It’s almost that time of year, when Isle of Wight photography club members dust off their photos and take the plunge within the inter-club competition circuit to try and gain individual credit for their photographic masterpieces.

Focus Ryde Imaging Group ‘All Island Print Of The Year’competition, allows members of all camera clubs a pot shot at a coveted title. Continue Reading »

Thank you to everyone who attended our first Isle of Wight Worldwide Photo Walk.

We know you all appreciated the gentle excercise, but for those who wish to submit images into the worldwide online competition we have provided details and pictorals below.

You will require your registration details from when you originally signed up to join the Worldwide Photo Walk 2011.

Deadline Extended: 10th October 12pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Continue Reading »

On Saturday enthusiastic photographers of all ages explored and snapped photos of whatever caught their eye in the first Isle of Wight Worldwide Photo Walk.

46 photographers walked and snapped their way through history, culture, nature and lifestyle in and around Freshwater. It is the largest social photography event in the world and something the Isle of Wight has not participated in before. Continue Reading »

This Worldwide Photo Walk will be unique for the Isle of Wight as when we step out from Dimbola Lodge the centre of photographic excellence this Saturday, we will be joining thousands of photographers from across the world.

Update Friday 30th September: The Isle of Wight Worldwide Photo Walk is almost filled to capacity (50) only 7 spaces remain. To participate in this free event you must sign up online click here before 7pm today.

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It’s official: once again we’re about to put the Isle of Wight on the photographic map. by hosting a worldwide photo walk. 

This walk will be unique as when we step out from Dimbola Lodge the centre of photographic excellence in October, we will be joining thousands of photographers from across the world.

This Worldwide Photo Walk event is free and open to everyone on the Isle of Wight. Its also a great chance to meet other local photographers, and find out what interests them. Continue Reading »

Today the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group (IWDIG) has been awarded the prestigious title of Great Exhibition 2012 Ambassador of the day.

Thanks to your efforts as of today IWDIG are currently ranked 7th in the Greats of Great Britain and retain top place in the Hobbies/Photography category.

Be a part of the biggest ever vote of what makes Britain great!    The story so far… Continue Reading »

Offering more than 30 exhibitions and over 30 recreational events, Guernsey Photography Festival 2011 has announced the launch of their annual photography competition.

The theme for this year is ‘JOURNEY’.  This competition is open to all photographers wherever you live. Continue Reading »

In review of the recent Isle of Wight Photographer of the Year Awards, an image by Colin and prose by Amanda has made the Amateur Photographer Magazine news page.

Of course this is not the first time the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group or the IWPOY have featured in the news or in the world renowned AP magazine and we are sure it wont be the last.

The article and image relates to former Amateur Photographer Magazine Features Editor Bob Aylott on winning the Julia Margaret Cameron Award.

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The nation’s politicians put their photographic skills to the test, with five politicians – three MPs and two Lords – named winners of the Jessops All-Party Parliamentary Photographic Competition

Open to all MPs and Peers, 450 images were entered into the challenge to find the smartest snappers within Westminster.

Politicians battling it out to become the next Prime Minister of Pictures in the keenly contested Photography Competition were named as Peter Luff, Tim Loughton and Nick Raynsford, while Lord Allenby and Lord Crathorne struck gold for the House of Lords.

Peers were represented by, among others, former Chancellor of the Exchequer Lord Healey and former NATO secretary general Lord Robertson who had six photos selected for the exhibition. Continue Reading »

Congratulations to Michael (Mike) Cooper, for scooping the  Isle of Wight Photographer Of the Year Competition 2010.

Michael follows in David Vennings (2009) and Kevin Mitchell’s (2006) footsteps of IWDIG members who have won the IWPOY since its inception..

Together with his winning certificate, Michael also received a large canvas print presented by Councillor Ian Stephens, who is also  the current Isle of Wight Council Chairman. Continue Reading »