Chelsea at Sea
Job title Expedition Photographer
Age 25
How did you end up working on a
ship?
I was inspired by my father’s neighbor who
had worked as a photographer onboard.
Upon hearing of my plans to travel, he
introduced me to life as a ship’s
photographer.
My life on a ship
In the last year I’ve worked 3 contracts with
Hurtigruten’s expedition ship, Fram. I am a
member of the Expedition team while I’m
onboard, which is full of the smartest, most
adventurous people I have ever met
with credentials that span from geologists,
historians and glaciologists to artists, musicians and outdoor experts. I give lectures
on the basics of photography to guests and
help them with their cameras. Then I have
to edit and compile my photos from the
day into a slideshow to sell to the passengers at the end of each trip.
What is it like to live where
you work?
Your cabin becomes your home and your
fellow crew becomes a family of sorts. Living where you work is both convenient and
fun as long as you make time for yourself.
It’s easy to get wrapped up in work when
you’re living at the office.
“Once you’ve worked
on a ship, a part of your
mind and heart will
always be onboard.”
Chelsea in Greenland, 3am