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My Job as a Cruise Photographer | Deep dive

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👁️ 11K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 31:34
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CaribbeanFrom New YorkVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

being a cruise ship photographer is way more about sales than art

your primary mission is to generate revenue for the ship by selling pictures

I coined the term a royal flush selling everything we have available in a single night

the team is who will make or break you

Creator's Tips & Advice

Follow the strict formula for taking photos to succeed
Master retail skills and persuasive sales tactics
Volunteer for unpopular jobs to keep energy up

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Lack of creative freedomFocus on following the formula and sales rather than artistic expression
Demanding schedulePrepare for long hours and 7-day work weeks during contracts

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat does a photographer do on a cruise ship?
QHow does the daily schedule work for a cruise ship photographer?
QWhat are the main responsibilities and challenges of the job?

Topics Covered

Service Crew2½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2 Happy BaconEmbarkation½ Happy BaconItinerary Route1 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bermuda2 Happy Bacon
Miami
Port Canaveral
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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YouTube Video Description

Today I share with you everything you need to know working as a Norwegian Cruise line Photographer. Being an NCL Cruise Ship Photographer isn't easy, but it it still an amazing experience. leave a comment if you have any questions about the video, my job, or anything else and I'll see about responding to it directly or through a video. If you want to see more content from me be sure to leave suggestions down below, I'm always looking for new ideas, Subscribe for weekly Updates - exploring the world - living on a cruise ship, and living life to the Fullest! Check out the playlist for all my cruise ship adventures: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGxkSverS6c95esjHLWtrYKYvAjwJR-MN&si=XwB7v3Q91KWsCW_P Special thanks to @Francis Almores* for supplying some supplementary footage of studio setup and operation. You you are interested in this type of content give his channel a look. Intro Music: Kenji - Ooyy Outro Music: Mountains of Uttarakhand - Aiyo All Music, Sound-Effects, and Ambient tracks, licences through Epidemic sounds… memes not included. 00:00 - Introduction 00:32 - Video Explanation 03:24 - Embarkation 06:52 - Sea Day 1 09:52 - Sea Day 2 12:01 - Dinning Room 16:41 - Port Day 1 18:14 - Gangway Responsibilities 21:29 - Photo Studios 23:09 - Nightly Routine 26:05 - Final Day 27:48 - Embarkation 29:46 - Thank you Team 30:49 - Conclusion