Photographic Positions On Cruise Ships

Photographic Positions On Cruise Ships - Aberdeen // Aberdeenshire
Pay Rate : Depending on experience
Hours : 39 per week
Contract Type : Employed
Advertiser Ref# : Photo

Photographic Position on Board Cruise Ships

The Shipboard Photographer attends all the main events of a cruise ship as they unfold starting with 'welcome aboard' photos give the passengers very own album as a souvenir of the voyage. These photos are produced on a "no obligation to purchase basis" to the passengers.  Other functions the ship's photographer will capture are special events during the voyage including cocktail parties and dinners hosted by the Captain and a range of different backgrounds and scenes are offered for portraiture shots using the ship and its beautiful interiors as a backdrop which proves very popular amongst the passengers as a cherished reminder of the cruise and the ship.   The Cruise Ship's Photography staff is also available to passengers in the retail centre to offer free assistance and advice on the use of cameras, both newly purchased and the testing of equipment which hasn't been used recently.  All of this plus the utilisation of the latest mini lab, photographic technologies, high quality products and a friendly attentive service in line with high standards and expectations. 

• Cruise Ship Photo Managers.   

Oversees entire operations of the photo department.  Accounting all revenue procedures.  Manages Staff.  Photographs ships activities.  Reports directly to Hotel Manager.  Must have three to five years professional photography/managerial experience and an outgoing personality with a blend of salesmanship.
Food and accommodation provided.   Free Medical Insurance.  Single cabin facilities. 
Salary: $2,500 - $3,200 US per month (approx £1,250 - £1,600 per month) plus commission

• Cruise Ship Assistant Photo Manager. 

Responsible for the day to day operations of the Photo department.  Photographs activities.  Reports directly to the photo manager.  Required to have two to three years professional photography/managerial experience and an outgoing personality with a blend of salesmanship.
Food and accommodation provided.  Free Medical Insurance.  Share cabin facilities.  Possible promotion to Photo Manager
Salary: $1,900 – $2,400 US per month (approx £950 - £1,200 per month) plus commission

• Cruise Ship Photographers. 

Responsible for passengers portraits, photo processing.   English language and photographic experience required along with plenty of enthusiasm and personality.  Possible promotion to Assistant Photo Manager.
Salary: $1,800 - $2,200 US per month (approx £900 – £1,100 per month) plus commission


THE ABOVE SALARIES ARE AVERAGE SALARIES.  IN ADDITION YOUR FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION IS INCLUDED AND YOUR SALARY IS NORMALLY TAX FREE IF YOUR CONTRACT IS FOR SIX MONTHS AND OVER.  THESE CONTRACTS ARE RENEWABLE.

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