JD Schwartz

I have been told that I see objects and things in a different way. I view photography as a means of expression like a brush, or a pen. My passion for ships and their elements of design, the oceans, and destinations, are the focus of my photos captured from my view using a lens. After my first cruise in 1967 on SS Rotterdam, my life-long dream was to cross the Atlantic on an ocean liner. In 2015, I leaped at the opportunity to cross the Atlantic and did so on Cunard's iconic Queen Mary 2. This epic and mesmerizing event paralleled that of a life changing experience and since that first crossing, I learned I never have to say "I should have" again. 

My passion (and obsession) for oceanic travel perservers as does my photography. I learned quickly how to efficiently catalog the thousands of images from each ship, voyage, the elements, and ports of call. Knowing my passion for ships and the seas were not unique to me, I set out to refine and compile online galleries and share the imagery, the stories, and my photos all of which parallel each experience. 

The atmosphere and experience on-board Cunard Line:

The three Queens (soon to be four) represent a marriage of modern technology and old-world charm and elegance. As it was in the "old days," passengers are still somewhat segregated according the level of their accommodation. Passengers booked into Grills suites can expect accommodations that range from luxurious to spectacular - for example, Queen Mary 2's Grand Duplex, 2,248-square feet of glamour and style.

Passengers booked in suites or above dine in the Princess or Queens Grill, where requests for particular dishes can be fulfilled. Others dine in the elegant Britannia Restaurant, which features a dramatic grand staircase and some sumptuous menus. The Britannia has two seatings, but passengers who book a Britannia Club stateroom enjoy single-seating dining in the cozier Britannia Club restaurant.

Onboard enrichment on the Queens is equal to (or better than) anything at sea. Passengers may be treated to performances by actors from London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts; contemporary jazz by faculty and students of the famed Julliard School; or onboard QM2's planetarium shows created by the Royal Astronomical Society. There's more, of course, including the riches of the biggest libraries at sea.


"Each of Joshua's photographs tell a story. His passion and admiration of the ships and the oceans are brought to life and will add a world-class element to any wall."