Jonathan Atkin

Cruise Ships: Big Cruise Ships

Successful photography rests on the photographer's vision. In maritime work, it is also dependent on an accessible network of harbor resources.

Support of a photographer's mission, by port authorities, USCG, harbor pilots and aviation police benefits clients. That back-up can become critical when security issues, weather or arrival times change or if special navigational routes are requested.

We go to extra lengths, bringing all agencies to "the same page" for our shoots. We prepare for a variety of scenarios, but focus on a singular goal: Ensuring for the client, brand enhancing maritime photography.

  
  
     
  
In NY Harbor, Atkin flies directly overhead.
  
Queen Victoria: The only aerials of Cunard's newest, NY debut.
  
To the best of our knowledge our aerial photographs of the QV are the only aerial photographs shot of her maiden voyage to NYC!
     
  
Two icons: QM2 & Empire State Building
  
Traditional arrival juxtaposed to Statue of Liberty, her maiden visit to NYC.
  
Holland America's ship appears almost yacht like, in the lens of maritime photographer. Atkin.
     
  
"Bow wave," Voyager of the Seas
  
Shot from the Sandy Hook Pilot Boat New Jersey, in the rain, the Queen Mary sails from NY, January 2008.
  
Freedom of the Seas and the Statue of Liberty in Atkin's signature photo for RCCL, resulting in numerous covers of USA Today and world wide press.
     
  
Up close and personal to the Freedom of the Seas, for RCCL.
  
Approaching Verrazano Bridge, the "Freedom" has details on her after decks that are pure joy.
  
A classic "cruise line" poster shot of RCCL's Voyager.
     
  
Extreme low level aerial flying no more than 20 feet off "the deck," crabbing backwards, a "you are there photo."
  
Voyager of the Seas
  
m/s Explorer (Semester at Sea)
     
  
Fireboat John J. Harvey welcomes Freedom of the Seas to NYC.
  
Aerial of Holland America's Prinsendam, a true bow thruster!
  
     
  
Her maiden visit to NYC, we thought we might land on her bow, but decided better not!
  
G32 (Queen Mary 2) at Saint Nazaire shipyard.
  
QM2 given water salute by Fireboat John J. Harvey.
     
  
QM2
  
  
On a rare calm day, Liberty of the Seas sails past Verrazano Bridge.
     
  
From Red Hook, NYC, Crown Princess departs.
  
Sailing into the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook.
  
     
  
Carnival's tandem show of two ships in NY Harbor.
  
Crystal Symphony & Harmony arrive in British Virgin Islands.
  
Saga Ruby assisted by Turecamo Boys in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY.