If photography is your passion and you enjoy a cruise vacation, why not combine the two. Many of the major cruise lines are now offering photography themed cruises, hosted by photography pros.  Guests are given the opportunity to learn a wide range of photography skills including exposure, composition, digital editing and different choices for showing off your photos. While in port, the pros often accompany guests on shore excursions in order to provide hands-on practice of the skills learned onboard. Please see below for a list of upcoming photography themed cruises.

In addition to the themed cruises, many cruise lines offer vatious photography classes on sea days. Norwegian Cruise Line offers classes as part of its new NCL-U program aboard the Norwegian Jade. Holland America has just recently announced the HAL Microsoft Digital Workshop. This program will have its own dedicated space onboard and offer classes and instruction on digital photography and videography. Oceania and Cunard offer Photoshop classes. Many cruise lines offer photography excursions while in port during which a local pro leads a group of guests to some off the bean path areas and offers tips to get the best shots.

Caribbean Photography Workshop, January 9-16, 2011, Celebrity Solstice: Sail with Rob Knight on this Digital Photography Adventures cruise.

Rick Sammon "Exploring the Light"  Photography Workshop: Alaska Photography Workshop, May 27-June 3, 2011

Photography Clubs and Organizations: As a group cruise specialist, I can help your club plan your own photography cruise to the photo destination of your dreams. I offer group rates, special amenities and special shore excursions.

Professional Photographers: If you enjoy teaching and sharing your expertise with others, what could be more fun than a photography cruise!. I am looking for someone to lead sessions on basic and advanced photography skills such as composition and lighting, techniques for saving and backing up your work, digital workflow, Photoshop skills, and offer comments and critique of each day's work. In addition, you would accompany the group on land excursions while in port, offering helpful hints and suggestions to the group. You will be compensated for your work, as well as receive a free cruise fare provided there are enough participants. Please call today for additional details.

For details, please call Leslie at 866-912-7245.
www.photographiccruises.com