Kort Kramer's photostream

I'm the eldest son of two New York City natives, Paul and Audrey Kramer. Without their constant support and encouragement, I would not be where I am today. Having been an Air Force brat, I had the opportunity to tour the world during my youth. Many of these colorful adventures included stays at Germany, Italy, Hawaii, Okinawa, Korea, Thailand, and Hong Kong. I also lived stateside in Virginia, Louisiana, and currently South Florida. Being immersed in myriad cultures helped to spark my creative fires and to explore the universal motifs that reveal themselves in a variety of artistic forms throughout the world.
At Kadena High School in Okinawa Japan, I took Art Studio for my last three years under the tutelage of Ruth Ann Gold, a very talented watercolorist. I explored different styles and media from acrylic paint to photography. As a fine arts major at the University of Florida, I continued to nurture my creativity and experimented with a wide variety of media including digital art. After graduating with a BFA in 1993, I moved to Jacksonville, FL where I was employed as a staff photographer for the newspaper Clay Today. Later, I worked in the art department of Gallo Pewter brainstorming product ideas and preparing original art for casting.

Even though these job experiences enabled me to become a more rehearsed artist, I yearned to expand my professional repertoire. In 1996 I attended the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and earned a degree in Graphic Design. Upon graduation, I was hired by PDI Communications Inc., a Cable & Satellite TV supplier company, as a graphic designer. I am involved with all aspects of their advertising and marketing from the creation of magazine ads to the designing of 500 page catalogs. Currently, I hold the position of PDI's Art Director and oversee all printed and web materials the company produces. I live in Boca Raton with my wife Lisa, son Connor, daughter Kyra, and a number of sanity-challenged cats.

As you may have noticed, I have a love of photography and love to experiment with my digital cameras. I've lately renewed my interest in infrared photography and have been exploring the digital possibilities in that arena.