Gary introduced this talk by outlining the areas that he was going to cover that evening which included Photoshop and Lightroom hints and tips. His experience in both programmes enables him to tailor these to an audience of mixed photographic abilities and this always ensures him a welcome reception. Continue Reading »

Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group photographer Dale Durfee (pictured), has an exhibition of Pet Photo’s on display in Newport.

Dale Durfee’s ‘Pet Photo’ Exhibition at the New Rembrandt Gallery, features some of her excellent photographic work with animals.  

The exhibition which runs until 28th February 2011, is an extension of Dale’s career in photography and commissions are now being taken from anyone who would like their pets photographed.

Dale moved from America to the UK some 20 years ago, and although horses are her true passion (especially the Marwari), she remains committed to her love of photography. Continue Reading »

An Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group snapshot  preview of the soon to be released Fujifilm FinePix X100.

This camera is without doubt, the most exciting model of the new Fujifilm range which is already being acknowledged as the answer to many professional photographers’ prayers: truly exceptional quality pictures from a compact camera.

Due to be launched in Spring 2011, the camera has been designed to appeal to the millions of DSLR users who need a slim, back-up, for high quality, in-fill shots, when the use of a bigger SLR system is either inconvenient or impractical. Continue Reading »

The IWDIG keen to provide the latest digital news, this week uncovered, Lady Gaga who famously sang about the Paparazzi could now be in possession of the ultimate weapon against them, Polaroid GL20 Camera Glasses. 

At the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (video below), Polaroid and its Creative Director, Lady Gaga unveiled Polaroid Grey Label, an original line of digital imaging products. 

Polaroid claim the GL20 Camera Glasses (pictured) will let wearers ‘tell their story to the world’ by allowing them to capture pictures and then instantly display them on the glasses’ screen. Impressive news, but, wearing a pair of mirrored sunglasses used to serve the same instant imaging effect. Continue Reading »

Well worth a look on BBC2 tonight at 8pm Shooting The Hollywood Stars. The UK’s leading fashion photographer Ian Rankin shows how he re-creates “some of Hollywood’s most iconic images”.

Image: Isle of Wight Cllr Dawn Cousins Mirrors Hollywood Star.   Copyright IWDIG Member Lucy Johnson.

Epitomised by gorgeous images of screen goddesses Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich to brooding shots of Marlon Brando; from the unparalleled allure of pictures of Marilyn Monroe to iconic black and white stills of Charlie Chaplin.   Rankin, will reveal the rich history of Hollywood photography and how its most influential and enduring images were created. Continue Reading »

Store the things that are important to you, Lexar Media has announced a world’s first, a new memory card with capacities of up to 128GB.

Just one small problem the Lexar Professional 133x SDXC 128GB and 64GB cards are available now at £450 or £250 respectively.

The new Lexar Professional 133x SDXC cards enable the capture, storage, and transfer of extended lengths of 1080p high-definition (HD) video and continuous, rapid-fire image capture in a single, high-performance solution.  Continue Reading »

Christmas 2010 started early for the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group at the last meeting of the year on 15th December 2010 with our not to be missed annual christmas get together.

Thanks for all of the great photographs submitted in 2010 (it’s no wonder we don’t have time for in-house competitions)  looking forward to ‘the new batch’ in 2011.

The evening was well attended with 25 members and their guests and as with last year the most improved photographer was announced.  Continue Reading »