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 »

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 »

Photographers get focused as this Sunday as the Island Photo Centre is staging another Free photo show.

The show which is for one day only, will be dedicated to photographic and optics needs. Having already attended the last two shows we feel they are well worth a visit. 

Pop along to Ryde Rowing Club on Sunday the 7th August 10 am until 6pm to see the latest cameras, accessories and gadgets from leading manufacturers and hopefully get some fantastic deals. Read more from the IWDIG click here

Following on from Brian May’s pre birthday bash, the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group celebrated another special birthday at Dimbola last week.

Having discovered former Fleet Street celebrity snapper Larry Ellis shared the same birthday as Brian May, we could not let his 80th Birthday pass by without a friendly gesture from all his friends at the IWDIG.

When Amanda brought in the main Chocolate Torte, we dont know who was more surprised, as for the first time in history Larry seemed lost for words. Continue Reading »

We welcomed very special guests a Dimbola yesterday.  As mentioned earlier Brian May was to host a book signing of A Village Lost and Found.  As today 19th July just happens to be Brian May’s birthday, we enjoyed an impromptu pre birthday party bash with cake in the Seminar room.

Brian May and his wife Anita Dobson are a delightful couple and they went out of their way to interact with everyone who attended the very successful book signing. 

The Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group would like to wish Brian a very happy birthday and we hope both he and Anita enjoy this special day on the Isle of Wight.

Which reminds me there will be another special birthday celebration at Dimbola this week. I have been sworn to secrecy but rest assured all will be revealed on Wednesday along with a birthday cake. Continue Reading »

Good news for stereoscopic photography fans, Brian May is visiting the Isle of Wight to interact with visitors in his 3D A Village Lost and Found Exhibition at Dimbola Museum.

Brian May will be at Dimbola Lodge today Monday 18th July from 4.00 to 5pm, to meet visitors to the museum and to autograph the book that accompanies the exhibition A Village Lost and Found.

*Please note as you will see from the pictures below this event is a book signing to coincide with the Village Lost and Found Exhibition  and is photography related.  Continue Reading »

Chris Gabrin’s photographic rollercoaster ride through one of the most exciting decades in modern music, allowed him to produce unique, stunning imagery of Debbie Harry aka Blondie,  Brinsley Schwarz, Ian Dury, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Wreckless Eric, The Dammed,  The Stranglers, Motorhead, The Buzzcocks etc… whilst on location both here and in the USA.

The exhibition ‘From Hear To Photography – Ten Years Through The Looking Glass’ encapsulates 10 years of Chri’s photographic career in the music industry and is on display in the Olympus Gallery at Dimbola until 2nd October 2011. Continue Reading »

A lot of media interest was generated in this year’s 80th Anniversary of Round the Island Race.  IWDIG Photographers have provided a snapshot review of Round The Island Race 2011.

Under leaden skies, lumpy seas, gusts up to force seven and waves of approximately 20 foot around the iconic Needles, IWDIG Photographers Mike Thomas and Lorraine Skipper managed to capture some stunning pictures. Continue Reading »

Today a “Total Lunar Eclipse” will take place, and although we planned to capture the moment at the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group it looks like visibility will be zero.

The lunar eclipse begins at 6.24pm and lasts until midnight, the moon will be blood red in colour for nearly two hours. Weather permitting and clear skies, it would have been visible from the Isle of Wight when the sun set at 9.19pm. Continue Reading »

Quay Arts is offering local and regional contemporary artists the chance to come and exhibit their work in The West Gallery for Quay Arts’ ‘Artfordable’.

This event provides a very special opportunity to discuss and to buy unique artworks direct from the maker.

Works may include prints, paintings, ceramics, craft, photography and much, much more! A fantastic opportunity to sell and buy work commission free for one day only!  Continue Reading »