including a woman's face, some text, and the Google logo.
Glass entrance to a classroom with red geometric designs, showing students sitting at tables inside working or studying.
A row of desks with computers and chairs in a classroom or training room with a wall decoration of large pencils and a motivational quote.
A hallway with a large colorful map of Los Angeles on the wall, featuring labels for various regions like Long Beach, Orange County, and Ontario. Three people are walking in the hallway, two women and one child, with one woman in scrubs.
Group of five smiling healthcare students in scrubs standing in front of a blackboard with writing about post-graduate goals.
Posters on a hallway wall advertising educational programs at American Career College, including Optical Technology, Massage Therapy, and Medical Billing & Coding, with images of smiling students and professionals.
A large wall mural with red and black text discussing careers and education, featuring part of a person's face and shoulder.
A promotional graphic for American Career College featuring a smiling young boy and a woman in scrubs, with bold red, black, and gray text highlighting the college's website and programs in vocational nursing and surgical technology.
Two photos of a man with a beard wearing a black hoodie with a hood, green pants, and a black crossbody bag. In the left photo, he is smiling and touching his chest, looking to the left. In the right photo, he is looking down, with his head tilted an
Skateboarding ramp under a bridge with a person skateboarding.
Display of underwater diving equipment, including regulators and accessories, with a large poster of a diver in action on the wall.
Display of various scuba diving regulators on a blue exhibition table, each with accompanying labels.
Display of diving equipment including wetsuits, fins, goggles, snorkel, and a bag at Aqualung store, with a sign for employees only.
Interior of a scuba diving equipment store with racks of wetsuits, backpacks, fins, masks, and snorkels, and mannequins dressed in diving gear, branded with Aqualung.
Display of smartwatches in a store setting, with two watches in focus and others in the background.
Display of snorkeling and diving equipment including fins, masks, and a snorkel set, with a scenic beach and water activities visible on a large screen in the background.
Display of safety masks including a red and black snorkel mask, a white mask with blue accents, and a clear mask, on metal shelves with boxes labeled 'Micromask X' and 'Sphera X' in a retail or sporting goods store.
A product box for Apecs GPS smartwatch featuring a clear case displaying the smartwatch with a black band and a bright digital display, and informational icons on the side highlighting key features like heart rate monitoring, GPS, and Bluetooth conne
Brochure for DUI Diving International featuring images of dive gear, military divers in uniform, and diving activities.
A magazine page featuring various protective gloves and footwear with descriptions.
People wearing maritime and aerospace uniforms standing in a line behind the words "UNLIMITED" on a light background.
Suit graphics for retail environments recognition and real-world visibility
A basketball team celebrating with a trophy in front of green, black, and white balloons and large silver '2023' balloons in a gymnasium.
Public space environments for welcoming entry and successful introduction to community at education locations.
Classroom signage and programmatic styling.
Classroom signage and programmatic styling.
Branding that captures spirit and unique for online public education platform.
Branding that captures spirit and unique for online public education platform.
Public signage and communications for Wine and Spirits trade show event.
Direct mail and digital communications for Wine and Spirits trade show event.
Direct mail and digital communications for Wine and Spirits trade show event.
Baseball players in black jerseys and caps with 'MISSION' written on their shirts, standing in a line during a game or practice.
Youth baseball game with player in black uniform catching a ball and a player in blue uniform sliding into base, spectators sitting behind a chain-link fence on a grassy field.
Two women standing together, smiling and laughing, with their arms around each other, wearing colorful patterned dresses with floral accessories in their hair, against a white backdrop.
A large outdoor event with many people seated at decorated tables, enjoying a gathering at sunset. Strings of lights are hanging overhead, and there is a stage with speakers and a banner, surrounded by trees and a partly cloudy sky.
A male singer with tattoos, wearing a black tank top and jewelry, performs passionately on stage under purple and blue lighting.
A musical band performing on stage in a dark venue with colorful stage lighting. The singer, holding a microphone, wears a black shirt and jewelry. The guitarist, with tattoos, plays an electric guitar. Another band member is playing a keyboard.
A male musician singing and playing guitar on stage, with a purple lighting background and a saxophone player in the background.
Two musicians performing on stage under blue lighting, one playing drums and the other playing guitar.
A musician with blue hair playing an electric guitar on stage under colorful pink and purple lighting.
A crowded bar with dim yellow and orange lighting, patrons sitting and standing along the bar counter, a bartender behind the counter, and various decorations on the walls.
Two musicians perform on stage in a dimly lit environment with neon and purple lighting, one playing an electric guitar and the other an electronic instrument.
A person wearing a hat and carrying a backpack standing in a dimly lit room illuminated by red light, with posters on the wall behind them.
A man with a bald head and gray beard playing an electric bass guitar in a dimly lit music venue with colorful stage lighting.