[Matty]

Ideally looking for people aged between 20-30, they don’t have to be professional photographers but be able to demonstrate a strong interest and prove it is a major hobby. Personality is the most important aspect as they will be working daily in a high pressure, guest services orientated environment and must be able to be friendly but professional at all times.

The job itself will be hard work. There will be long hours involved and long periods away from home, as such people need to think hard about it before applying.

Ideally we would be looking for people that have either worked in a similar role (events/guest photographer) or people with a strong customer services background (working in 4-5star hotels with good photographic knowledge).

Would anyone be interested in this job? we have been approached to advertise this postition, if you would like more information and contact details please PM me and i will forward information to you!

[simonstclare]

Hello.

I'd like to know more about the job, could you give me some more information?


thanks.

simon st.clare

[Steve]

This thread is over 18 months old Simon.

I am pretty sure that the position has been filled by now

EDIT. and I have removed the link to your email address to stop any potential spamming since Matty will not reply

[Bob R]

If I am not mistaken a similar job was advertised in the latest issue (Dec 2006) of Professional Photographer.

[Sonsey]

Hi Simon, welcome to Pixalo...

As Steve has allready mentioned, I think it's safe to say this particular ship has allready sailed... so to speak

[Bob R]

Yep... just checked that mag and I can't find it...but I have a similar advert this month in one of the photo mags (sorry thats not much help!).

[Sonsey]

Originally Posted by Bob R

Yep... just checked that mag and I can't find it...but I have a similar advert this month in one of the photo mags (sorry thats not much help!).

Just had a look myself and cant see anything either, it's the only mag I bought this month too

[lolyton]

Be wary of the cruise ship jobs, i know a few people who have done them and have heard very mixed reports. If you really look for them, they advertise pretty much all the time. But the norm appears to be a 6month away period (at least). Quite often if you don't have your own equipment you can "hire" or buy their kit, can't remember anyone telling me they were loaned/given kit. Normally you'll be stuck on the ship 24/7 with the odd time off, so not much seeing of the world to be done. And not much money earned at the end.
But may well still be an interesting job and you may have a good experience, but like i say if you really want to work on a cruise ship as a photographer there will be an advert out there somewhere.....there always is.

[sejanus]

I suppose it's similar to young actors and actresses doing holiday camp stints. They may not make much money but they get serious exposure (sorry!) to the real life problems of earning a living in an overcrowded industry.

[skipper954]

Having been on a cruise or two as a passenger, my opinion is that yes, it is a very hard job. These guys are out there taking anywhere from 400 to 2000 pictures at some event every day. Yes, sometimes there are more than one photog, but that is still a lot of snaps.

Then they have to process the images.

Then they have to "man the store" to sell the prints for probably several hours a day.

I suspect that there is not much time to see the world because at every port, the photographer is there to snap as people disembark, then must process.

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[qxy63]

Greetings, my first post here.

I did seven years as a photog on cruise ships, starting in 1993 as a junior and finishing as manager in 2000. Make no mistake, it's hard work and not for the faint hearted. On a normal contract you will work 7 days a week for 6 months without a day off, although you will get time off. Some days you may work for 16 hours, some days you may only work for 3 hours. Various cruise lines or concessions have differing policies on equipment, a concession will supply uniform and camera gear that will be deducted from your pay. Working directly for a cruise line, they will supply a uniform and camera gear, but you will be responsible for any damage to the now DSLR supplied.

The shooting of most events is covered by the junior photogs, whilst the printing is managed by the senior photogs. The general atmosphere of the crew is work hard, play hard. I worked on Princess, RCL, Costa, NCL and Deilmann ships and had some of the best years of my life. I've seen half the world including the Caribbean, Alaska, the Baltic, the Mediterranean, Hawaii, 2 atlantic crossings and chased 10 cruise ships across Panama in a 4 wheel drive to get the shots the punters couldn't.

You either loved it or hated it.

I loved it.

[j sotelo]

Now that sound fun ...long hours but fun

[skipper954]

thanks for the enlightenment from the other side, qxy.

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[qxy63]

Anyone wanting to go for it?

Image :: Onboard Cruise Photography is one of the concessions I worked for.

Princess hire directly; Princess Cruises : Employment : Shipboard

[purplepinksky]

hello i'm interested in this field... may i know the requirements to be a cruise ship photographer? thank you so much (",)