Introducing Silversea’s Photo Academy

Cruise passengers sailing on Silver Cloud in Antarctica can take advantage of Silversea’s new My Photo Academy.

A cruise to Antarctica is about as bucket-list as it gets. This remote destination is one of the most exclusive itineraries in the cruise business. And for most guests who make the journey to the most southernly continent on our planet, taking photos is an integral part of the trip.

Silver Cloud’s new Photo Studio is a hub for the multifaceted enrichment program that invites guests o elevate their photographic prowess by learning how to take and edit pictures like a professional on itineraries designed to maximize expedition time and the opportunities for shooting great images.

“Our new photography program is a perfect fit for the immersive expeditions we offer in Antarctica,” said Conrad Combrink, SVP Strategic Development Expeditions and Experiences. “Voyaging to the bottom of the Earth is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, full of magical moments that we hope to help our guests capture in beautiful images they would be proud to display in their home or office.”

Unique Program for Shutterbugs

With both private and group lessons, guests can learn to master the art of digital photography through the Academy, which provides an array of specialty workshops for both beginners and pros. Among the topics covered is an introduction to photography, social media, and the use of Adobe® Lightroom® and Photoshop® software tools to edit images to get just the right look.

With the guidance of a professional photo manager, guests can learn and practice their photo-editing skills on such high-grade professional equipment as:

• Six HP Envy 27-inch, all-in-one desktop computers
• Six iMac 27-inch, all-in-one desktop computers
• Four Loupedeck photo-editing consoles for Adobe Lightroom
• Two DNP dye-sublimation photo printers
• Two Epson inkjet plotters
• Custom workshop management software
• Three Samsung 55-inch screens with 4K picture quality
• One Samsung 65-inch screen with 4K picture quality

Additionally, guests can schedule a 20-minute, one-on-one appointment with a photo-editing expert to receive guidance on a host of topics, including:

• Smart gear recommendations
• Instruction on proper camera use
• Camera menu options
• Help with social media and posting: Facebook and Instagram

Expedition voyages to Antarctica are offered from November through February. For further details on Antarctica itineraries visit: https://www.silversea.com/destinations/antarctica-cruise.html.

Source: Silversea Cruises