Join the Crystal Symphony on this special Photography Experiences of Discovery  themed cruise. Crystal hosts instructors from some of the most renowned photography institutions in the nation to lecture and teach you how to best capture your scenic surroundings.  The featured photographer for this sailing is guest Master Photographer Simon John:

• A successful portrait photographer for over 25 years, Simon John’s modern images compliments his subject’s individuality and taste. Simon, a fellow of the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP), received this honor at a prestigious function at the House of Commons, Westminster, England. He is also a fellow of the Master Photographers Association (MPA) and actively promotes the art of portraiture. The BIPP and MPA selected Simon to be the Chairman of Judges for the 2008 British Professional Photography Awards. He is part of a select group of professional photographers who have won 10 Kodak Gold awards for excellence in portraiture. In addition, he won the prestigious UK’s Face 2000 millennium portrait competition. Simon’s creativity produces exciting portraits that capture your personality with style, and will most certainly become one of your most treasured possessions. Simon will be setting up reservations to have exclusive portrait sessions with guests. Selected images from these portrait sessions will be presented in a hand-crafted, custom-bound album. Guests may also make pre-reservations by emailing Paragon Pixels in advance of their cruise at info@paragonpixels.com.

Additionally, this program will feature  classes and instruction on photo editing offered through Crystal's exclusive Computer University@Sea.