His photography is inspired by impressionist, expressionist, and fauvist painters, including Monet, Matisse, Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock and more. Joe has received "Honorable Mentions" at the 2010, 2011, and 2013 International Photography Awards, and his photography has appeared in Color Magazine, Diffusion Magazine, and F-Stop Magazine. His work has been published in five editions of the book "The Best of Photography Annual" (2007-2009, 2011, 2012) and have received "Finalist Awards" from the 2007-2009, 2011, 2012 Spring Photography Competiton, sponsored by Photographer's Forum Magazine. He was nominated "Photographer of the Week" at the Focus Project 2011 and at JPG Magazine.