On Sunday 30th October the clocks go back at 2.am and we will gain an extra hour.  Just like our Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group (IWDIG)  project earlier this year when the clocks sprung forward , lets capture ‘The Hour’ as a snapshot in time.

On Sunday as British Summer Time ends, choose any hour capture some photos and post them to our IWDIG Facebook Page Link or New IWDIG Flickr Photo Group Link.   For those photographers without a Facebook or Flickr account, capture some images from your chosen hour and send your images via email to IWDIG Continue Reading »

Our own Ian Mitchell LRPS has been invited to regale members of Niton & District Camera Club with an interesting, if not cultural, photographic travelogue of his many visits to Cuba.

Not only an accomplished photographer but well known Isle of Wight Angel Radio presenter, Ian first visited Cuba in April 1997.

Ian will present a digital diffusion of celebrity gossip, music, history, politics and of course photography from his fascinating journeys.

The journey begins in 1997 when in the company of Swedish photographer Jan Olofsson… Continue Reading »

Following the announcement of IWDIG Photo Walks R Us in August 2011, and our subsequent successful Isle of Wight Worldwide Photo Walk, we are pleased to announce a Mystery Photo Walk will take place on Saturday 22nd October 2011.  

News Update: The photowalk – we will be starting from Newport Quay and there will be more emphasis on photographic techniques etc.,.  We will be finishing for teas/coffees in the Quay Arts and take a look around their galleries.  Continue Reading »

A belated but very big thank you to everyone who took part and visited the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group (IWDIG) during our ‘Get the Picture’ ITea and biscuits week soiree at Dimbola in September.

Age UK wanted people who already know how to use technology to pass on their ideas and know-how. As everyone at the IWDIG are potential digital champions they are always more than happy to pass on and share their knowledge. Continue Reading »

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 »

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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Love photography?  Love travel?  Then head to the Royal Geographical Society in London on September 25th, for the ‘Exploring Photography and Travel Day’, the first event in the Travel Photographer of the Year Festival featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers from the world of photography, TV, travel and exploration.

To learn ‘how to’ or ‘how did they do that’ from the leading experts, Continue Reading »

Discover the benefits of digital photography on the Isle of Wight during Age UK Itea and Biscuits Week 2011.   The annual event aims to bring together a range of organisations to promote and celebrate the benefits of digital inclusion for people in later life.

Learn more about digital photography in a  free taster session on 21st September at Dimbola Lodge courtesy of the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group.

Whether you’re new to photography or just want to find out more we provide perfect opportunities every week throughout the year for people to learn alongside their peers in a supportive environment.  Continue Reading »

Walking our way through the photographic world of the Isle of Wight, we discovered a gap in the Isle of Wight Walking Festival, which has inspired us to launch our own Photo Walks across the Island.

The Island is one of the best area’s in the UK for walking and whilst there is something for all ages and  abilities, one thing we found lacking in the Isle of Wight Walking Festival Autumn Weekend programme was a walk specifically aimed at photographers.

Open to anyone who wants  to get a little more from their photography ‘Photo Walks’ are not about competition but a  good way on getting other like minded people together to take photographs. Continue Reading »