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About John
John Craemer – Photographer | Videographer | Creative Professional
Decades after being an award-winning high school photographer, John Craemer returned to his creative roots by pursuing associate degrees in Photography and Digital Media Technology at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC). He has also completed training certificates in Design and Graphic Software, Social Media Design, Drone Technology, and is currently finishing Digital Marketing.
In 2025, John was named NWTC’s Outstanding Program Student for Photography. He earned four 2nd place and two 3rd place finishes in the 2025 NWTC Digital Arts Showcase, and took two 1st place awards in the 2024 Showcase.
From March 2024 to May 2025, John served as a multimedia reporting intern with the Green Bay Press Times before being hired full-time in June 2025. At the same time, he served as an Academic Coach for Photography at NWTC (Aug 2024–May 2025), assisting students with both photography and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
He is currently a game-day photographer for the Green Bay Blizzard (March 2025–present) and the owner/operator of Master Sergeant Media, LLC, where he provides photography, videography, graphic design, website creation, and backend management services for clients.
A retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant, John served over 30 years with deployments to Iraq (2 tours), Afghanistan, and Kosovo, leading soldiers in combat. His military honors include:
- 3 Bronze Stars
- 5 Meritorious Service Medals
- The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- The Order of Saint Maurice
- Numerous additional personal, service, and foreign awards
He has completed extensive training in leadership, logistics, administration, civil-military operations, and operations planning at all levels of command.
Now, John continues serving his community through the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, where he holds dual roles as Public Affairs Officer for the Green Bay Flotilla and Publications Officer for the Ninth District Western Region.
Photography is more than a creative pursuit for John—it’s a therapeutic and meaningful way to find peace and purpose after decades of structure and service. Through his lens, he captures moments that reflect both calm and resilience, evoking emotion, memory, and reflection. His military background brings discipline, patience, and a sense of mission to every shot.
Particularly inspired by the Great Lakes, John is drawn to lighthouses, ore boats, and tugboats—symbols of strength, endurance, and quiet purpose, much like the soldiers he served with.
John is also a stage IV cancer survivor, whose journey was later complicated by osteoradionecrosis of the jaw. His story is one of grit, service, and creative reinvention.
📞 Contact John:
📷 Website: www.MasterSergeantMedia.com
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/MasterSergeantMedia
📧 Email:craemerica@gmail.com
📱 Phone:920-606-5510