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Position Summary: The Photographer is responsible for photographing daily events, including, but not limited to embarkation, gangways, dining rooms, portraits and...

5 June 2024 - Royal Caribbean Group - English

Assistant Photo Manager for Azamara

Job ID: 15044 Rank: Undefined Rank Employment Type: Permanent Joining Date: Jul 5, 2024 Type of Vessel: Passenger Ship Engine...

4 June 2024 - V.Ships Leisure - English

Assistant Photo Manager

The Photographer will work within and learn from a team to create and sell warm and personal photography experiences that our guests can use to celebrate

31 May 2024 - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

If you are a photographer who is interested in seeing the world while doing what you do best, we have an exciting opportunity to share with you, as a member of our Photography Team.The person selected for this role will help create lasting, positive memories for our guests by taking photos at variou

30 May 2024 - Holland America Line - English

Traveling Manager, Video And Private Studio Operations

Incumbent must have working knowledge of Photo and Video (Shooting and Editing) operations, Private Studio Operations, Portrait Studio Photography and...

28 May 2024 - Royal Caribbean Group - English

Video Operator / Videographer

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Set sail with Carnival Cruise Line and help us bring the FUN to life aboard one of our fantastic vessels as a Photographer Trainee.

At Carnival, we create FUN and MEMORABLE vacations, and our Photo Team captures these memories for our guests to enjoy long after their cruise is over! Working around the ship, taking pictures of our guests at backdrops o the promenade deck, in the Dining Rooms, or on the gangway, our Photographers are there to capture the FUN! You will be not only a great photographer but also have upselling skills to hit sales and photo capture targets by encouraging guests to take pictures with you.   

As with all of our team members, you’ll be a highly visible FUN ambassador and will constantly interact with our guests and help them with questions. The vacation experience we promise our guests will start with you!   

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a photographer-related position

POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Photograph CCL guests involved in ship and tour activities throughout the cruise
• Produce quality photographic products for sale to CCL guests
• Sell photo department-generated products and services to CCL guests  
• Interact with CCL guests, onboard staff and fellow crew members
• Will shoot gangways, embarkation, deck, dining room, couples and costumes
• Will help with the set-ups of portrait studios and photo props
• Proper care and maintenance of photographic equipment
• Effective use of perspective and composition ideals.  
• Application and use of photographic equipment, including camera body controls, zone focus technique, flash/ lighting ratios, etc.  
• Communicate effectively (in English), projecting a warm and friendly personality  
• Be aware of waste and try to conserve photographic materials.  
• Train on digital captures systems such as Sherlock as applied on digital on demand and hybrid vessels  
• Maintenance of production equipment and will help keep photo lab clean and organized  
• Display of photos in the gallery and will help to keep it well organized and clean
• Assistance in stocking and storing albums, folios and all related items of photo department
• Adherence to company policy in regards to proper use and handling of Silver Recovery System
• Suggest reprints (copies) and additional services to passengers, such as film developing services
• Be helpful and courteous
• Help to clean and organize the photo gallery and sales area
• Correctly shoot wedding videos  
• Perform any task deemed appropriate by the Photo Manager, such as wearing costumes, etc.  

Undergo assigned trainings to develop skills & knowledge for the future positions.

Report any equipment malfunction, difficulties & concerns to the supervisor on duty.

Follow additional duties, other than listed in the job description, assigned by management due to the operational needs/shortages/changes.

Ensure beverage stations are full at all times and cleaned daily.

Engage in light conversations with guests always greet them with a smile.

You should have at least 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.

Advanced level proficiency in English is required.

Customer service experience gained in a similar role is required.

You must pass a Seafarers Medical Fitness Examination.

You focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.

Photographer - Trainee

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For over 50 years Ocean Images has been providing professional photographers and photographic services to cruise lines. CruiseJobFinder interviewed a manager from the company, who explains what they do, what qualities they look for in applications and resume/CVs, and more.

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Do you also recruit for concessionaires/concessions companies?

We work with Shipboard Services through which all our contracts with the cruise lines are signed.

What types of jobs do you recruit for?

We specifically recruit photographers or video operators for cruise lines. We call them Image Creators.

What services do you offer the people who apply through your company?

We meet with them and organize everything including getting them their contract through Shipboard. We pay a portion of the costs for the Image Creator to get to the ship, pay for overnight accommodation that might be needed, and medical insurance, as well as the room and meals on board.

How can someone best make a great first impression with you and your agency?

What advice can you offer about resumes / CVs?

The main thing we look for in a CV is clarity, and one of the most common mistakes is that we get CVs and applications without photos.

Are there any common traits people should have in order to get hired, and then to succeed in the cruise industry?

There are 4 main traits that applicants should have, but we will still look at those who possess just one or two. You need to be able to work as a social photographer taking portraits and family shots of the passengers whenever you can on board, which you will then sell to them. Good photography skills and experience are required for this position. This job can also require you to have top video skills and understand how to make a DVD.

Aside from these technical skills, you also need to show that you are a good sales person, as you will be responsible for getting the passengers to buy the photos or DVDs that you make.

What are the best pieces of advice you would give someone who's starting to look for their first job on a cruise ship?

I would suggest that applicants make sure that they have all their documents in order right from the beginning and submit a great CV. This is the initial contact you have and we like to see how professional the candidates are before meeting them. You should also be prepared for anything. Do a lot of research to find out what will be required from you working on a cruise ship, and don't just research the job, but look at what each cruise line requires.

What are the typical terms of employment offered?

Image Creators can work on small vessels that take 7 to 14 day cruises and larger ones where a cruise can last up to 90 days, however, contracts are typically 8 months. You will find that you are required to work between 6 and 14 hours per day, averaging 10 - 12, and this is working every day. The salary works on commission basis, with the cruise line offering the photographic team a percentage of the total sales.

Interviewing Advice

What advice would you give people to help them prepare for interviews with your company and with cruise lines?

To interview with our company you should come dressed well and look professional and presentable. Also, make sure that you bring all the relevant documents needed, and examples of your work.

What is the interview and selection process like for your positions?

First we review the CVs that are sent to us, after which we contact those who are successful for an interview with us. If this interview is successful the candidate will be offered a contract.

Can you describe the job placement process?

Once we interview the candidates and they have been accepted, we organize for them to get a contract signed and then they wait to be called by the cruise line they will be working for. There are levels of employment, with the team being led by the manager. Under the manager you will get tiers all the way down to Junior Image Creator.

Does your company provide any pre-hire training?

We offer courses in which we train the participants on land before departing, but we also continue to train on board and whenever there are new progressions in the industry, we update the Image Creators as soon as possible.

What contact do you have with your candidates after they accept work with a cruise line?

Well, as mentioned above, we will continue to provide additional training as the Image Creators progress in their career and as industry technology advances.

If you had to guess, what percentage of employees on cruise ships were hired through staffing agencies like yours?

Well, since we are specialists and we only hire photographers (there are normally between 2 and 14 in a team), it is a fairly small percentage.

What are some common misperceptions people have about working on cruise ships?

Well, in our specific industry people usually don't realize that they have to have their own digital equipment, although the cruise ships are set up with a mini-lab and other equipment on board including a video editing system. We do understand that recent applicants do not have the means to buy expensive equipment which is why we offer a special purchasing scheme where you can pay the equipment off.

Another thing that people don't realize is that the work they are doing will entail sales. You will not just take picture of people or video them, but the way you will get paid is to actually sell these photos or DVDs to them.

Generally, people normally come to us with the idea that they are going to have a fun holiday and take some photos of people. Well, this is not the case. You will be working hard and will need to work night or day depending on what the cruise line requires. Don't get me wrong, you will have fun and probably love the experience, but just be prepared to also put in the effort.

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The Life And Career Of A Cruise Ship Photographer

What exactly does a cruise ship photographer do.

There are so many branches of professional photography. Perhaps more so today than at any other time. Photographers in some such as fashion and commercial can become superstars, well known outside the photographic industry.

Others such as forensic and medical are lesser known but perhaps more important. There is one branch that is neither well known nor vital but has proved a good training ground for many young aspiring photographers – cruise ship photography .

Sadly a cruise ship photographer  is much maligned by certain more “snobbish” elements of the photographic industry. I can understand their disdain to a certain extent.

Mass-produced images sold cheaply to tourists is hardly going to be called a top end career but today I am going to suggest that it’s not such a bad way to get into photography. I personally spent about ten years of my early life “working the ships” and it taught me many things not only about how to shoot but perhaps more importantly how to manage a small business .

Working on a cruise ship sounds glamorous but is really hard work.

1. Getting Started

It's a brutal world out there if you are a photography student. I don’t know the figures but I suspect there is a very high ratio of students to available jobs.

Sadly, unless you are extremely good and have a great portfolio , you aren't going to fall into a job in photography.

Working on cruise ships is a good short term option . It allows you to gain experience in the photographic industry, you can add great images to your portfolio and of course add gainful employment to your CV .

Most photographers working at sea are technically freelance . You are contracted by a photography agency to take images for a set period of time. If accepted by an agency you will often have to pay a bond , usually around $500 to cover your uniform and repatriation in the event of something going wrong.

You may have to pay to do your safety at sea certificates , this is compulsory for all seafarers and requires a 2-3 day course at a designated center.

Once on the ship, you will also be responsible for your own tax payments. This very much depends on your countries tax regime. US citizens, for example, have to pay tax even if they are out of the country. UK citizens do not if they are out of the country for more than 180 days in a given year.

Pay is usually done on a commission basis by rank.

2. The Job Itself

Let’s state straight away, the life of a cruise ship photographer is not an easy one . The vast majority of photography these days is done on big ships with rigid itineraries. You maybe working 10-14 hours a day 7 days a week .

A typical day may start at 7.00am photographing passengers leaving the ship in port. You may then spend a few hours in the shop actually selling the prints.

In the evening you could be shooting people dining or taking portraits in a studio. At the end of the night, you may be asked to help the guys in the photo lab with printing and collating. It's quite probable that you will not finish until after 1am!

If you stick at the job you will rise through the ranks. Some photographers will make it in order to manage the photographic concession, others might leave after one contract finding the job is not for them.

Through my time on the ships, I was very lucky to avoid bigger ships . I spent most of my time working and managing on the smaller ships. The advantages of this were much more creative.

The big advantages of this were more creative possibilities with my photography , particularly when producing the cruise video, more interesting and varied itineraries and a more personal relationship with the passengers.

Sadly these days the economics of small cruise ships do not add up and the trend is towards the mega ships .

3. Things To Learn

Cruise ship photography can be great,  proving ground for an aspiring photographer. You can learn new skills that will serve you well in your future photographic career, the sort of skills you will not learn in college.

One of those skills is working under pressure .

Important Skills:

• Set up a photographic studio with basic lighting,
• Shoot upwards of a 1000 people, and
• Have those prints on sale by the next morning.

You quickly learn the best way to handle your camera in different situations.

For example, during a studio shoot, you might have to set a fixed white balance . While shooting on the gangway in the morning you may have to constantly change the settings for fill-in flash as the light changes. You may also learn various aspects of video production from shooting to editing.

Often you will not have much time to wander too far from the ship.

One important aspect you will learn is dealing with customers . Some cruise ship passengers can be a delight to work with, others can be frankly horrible.

You have to be able to deal with all of them in a polite a courteous way. This is a very good lesson for those setting up their own business in the future. For those that go on to manage the concession, there are excellent lessons in:

• Time management,
• Assigning personnel to certain tasks,
• Marketing, and
• Planning your inventory.

Above all, you gain experience in a commercial photographic environment .

Being a cruise ship photographer is not for everyone and it cannot be regarded as a long-term career. However, as a training ground for the arena of professional photography, it can be a very worthwhile pursuit even if you just do it for one year.

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Jason has more than 35 years of experience as a professional photographer, videographer and stock shooter . You can get to know him better here .

Interesting. You don’t mention the pay. The last cruise ship I worked on (not as a photographer, thankfully) the photographers told me they were working 70 hours a week and earning around $200. That’s not far off slave labour.

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We believe there are range of benefits for you working at sea as a photographer. It’s a significantly different lifestyle when you live and work in the same place as you travel the world.

We’re looking for talented creative photographers to join our team. The next person we fly Barbados, Rio, or Sydney could be you! If you are looking for a job that truly offers something different, this can be the option for you.

Photographer

We believe there are range of benefits for you working at sea as a photographer. It’s a significantly different lifestyle when you live and work in the same place as you travel the world. On some ships there are as many as 2,000 crew looking after 5,200 passengers. That’s the equivalent of a small town, but with a huge diversity of people, nationalities and cultures. So many lifelong friendships are formed on board because of the close knit community that forms on every

Minimum requirements:

• Diploma, A Level, HDN, proffesional accreditation, BA(Hons), Bsc(Hons) or equivalent in Photography
• A good understanding of DSLR’s is desirable
• Proven track record in a retail/sales environment.
• And / Or 1 year of industry experience
• Fit & Healthy (emergency duty responsibilities)
• Fluent in English (knowledge of German desirable)

Salary & benefits

• Photographer competitive rate, plus commission
• Free meals and accommodation
• (Photographer twin en-suite shared)
• International travel
• Develop skills in Wedding, Portrait and Activity Photography
• Develop skills in video DVD editing and mini-lab printing

We believe that there a range of benefits for you working at sea as a photographer. It’s a significantly different lifestyle when you live and work when you live and work in the same place as you travel the world. On some ships there are as many as 2,000 crew looking after 5,200 passengers. That’s the equivalent of a small town, but with a huge diversity of people, nationalities and cultures. So many lifelong friendships are formed on board because of the close knit community that forms on every ship.

Manager-photography

We are looking for portrait photographers with a proven pr al holiday environment. You will demonstrate a strong commercial awareness to drive sales and customer service to meet targets and have experience of building high performing teams. You will be working with a team of between 5 and 15 photographers, specialising in event, portrait and wedding photography. The environment is five stars, so you should have an eye for detail and always consider  the impact you have on a guest’s enjoyment of their holiday in every aspect of your role. You should be an outgoing person, who enjoys talking to others, with a personality that matches your ambition to provide the best possible customer service. Your primary driver will be to lead, inspire and motivate your team to deliver the best customer experience on board, while maximizing revenue opportunities. working on a major cruise brand, you will be travelling the globe. This job is a unique way to experience many different destinations, with your travel and most on-board living expenses included.

• You must have an excellent command of the English language (both spoken and written). You should have a working knowledge of Word, Excel business software and a strong technical knowledge of photography equipment and software such as Photoshop and Lightroom
• You will be responsible for departmental accounting and reporting, so will need budget, revenue and inventory awareness.
• Basic Salary £1,600 p/m tax free
• Bonuses and commission schemes
• Excursion at destinations included
• Travel to and from ship paid for
• All equipment and uniform provided
• On-board food and accomodation included

Please note employees are required to be at least 21 years old, possess a current unrestricted passport ( valid for at least a year). You must have a clean police record as you will need to apply for US visa if successful with your application. All crew members are required to successfully clear an ENG1 or equivalent medical before commencing on-board.

FAQ’s

What are the working hours?

The hours are very varied on board. As event photographers we work around everyone else schedules! A typical day is around 8 to 10 hours. A large part of that time is in the Photo Gallery helping customers. Ship’s  operate 7 days a week and there is a requirement to work every day, however with a good mixture of ports visited you are often only starting at 5pm and working in the evening for about 5 or 6 hours. Tours of Duty are typically four to six months long.

Will I have any other duties aside from photographing?

Although the job title is ‘Photographer’ your primary duties are sales related either within the Photo Gallery or talking with guests to let them know about the various services we have on board. And, as a crew member on board a cruise ship, there are other duties you will be required to take part in. This will always involve safety-related duties. You will be given full training on board on how to deal with an emergency and the mustering of guests. It’s like how airline cabin crew are also responsible for taking care of passengers if there is an emergency on a plane.

Are there any restrictions for working on board?

You will need to pass a seafarer’s medical examination. You must have completed a full course of covid vaccinations. In most cases you will need a US visa so will need to have a clean police background check.

What is the uniform like?

There is a casual daytime uniform (chinos and polo shirt) and a more formal evening uniform of trousers or skirt with a shirt and waistcoat.

Which ship will I be working on?

You will be assigned a ship depending on the needs of the business. You are welcome to let us know any preferences and where we can, we will accomdodate this.

What is my accommodation like?

Cabins for the majority of the crew are shared with someone of the same sex and from the same department. So you will usually share with another photographer. Cabins are on the small side, but they will have a bunk bed, desk, cupboard and en-suite shower room. Cabins are usually ‘inside’ cabins, so will not have a window. Photo Managers will have their own cabin with a double bed and will usually be an outside cabin with a porthole, however, every ship is different.

Anything else important I should know?

The biggest difference is the internet. Ships by their very nature operate at sea, away from mobile signals and WIFI. There is provision on board but this is via a satellite so will be slower and more expensive than you are used to at home. Satellite signals are not covered under any mobile plan so will be at a supplement. However, when the ship is in port, you will have the usual access to data roaming if your mobile contract includes this or from WIFU providers in port. The technology for cruise ships is improving continually with both costs coming down and speeds increase, but this is a slow process where new satellites are launched into low orbit to provide better coverage while out at sea.

In order to be eligible to apply we do ask for at least one of the following from you:

a) 2 years industry experience b) Photography degree c) BTEC national diploma or equivalent higher education in Photographer

However, if you really think you have what it takes, but don’t meet the above criteria, we’d be more than happy to hear from you and assess you on your individual merit. Even Picasso didn’t have art qualifications!

The majority of our guests on board are British and American so it’s important you can communicate easily with our customers, speaking fluent English is a must.

We operate in an open and fair way. To this end, should you have any reason to complain to us about the recruitment process and or our service, please contact [email protected] and we will forward you a copy of our grievance policy. Click here for details

Your rights to complain are as below.

The right to complain on board under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’):

• A seafarer has the right to an on board complaints procedure to complain about breaches of their rights under the MLC.
• On board complaint procedures must aim to resolve complaints at the lowest level possible, but seafarers must be able to directly complain to the master, the shipowner and, if necessary, to appropriate external authorities.
• right to be accompanied or represented during the complaints procedure;
• right not to be victimized for filing a complaint;
• right to confidentiality throughout the process; and
• right to seek redress for a complaint using whatever legal means the seafarer considers appropriate.
• Seafarers must receive a copy of the on board complaint procedures applicable on their ship.
• There should be a person on board the ship who has been nominated to advise seafarers on the procedures available to them.
• be addressed to the head of the department or to the seafarer’s superior officer; and
• include personal details, ship details, details regarding the complaint, witnesses and any supporting documentation
• If the addressee cannot resolve the matter, the complaint should be referred to the master or ashore.
• The complaint must be recorded and a written copy provided to the seafarer at every stage of the process.

The right to complain ashore under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (‘MLC’):

• A seafarer has the right to report a complaint alleging a breach of the MLC to an authorised officer in the port at which the ship calls.
• This is in addition to the right anyone has to complain to the inspecting authority in the ship’s flag country.
• If a complaint is made on shore, the authorised officer must undertake an initial investigation.
• If a seafarer’s complaint is general in nature and involves everyone on the ship, the authorised officer may conduct a detailed inspection in port.
• A detailed inspection must be carried out if the complaint concerns a serious matter or means that there might be a clear hazard to the health, safety or security of seafarers. The ship may be detained in port until the problem is resolved.
• If the complaint relates to an individual case, the authorised officer will establish if the on board complaint procedure has been used. If not, the officer should suggest that the on board procedure be explored before an on shore complaint is pursued.
• A seafarer who submits their complaint to an authorized port officer using the on shore procedure has:
• the right to prompt and practical means of redress;
• the right to confidentiality; and
• the right to make known his own views.
• If the complaint is not resolved, the authorised officer will inform the ship’s flag state.
• If the complaint is still not resolved, the port authorities must transmit a copy of the authorised officer’s report, accompanied by any reply from the flag state, to the Director General of the International Labour Organisation.

See Regulation 5.2.2 of the MLC.

Should a complaint remain unresolved you can contact the MCA at [email protected] .

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Photography – Photo Manager

Overseeing all the photography team operations aboard the cruise ship. Scheduling and assigning the daily work of all photographers. Improving the photography team personnel’s ability to achieve and exceed company sales goal. In charge of the stock materials for the lab and retail items in the photo gallery- albums, frames, cameras and accessories. Coordinating special events taking place all over the ship and providing best quality services for guests. Highly qualified in all aspects of photo department operations. Photography and managerial experience, leadership skills and excellent command of English required. Cruise ship experience is a plus. Salary: $2500-3600 per month.

Photography – Assistant Photo Manager

Overseeing the day to day operations of the photo department aboard the cruise ship. In charge of the photo gallery and retail photo shop set up. Responsible for the proper set up of all photo equipment around the cruise ship for casual, special events, portraits and weddings photo shoots. Assigning shore-side and land tours duties to ship’s photographers. Involved in on-the-job training of new recruits. Highly qualified in all aspects of photo department operations. Photography and managerial experience, leadership skills and excellent command of English required. Cruise ship experience is a plus.

 Salary: $2200-3300 per month.

Photography – Photographer

Responsible for shooting pictures of guests on various location on and off the ship. Shooting special events, private parties. Photo shoots during accompanying passengers on tours. Working as photo retail sales consultant at the ships photo gallery and retail photo shop- selling photos, albums, frames, accessories and accepting passengers photo print orders. Excellent command of English, degree in photography or relative experience required. Image processing and printing experience is a plus.

 Salary: $2000-2800 per month.

Photography – Junior Photographer

Working in the Photo Gallery and Photo Retail Shop, selling images of guests and retail photo products. Participating in various types of photo shoots. Eventually assuming the functions of a photographer with associated duties- land tours, special events and portrait photography. Qualification and training within the photography field are a plus. Excellent command of English. Responsive, creative and interested in performing as a photographer.

 Salary: $1200-1500 per month.

Photography – Cruise Ship Videographer

Responsible for shooting video footage of passengers and events taking place on the cruise ship and ashore with the purpose of selling the videos at the end of the cruise. Accompanying and filming passengers on various shore excursions. On sea days filming different activities taking place on the cruise ship- games around the swimming pool area, captain’s welcome party, formal nights, dance parties. Involved in filming weddings that take place aboard the ship. Responsible for shooting training videos for other departments’ training programs and promotional videos for the cruise. Strong audio-visual background and college degree or equivalent work experience are required. Excellent command of English.

 Salary: $2300-3400 per month.

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Use this time together on board Norwegian Cruise Line to capture professional photos of you and your crew. Cruising brings everyone together and brings out those big holiday smiles, so why not capture the moment? Take portraits around the ship in a different location each day.

Welcome Aboard Voyager Package

$499. 00 USD* Online Price

The Welcome Aboard Voyager Package includes:

• • 1 x Light Up Frame
• • 2 x Lanyards with photo insert
• • 1 x Welcome Aboard Photo
• • 1 x Route Map
• • (8) Portrait 8x10 Prints
• • 5 Image Canvas Collection (includes (1) 20x24, (4) 11x14 Canvas Enlargements)
• • Digital files of the 15 Photographs selected in this package

Welcome Aboard Premium Plus Package

$199. 00 USD* Online Price

The Welcome Aboard Premium Plus Package includes:

• • Digital files of the 10 Photographs selected in this package.

Welcome Aboard Premium Package

$49. 00 USD* Online Price

The Welcome Aboard Premium Package includes:

Private Photo Session With Perspectives Studio

$300. 00 USD* Online Price

Book a private session with Perspectives Studio. At Perspectives Photography Studio, we celebrate love, life and human connection, creating spectacular portraits that will be handed down for generations. Your onboard Portrait Artist(s) will work with you in your choice of our private studio or on location (depending on your itinerary).

Note: Limit one per cabin. Cannot be combined with any other Perspectives Studio offer.

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Between onboard activities and adventures on land, how in the world are you going to take photos while cruising? You want a meaningful collection of photos to memorialize your vacation, so we’ve put together cruise photography tips to help you capture all those magic moments. It doesn’t matter what type of camera you have, you’ll be a pro at cruise photography in no time. Here are travel photography tips for beginners.

It’s tempting to take many random photos on a vacation. Before you know it, you’ll have spent your entire vacation behind the lens. A helpful way to avoid this would be to think about the things you would like to capture before you start your day. Thinking about this helps you to focus on what you should shoot instead of shooting anything and everything.

Here are some moments you might like to capture during your trip:

• Smiling faces: Are you going on a family or group cruise ? Focus on the joy you’ll see on everyone’s faces while participating on the cruise’s onboard activities. Capture your family having the time of their lives playing Lip Sync Battle™: Carnival.  When you’re on shore, snap the happy faces of your kids while they swim with the dolphins in Kona, Hawaii , or horseback ride on the beach in Antigua .
• Ship architecture: A cruise ship is a magnificently designed vessel that you’ll want to capture in photos. Still life photos of your ship from all angles can be breathtakingly artistic. For example, head to the ship’s atrium , a dynamic space where you can shoot up or down towards other levels to capture the ship’s height.
• Cuisine: If you want to be a great food photographer, shoot plates straight down in horizontal mode as you’re standing up. Shoot your plates at a low side angle, also horizontal, for a more artistic flair. Fancy drinks and martinis are best shot straight on with the portrait treatment. Imagine yourself on Mardi Gras ™ , taking shots of Creole dishes designed by the famous Emeril Lagasse in his restaurant, Emeril’s Bistro 1396™.

• Landscape: When cruising to Alaska , embrace overcast days for great photography. You may witness a glacier calving (splitting and falling) while cruising. Or, you’ll spot glaciers with extraordinary shades of blue like the famous Mendenhall Glacier while you’re on an excursion. Take that photograph, even if it’s cloudy. Professional photographers swear the blue is more dramatic in a photo taken on an overcast day in Alaska.
• Culture and history: If you’re taking a cruise because it’s on your bucket list to experience the world’s different cultures, that’ll be your focus. Photograph a day in the life of a Sorrento farm while on a cruise to Naples , Italy. Capture secret tunnels and mysterious dungeons while touring the San Cristobal Fort when cruising to Puerto Rico . Don’t miss a beat when you’re on a Hidden Mexico tour in Puerto Vallarta where you’ll visit the ancient village of El Tuito. One of the joys of a cruise is that you’ll find culture and history in just about every port.

It’s a bit tricky to take photographs on a ship as it passes a wildlife sighting or a breathtaking vista. Here are a few tricks to help you stay alert and ready for snap-worthy sightings anywhere in the world:

• Know your ship: Take time to learn the decks and how to navigate them. You may hear an announcement of an animal sighting at the oddest times of the day or night. It helps to know how to quickly get to the bow of the ship if that’s the best place to see. Look for a deck that lets you quickly scoot in any direction between bow to stern, and port to starboard to capture your photo.
• Take your phone/camera everywhere: If you’re a phone photographer, you’ll find this tip easy and effortless. For some, it is better to keep your phone in a pocket or purse because it eliminates the need run back to your stateroom to grab your camera for a photo opp. Many cruisers eating in the main dining room have had an unexpected visit from a whale coming up for air in plain sight.

• Get creative: If one of your goals is to go on the unforgettable SkyRide ® , there’s only one way to take photos of yourself while riding high above the ocean. Mount your smartphone on your head or hat because you can’t carry anything in your hands while on the course.

Professional tripods aren’t known to be very reliable on a ship, even if there is subtle movement. Cruise photography requires some tricks on board. Resting your arms on the rail to stabilize your shot is tempting, but could result in a lost phone or camera.

Instead, there are small devices, like the selfie-stick, that grip or screw onto a phone or camera to help steady your device while shooting. You’ll appreciate these tips when passing by marvels, like cruising through the Panama Canal , where you’ll want to capture the complete experience. Before your cruise, practice these tips to take great pictures.

If you’d rather use your body to keep your phone or camera steady, hold your device with both hands and use your thumbs to move it around. You can also hold your elbows close to your body while pointing your device. Or, for taking photos in glass boats, put your elbows to your knees when you can to steady your device.

When on a shore excursion, you might find it helpful to lie down on your stomach and use the ground as your tripod. Do this, for example, when you’re sailing on a luxury catamaran in Bermuda where there’s plenty of room to stretch out.

• Golden hours: You’ll never go wrong taking photos during sunrise and sunset. Cruise to the Caribbean , and you’ll see firsthand how magical a sunrise and sunset can be in this part of the world. The light adds drama to water shots you take from your balcony or from any deck.
• Nighttime: If possible, don’t use a harsh flash at night. Instead, rely on ambient lighting from lights, candles and the moon. The result will be softer, moodier, more romantic photos. If you’re taking nighttime photos on your stateroom’s balcony , you won’t need a flash. Between the lamps and the moon, you’ll have plenty of lighting.
• Sunny days: When you’re on a cruise, the sun is always shining during the day. Keep this rule in mind—don’t shoot into the sun. If the sun is behind your subject, you’ll capture a big shadow. When you’re shooting outdoors, make sure your own back is to the sun and that it’s never in front of your camera. Where should the sun be if you’re taking a selfie? The sun should be shining on your face, and it should not be behind your head, or you’ll have that shadowy effect. Remember to keep these tips in mind especially when you’re shooting by onboard pools .

The most important tip of all: Choose a file storage program that synchronizes and uploads all your photos to the cloud if you’re using a phone or other device. Or, bring back up memory cards if you’re carrying a point-and-shoot. You’ll always have the option of getting wireless Internet access onboard a Carnival ship , so saving photos can be a breeze.

Bring a dry bag for your phone or camera, bring extra batteries and chargers, and you’re all set to capture the unique and personal images of your cruise experience.

With these tips, you’ll be able to enjoy your cruise vacation while documenting all of the exiting memories that you’ll be making.

Note: Onboard activities, shore excursions, and dining options may vary by  ship  and destination.

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Cruise Ship Photographer Jobs

Photographers are some of the busiest crew members onboard the vessel.

In addition to capturing special and beautiful moments onboard a cruise ship (sunsets, bands, ship events, casino nights, contests, guest speakers, happy passengers, general ship photography and relaxing patrons) photographers must also politely force people to get their picture taken. In addition, photographers must also “talk up” the photos to passengers, acting as a salesperson of sorts while onboard. Candid photography is never easy. A special moment can be lost due to bad light, an extra person in the photo or any number of photography-related problems. Photographers hired to attend specific events might have a hard time returning with special and high quality photos. Therefore, while it might seem like an enjoyable and fun-loving job onboard a cruise ship, it can also be demanding and tricky.

Pay for photographers on a cruise ship is almost entirely commissioned based. Which means, the quality of the photo and how eager passengers are to purchase pictures are factors that determine pay. It is for this reason successful photographers are those that up-sell their photos and encourage passengers. As you can imagine getting people excited to take pictures and excited about purchasing pictures suits an extroverted personality. A number of the most successful cruise ship photographers are those that have a lot of energy and like speaking with, and encouraging the ship’s clientele.

Most cruise lines use concessionaires to fill photographer jobs on board. Applicants must have experience in photography, photo processing, and sales. Most applicants are also asked to produce some sort of portfolio outlining and giving examples of their experiences in photography. Landscape and portrait photographers are some of the most common cruise ship photographers. TIP: Also see JobMonkey’s Photography Jobs section .

The hours a cruise ship photographer is likely to work depends largely on how fast the job is done and the rate with which they can obtain a large number of pictures. As a general rule, photographers are asked to attend certain events but otherwise set their own schedule.

As a ballpark, photographers on a cruise ship may earn $2,000 – $2,200 a month.

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At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. We’re continually seeking top talent that are passionate about hospitality and committed to being their personal best. As you learn more about our company, we think you will agree that there is no better time than now to become a member of the NCLH family! 

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands.

With a combined fleet of 29 ships with approximately 60,000 berths, these brands of NCLH offer itineraries to more than 490 destinations worldwide.

The Company has 8 additional ships scheduled for delivery through 2027, comprising approximately 24,000 berths. The combined brands of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings currently employ over 31,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries.

As our company adds new destinations, itineraries and ships, there are wonderful opportunities for new crew to join our family!

POSITION SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The  Photographer  will work within and learn from a team to create and sell warm and personal photography experiences that our guests can use to celebrate and share their cruise vacation. They will learn how to capture and engage our guests in a variety of settings both on board and ashore to produce high quality products sold in our Photography storefront.

 They will form an integral part of a multifaceted department that includes several different Photo businesses including Portrait, Souvenir and Wedding photography along with a full retail store.  Under the guidance of the Photo Management team, they will deliver their assigned image counts and sales targets while providing guest satisfaction in all department areas to achieve budgeted goals.

• Proactively greet guests in the photo gallery and assist guests in using digital photo kiosks and make selections of their favorite photos and packages.
• Clearly explain the products and services to guests and always open and close Guest interactions using effective sales techniques.
• Photograph all requested events onboard and ashore as scheduled by the Photo Manager.  Meet established performance goals.
• Deliver excellent customer service by presenting a friendly, warm, and calm attitude towards guests and crew.
• Competently use and be familiar with a range of photographic equipment, including but not limited to digital SLR cameras, portrait studio equipment, computers and image editing software.
• Ensure photographs are captured correctly and tagged with the guest cabins per instruction from Photo manager and Assistant Photo Managers.
• Wear mascot costumes inside/outside the ship for photo shoots when required, engaging guests with lively energy and enthusiasm at all times.
• Uses POS to accurately charge each transaction as directed by management.
• Participates attentively in training and staff meetings with management. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of six (6) months experience in a customer service and/or retail sales environment is required
• Minimum of six (6) months experience as a professional photographer or a certificate of completion from a training course specific to cruise ship photography.
• Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.
• High school diploma or foreign equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or foreign equivalent from a recognized educational institution is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for this educational preference at an equivalent rate.
• Must enjoy interacting with guests, photogrpahing and selling in a high paced environment. 
• Consistently communicates with tact and diplomacy at all levels.
• Possess the motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibility.
• Willingness to embrace all company values.
• Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven
• Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene
• Respect for all co-workers and guests
• Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun
• Able to work 7 days a week
• Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous
• Able to develop a camaraderie with team members
• Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with other cabin-mates

Cruise Ship Job Positions – Photography & Videography Jobs

The onboard photographers and videographers are for the most part recruited through the third party vendors called, concessions. For example, Image Photo is one of these concessions, recruiting for a number of different cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, NCL and Cunard Line. Alternatively, some cruise lines prefer to manage their photography department in house such as Princess Cruises.

Photo and Videographer Manager

Job Description:  Manages the over operations of the Photo department including Video; Supervises photographers and videographers; Exceeds sales budgets.

Experience and Skills Required:  Photo managerial experience required. Shipboard photography experience preferred.

Average Salary:  $3,500 to $5,000 per month

Assistant Photo and Videographer Manager

Job Titles:  Assistant Manager, Sales (Image Group), Assistant Manager, Production (Image Group)

Job Description:  Assistant Manager (Sales) is responsible for the operations of the retail shop; Assistant Manager (Production) is responsible for the photo lab.

Experience and Skills Required:  Strong customer service skills; Experience in photo developing and printing; Photography experience required; Shipboard experience is preferred.

Average Salary:  $2,500 to $3,500 per month

Senior Photographer

Job Description:  Duties include portrait photography and photo event photography; Senior photographers are responsible for developing and printing of photos; Photographers must exceed sales targets as directed by Photo Manager.

Experience and Skills Required:  Senior photographers are normally promoted from within once a Junior Photographer has proven onboard experience. Candidates wanting to work for Image Group must own a Nikon body D70 camera or higher.

Average Salary:  $1,000 to $2,500 per month

Junior Photographer

Job Description:  Duties include working in the photo gallery selling retail products and guest photos; Expected to exceed sales targets; Other duties include shooting gangway photos and restaurant table photos; Photographers are also expected to pose with guests in costume at restaurants and gangways; Set up studios for portraits.

Experience and Skills Required:  A Junior photographer must have at least 2 or more years of photography experience using a DSLR; Education in photography is an asset. Candidates wanting to work for Image Group must own a Nikon body D70 camera or higher (or, you can purchase one at cost once onboard).

Average Salary:  $700 to $2,500 per month

Videographer

Job Description:  Most ships have at least one videographer and possibly a videographer’s assistant. The Videographer’s main role is to shoot footage throughout the cruise covering as many events, shore excursions and port video as possible. The videographer also edits the footage into a DVD for sale to the guests.

Experience and Skills Required:  Related videographer experience required.

Average Salary:  $1,000 to $3,500 per month

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For those who love photography and travel, a job as a photographer on cruise ships could satisfy both passions. Spend every day photographing happy passengers while visiting exotic locations. Many of the largest cruise ships employ photographers and offer starting salaries around $​ 1500 ​ and ​ $2100 ​ per month plus commissions, lodging and meals, as of 2022, according to Cruise Ship Jobs . The job requires long hours and tight quarters, but a chance to spend six months traveling the world with a camera might be the experience of a lifetime.

Cruise Photographer Job Requirements

A cruise photographer must own at least one professional-grade digital single lens reflex camera, have some experience as a professional photographer, have an outgoing personality and possess the ability to promote and sell photographic services. Other important qualifications include an artistic ability, photo-editing skills and an eye for detail, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, or BLS .

All cruise ship personnel must possess strong customer service skills, enjoy serving the ship’s passengers and be ready to assist in emergency situations. A photographer on a cruise ship works long hours, often up to 10 hours per day, seven days per week, for up to six months at a time.

Photography Duties

A typical day involves photographing passengers throughout the ship or on site when ships reach destinations. The photographer unobtrusively shoots photos of passengers as they enjoy their cruises, creating professional-grade images. Photographers on cruise ships stay on duty throughout the day, recording passengers participating in activities, at meals and while looking out to sea. When needed, photographers on cruise ships also shoot weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and other special events.

Sales and Commissions

To succeed, a cruise photographer must sell photos. Most of a photographer's revenue comes from sales commissions, so the photographer must also learn to sell her pictures. A shipboard photographer might also spend time working in galleries or photo shops, selling portraits, photo gear and supplies. To succeed in this profession, she must be cheerful, helpful and focused toward customer service. Patience and rapport is important when working with families on a cruise with kids who wish to purchase professional family photos.

Photo Lab Duties

Although some cruise ships employ lab technicians to process and print photos, a shipboard photographer on a cruise ship will often be called on to assist in these duties. Digital technology makes it easier to enhance and improve images, add borders, imprint logos and print the results in a variety of formats. Shipboard labs also maintain archives of images taken, and photographers take time to compare images and critique each other’s work to improve and standardize overall photo quality.

Shipboard Duties

All cruise staff, including photographers on cruise ships, must maintain neat, professional appearance, in uniform, ready to assist passengers no matter what their needs. All staff assist during safety drills and in times of emergency, with focus toward passenger safety. Once on board, staff are always on duty with cheerful, can-do attitudes, making sure passengers enjoy their cruise.

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Photographers

Crew & Cruise is looking for Photographers, Senior Photographers and Portrait Studio Artists. 

Depending on the company, these vacancies are valid for citizens and residents in Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Panama, Mexico, Spain and Italy.

We are searching for dedicated energetic staff that can successfully photograph the guests on each cruise and sell cruise memories in the Galleries onboard, while providing exceptional customer service.

Junior Photographer

See the world while capturing thousands of special moments for our guests! Photograph onboard and shore events (which may require you to be in costume) while using your charm and energy to build rapport with our guests. You will also assist in studio shoots and help drive Photo Gallery sales. Join us on board if you have at least six months of professional photography experience, are fluent in English, and can operate basic computer systems and touchscreen kiosks.

Senior Photographer

Capture the most unforgettable moments while sailing the seven seas! You’ll snap up events at sea and on land (which may require you to be in costume), help our Photo Lab Technicians produce perfect pictures, and guide our junior Photographers. Join us if you have at least six months of professional photography experience, are fluent in English, and can operate basic computer systems and touchscreen kiosks. We prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree and advanced computer literacy (proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop).

Portrait Studio Artist

Preserve our guests’ wonderful cruise experiences by producing perfect portraits in the studio, around the ship, and in exotic shore destinations. You will interact with guests to book and conduct shoots, process images, and make these images available for ordering. Come sail with us if you have at least six months of professional portrait photography experience, are fluent in English, and have advanced computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Lightroom.

Personal characteristics:

• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Tactful and flexible
• Energetic and highly motivated
• Have good communication skills
• Positive mental attitude

Requirements:

• Be fluent in English. Interviews are in English.
• At least 21 years old
• Experience in DSLR photography
• Live and work onboard a cruise ship for several months
• Willing to work 7 days a week.
• Own a Nikon body DSRL camera  or you can buy it and the cost will be deducted from our salary onboard.
• Uniform as required by the company will be deducted from salary once onboard

If hired, candidates must get:

• C1/D Visa (Reimbursed on onboard)
• Complete Medical exams approved by facility and company (If approved it is valid for 2 years)
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Security Awareness Certificate or depending on the company complete STCW.
• Salary in US Dollars Tax Free.
• All meals, accommodation and insurance included
• Paid flights to/from the ship
• Opportunity to start a career onboard!
• Build your portfolio with photographs from the four corners of the world
• Broaden your mind by working with a diverse team of people from different cultures
• Vacation: 6 – 8 weeks (after finished the contract)
• Experience fantastic travel opportunities – USA, the Caribbean, Mexico, South America, Europe, Alaska, Australia and Asia!

Note: If you have previous experience onboard, you must also send copy of your Performance Appraisals.

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• The cruise job application process is FREE of charge for all applicants
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• Crew & Cruise agency does not make the final hiring decisions
• All recruitment decisions are made by the cruiseline or hiring company.

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Cruise ships are dull. They’re full of people eating, drinking and gambling where nothing of any interest ever happens. Not true! Go up on deck and a cruise ship can offer exquisite compositions, novel subjects and unique viewpoints that are impossible to replicate on land. You might think that it’s only excursions that are worth lugging a camera around for, but from the most dramatic sunsets and incredible wildlife to sumptuous seascapes and impromptu portraits, cruise ships can be a surprisingly rich vein for photographers after unusual shots. Here are some of our top tips to get you started … 

1 Shoot sunsets, sunrises and the ‘green flash’

Ocean-going vessels offer a unique vantage point on our planet’s rotation. In fact, you’ll probably never see closer to the horizon than when on a cruise ship, which makes it an excellent place to watch sunsets and sunrises. The actual sun – glowing orange as it appears and disappears – isn’t of much interest to most photographers. It’s all a bit cliche. However, look around our star as it comes and goes and you’ll see everything from crepuscular rays (and even anti-crepuscular rays opposite) to ultra-colourful skies if there’s any kind of cloud. Something else to look out for is the so-called ‘green flash’, an optical phenomenon that sometimes occurs at the moment of sunset or sunrise.

Author tip: ‍ Twilight – the period before sunrise and after sunset – is an incredible time to be up on deck. It’s also a time when it’s possible to see Earth’s shadow. The easiest time to see it is after sunset when a gorgeous pink band known as the ‘belt of Venus’ rises in the east, quickly swallowed up by the blue of Earth’s rising shadow. 

2 Shoot the ship

Don’t forget to get some images of the cruise ship itself, which can vary from small expedition ships to those of a massive scale. If the latter, include a smaller ship for scale. Shots of your ship can look great from shore and/or from zodiacs, particularly in the early morning or evening ‘golden hours’. You should also be on deck anytime the ship comes close to land, particularly when it’s in bays or about to dock in a big city port. When you’re at sea and the weather is foul outside take a trip around the ship itself. You’ll find everything from vast staircases and flash restaurants to cramped corridors and unusual maritime signage on deck. You’re on a journey in an unusual environment that few photographers ever shoot, so make the most of it!

Author tip: ‍ There can also be some wonderful photographic opportunities on board. From themed parties where everyone’s dressed up to shots of the hard-working staff – little-visited but an integral part of any cruise – can be impactful. Avoid the harsh light of the midday sun if shooting on deck. 

3 Be on the lookout for wildlife

Pelagics – seabirds such as albatross, storm petrels and skuas – are the most common wildlife you’re going to encounter on the average cruise. That’s because many species of seabirds follow boats. Since the birds and the ship are moving, it’s all about handheld photography of fast-moving subjects, which means using very high shutter speeds to freeze the action of birds in the air. It’s tempting to use as long a telephoto lens as possible, but that makes it much harder to get your subject in the frame. What will give you the biggest advantage is the patience to practice your technique hour after hour while also looking for pleasing compositional elements that appear at a moment’s notice – such as huge waves, the horizon, or other seabirds around your subject. As you wait (and wait) for an interesting shot, keep an eye out for breaching whales and dolphins. Mexico's Sea of Cortez is arguably the world's best place for whale and dolphin watching while Antarctica, Alaska, Australia, the Galapagos, Patagonia, Iceland and West Papua are also excellent whale-watching hotspots, depending on the season. If you’re on an expedition-style smaller ship the bridge will be on the lookout for larger whales breaching and spouts. If there’s a sighting rush the lower decks and get as close to the water as possible – you could get an incredible shot of a humpback whale breaching just below you.

Author tip: ‍ Antarctica cruises are not cheap, costing about US$8,000, so know what you’re paying for in advance. Generally the more people on board the less you’ll pay, but also the fewer shore excursions and zodiac trips you’ll make (IAATO regulations state that no more than 100 guests can land at one site at the same time). Certainly don’t consider paying for an Antarctica cruise where no landings are planned. Instead, look for cruises that include (often optional) activities such as kayaking, snowshoeing and camping out on the ice. 

4 Try for the night sky 

If you want to see the darkest night sky possible then go to where others are not. That, of course, makes the ocean an incredible place to be if the sky is clear. If you’re cruising in the opposite hemisphere to where you live the night sky will appear dramatically different – and cruise ship astrophotography is a great way of interacting with it. However, there are a few problems. The first is light pollution from the ship itself. You’ll need to find a dark corner, or at least somewhere in shadow, though on some cruises there the captain will switch off the lights at designated times (or perhaps just late at night), though for safety reasons there will never be a total blackout. The second issue is movement. Since the ship moving you’ll need to shoot as fast an image as possible, which given that night sky photography is all-out long exposures might seem a killer blow. However, there are ways around it. The best is a fast wide-angle lens – 14mm and f1.8 is ideal – which will let lots of light in without trailing stars. As a bonus, it will also include something of the ship, which is important if you want to retain a sense of place. Be prepared to experiment with settings, but a reasonably high ISO and as short an exposure is helpful. If you’re using a smartphone then try using the Nocturne app, which takes lots of exposures and splices them together using its Autonomous Field Detection technology to identify and plate-solve stars.

Author tip: ‍ A popular subject for astronomers on cruise ships is a total solar eclipse. Since the path of totality for this every-18-month events are usually mostly at sea a cruise ship can very often be the best way to see them. Cue thousands of eclipse-chasers out on deck trying to capture the precious seconds when the moon blocks the sun and our star's corona momentarily appears. If the ship is anchored in a bay it can be as still as on land.  

5 Capture the Northern Lights

Specialist cruises to see the Northern Lights are common, with Alaska, the north Norway coast and Iceland being the most popular destinations. However, there are never any guarantees. To see the Northern Lights requires a geomagnetic storm, clear and dark skies, and patience. If you really want to see them, you may have to stay up very late – or set alarms for the middle of the night just to check if they’re active. You may even be able to register for a wake-up call if the Northern Lights make an appearance. Either way, have your warm clothes and camera ready to go. You’ll then need to find a dark area of the ship, which should be easy if it’s a Northern Lights-themed trip. ‍

How to photograph the Northern Lights from a cruise ship is largely the same as when on land save for the fact that you should ramp up the ISO (to ISO 1600 for crop sensor/far higher on full-frame cameras) and use short five-second or so exposures to combat the motion of the ship. Although displays are never guaranteed, the Northern Lights are more common and more intense during a period of the sun’s 11-year cycle called ‘solar maximum’. That will occur in 2024 or 2025 – scientists aren’t sure – but the few years before and after are also the perfect time to hunt for the Northern Lights.

Author tip: ‍ The few mornings just before and the few evenings just after a New Moon – the darkest time of the month so the best time to be on a Northern Lights cruise – are also perfect for seeing a crescent moon close to the horizon with moonlight glinting on the dark ocean. If you’re lucky there will be planets low in the east and west, too, which a crescent moon will sometimes pass closely to. Look up these so-called planetary conjunctions before you go on a cruise so you know exactly when to be out on deck.

Jamie Carter is a journalist and author focusing on stargazing and astronomy, astrophotography, and travel for Forbes Science, BBC Sky At Night magazine, Sky & Telescope, Travel+Leisure, and The Telegraph.

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According to news outlet WBNS , court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida show Dakota Ferguson, 22, arrived at Fort Lauderdale from a Disney Magic cruise ship from Mexico on June 1.

It is reported that U.S. Customs and Border agents performed a search of Ferguson’s phone and found multiple videos of young girls being raped or sexually assaulted.

WBNS reported when police interviewed Ferguson after his arrest, he admitted that he started viewing child sexual abuse material about three years ago.

Also, during the interview, WBNS reports that Ferguson viewed, received, and distributed child sexual abuse material through Twitter, Telegram, and Mega.

It is reported that Ferguson sent a video to an unknown Telegram user in which he portrayed himself raping his 14-year-old niece. Ferguson denied making the video, stating he only wanted it to seem like he made it.

There are also records of Ferguson purchasing videos of children between the ages of 2 and 17 being sexually abused.

According to WBNS, Ferguson is charged with transportation of child pornography and possession of child photography.

WBNS reports that Ferguson was indicted in Franklin County, Ohio, in 2021 with two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

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According to WBNS, Ferguson has at least two court dates scheduled in Florida, as well as a court hearing in Franklin County on June 24.

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