Silversea Expeditions Debuts Antarctica Photo Academy

For travelers journeying towards one of the most picturesque places in the world, why not enhance your photo skills while there?

Silversea Expeditions’ newly relaunched Silver Cloud is now featuring My Photo Academy in Antarctica.

"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, in a press release. "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.”

The new enrichment program is available in the ship’s Photo Studio where guests will find private and group lessons in capturing and editing photos. The indoor sessions will take place between expeditionary moments maximized for the natural subject itself.

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Beginner and professional levels of digital imaging will be covered, tackling topics such as an introduction to photography and social media, as well as Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop software.

Silver Cloud’s distinct Photo Studio was developed in partnership with Galardi Media Network, a Swiss new technologies and multimedia company. The venue showcases both Mac and PC computers—ensuring comfort with either platform—plus photo printers for making easy touch-screen interface prints including panorama- and A2-sized ones for a surcharge.

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It’s a fresh change of pace from imaging programs traditionally found on cruise ships wherein professional photographers are mostly onboard to snap photos of passengers for sale. In this case, the guests are empowered to become their own photographers with professionals ready to assist them in becoming the best they can be.

In fact, a photo manager is on site with an impressive list of equipment available to guests to exercise their new skills on:

—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

Some other cruise lines are also beginning to offer photography classes, but this level of high-profile gear—especially the printers—is not usually on the menu.

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What’s more, passengers can set up 20-minute personal photo lessons on the following topics:

—Smart gear recommendations

—Instruction on proper camera utilization

—Camera menu options

—Assistance with social media and posting: Facebook and Instagram

In polar regions, the Silver Cloud intimately carries only 200 guests, taking them exploring in 16 Zodiacs and 10 kayaks. Always onboard are at least twenty knowledgeable Expedition Team members to give lectures in the expansive Explorer Lounge, run workshops, lead Zodiac and kayak trips and guide nature walks—all of which are available for free.

Expedition cruises to Antarctica are operated from November through February. For more information, visit https://www.silversea.com/destinations/antarctica-cruise.html.