Questions Answered – Page 3 – Evelyn's humble abode

2014-07-08

Work as a Cruise Ship Photographer – News Update 2019

November 2019 Unsolicited Advice from The Cruising Shutterbug: If you’re aspiring to nab a job as a Cruise Ship Photographer, I recommend you go for the cruise lines first, rather than going for a photo concessionaire. It’s not looking so good for what was the largest cruise ship photo company. Cruise lines are smartening up and deciding to go in-house...

Working as a Cruise Ship Photographer

2014-07-06

Why I wrote The Cruising Shutterbug

Why did I — a little nomad who is neither a writer nor a blogger — write the series called “Work as Cruise Ship Photographer (Pinoy Edition)” and “How To Become A Cruise Ship Photographer“? These pages on evelynyap.com/answers came about mainly out of concern for people who are considering getting a job as Cruise Ship Photographer. Some are led...

2014-01-12

How To Become A Cruise Ship Photographer – The 3rd Step

The Third Step: Becoming A Seafarer Basic Training (BT) a.k.a. Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) In the Philippines, to leave the country and go work as a seafarer, it is required to undergo basic training. All over the world, seafarers are familiar with SOLAS or Safety Of Life At Sea. Later on, SOLAS became known as BSC (Basic Safety...

Working as a Cruise Ship Photographer

2013-10-23

I submitted my resumé and was told that my application is “under investigation”.

Chris (Philippines) wrote and texted: Hi… I walked in Magsaysay and submitted my resume, they measure my height and weight and then they told me that my apps is under investigation. Under investigation? Strange. Were you interviewed? Was there a test? It takes time. Maybe months. Don’t quit your job yet. Follow up. Oh you’re real. I never thought that...

Working as a Cruise Ship Photographer

2012-10-13

What is your everyday routine at work?

Ivy Jean (Philippines) asks, What is your everyday routine at work? Everyday is different. Depends if it’s a sea day, a port day, a formal night, etc. Depends also which ship you’re on. The job of a Cruise Ship Photographer includes setting up and breaking down studios, shooting portraits/dining room/gangway/events, working in the lab, selling at the photo gallery, etc....

About life as a seafarer/Working as a Cruise Ship Photographer

2012-07-30

Moving onto a ship, how much to bring and how to decide?

Ashley H. (USA) asks, How do you move onto a ship??? I feel like it’s leaving for college all over again! I mean, clothing, personal items, equipment…how much are you allowed to bring and how do you decide? Just like any kind of travel. Remember, you’ll most likely have to fly so think about luggage restrictions. Then there’s limited cabin...

About life as a seafarer/Working as a Cruise Ship Photographer

2012-07-30

What was your certification process like?

Ashley H. (USA) emailed asking, What was your certification process like? (I saw online that some lines require medical certificates, Visas, safety certs, Seaman’s books….etc.) In the Philippines, we are required to go through a seaman’s Basic Safety Course or Safety Of Life At Sea. After passing that and getting certified, we can get a Seaman’s Book. Filipino crew are...

Working as a Cruise Ship Photographer

2012-07-30

What is your workload like? Do you have days off?

Ashley H. (USA) says, The info that I’ve found so far says that, for the most part, photogs work 6-7 days a week, 10+ hours. I’m not afraid of hard work … but what is your workload like? Do you have days off? Do you ever get a chance to get off the ship if you need to? I guess...

About life as a seafarer/Working as a Cruise Ship Photographer

2012-01-12

How To Become A Cruise Ship Photographer – The 4th Step

The Fourth Step: Becoming A Cruise Ship Photographer Off You Go To Cruise Ship Photography Training Different companies have different ways of getting the same work done. For that, the company will require you to go through some new hire training to prepare you for your first ship. Image will either provide training at their office in Miami FL, or...

Working as a Cruise Ship Photographer

2012-01-12

How To Become A Cruise Ship Photographer – The 2nd Step

The Second Step: The Job Interview The job interview will most likely be a 2-day Hiring Session with the Principal’s representatives from Miami. It doesn’t happen often – maybe just once a year in each of the countries where they are hiring. The Agency’s role is to screen the applicants. Once you’ve passed the Agency’s not-too-high standards, they’ll put you...

Working as a Cruise Ship Photographer

Category: Questions Answered

Work as a Cruise Ship Photographer – News Update 2019

Why I wrote The Cruising Shutterbug

How To Become A Cruise Ship Photographer – The 3rd Step

I submitted my resumé and was told that my application is “under investigation”.

What is your everyday routine at work?

Moving onto a ship, how much to bring and how to decide?

What was your certification process like?

What is your workload like? Do you have days off?

How To Become A Cruise Ship Photographer – The 4th Step

How To Become A Cruise Ship Photographer – The 2nd Step