The Glamorous And Exciting World Of Nautical Photography

By Earnestine Raber


The field of nautical photography combines boundless opportunities for combining creative expression with life at sea. Obtaining good quality positive images photography requires the right equipment and a fair amount of training. Having a waterproof camera is, of course, essential. You don't need to go to an expensive photographic school or have a degree. A good photographer can develop expertise by watching hours and hours of training videos.

If you possess an entrepreneurial spirit, artistic talent or a combination of both, you can find plenty of opportunities to turn your passion into cash. Cruise ships, for example, contain a huge captive audience of passengers who would love impromptu records of their trip of a lifetime. Giving people happy memories is the very essence of positive photography.

Along the way, capture images of sunsets, passing ships, wildlife and scenery as seen from aboard ship. This branch of nautical photography is not limited to cruise ships. Deep sea fishermen on chartered boats would welcome the opportunity to be photographed with their catch of the day. Tourists on day cruises would be happy to carry their memories home, too.

According to the dictionary, the term, 'nautical', means pertaining to ships, sailors, or navigation. There is a lot more to it than sunsets and rocky cliffs teeming with wildlife. A coil of rope on deck can provide an artistic shot. Masts, sails and rigging lines also make for interesting angles worth capturing and framing.

All types of businesses from large corporations to local restaurants are potential customers for the fruits of positive images photography. Cityscapes taken from the point of view of the ocean or photos of the local marina are just two examples. Find out if there is a favorite character, plant, or animal in the neighborhood.

Have your work turned into placemats, posters or postcards, etc., or anything else that can bear a photograph. Sell your work over the Internet. Businesses are always on the lookout for images and artwork to place on their websites. Market your photographs electronically.

Once you have your images captured safely in your camera, you can use darkroom techniques or special editing software to modify or enhance them. Sepia tones can make your images look old and historical. Use some imagination with special effects or manipulate the colors. Nautical photography is a creative and potentially lucrative way of making a living and combining the joys of sailing with putting bread and fish on your dinner table.




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