As the Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2011 is about to begin, we would like to take this opportunity and thank everyone at the IWDIG who have walked, danced and photographed the Isle of Wight Hospice ‘Walk the Wight’.

Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group Photographers along with registered walkers and supporters, have braved sun, rain and wind, to participate in and capture ‘Walk the Wight’ to raise funds for the Island’s Hospice.

Over the years there have been some terrific stories of strong winds, biting rain and muddy paths and we have met some lovely people along the way. Continue Reading »

The Great Exhibition 2012 has just launched its first regional campaign on the Isle of Wight.

Not wanting to miss out on this innovation, the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group are now actively seeking votes as one of the Greats for The Great Exhibition 2012.

We want to improve our ranking by sharing how great the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group is with friends, on Facebook and Twitter.  So it’s time to let your fingers do the talking and vote for the IWDIG as your favourite thing on the Isle of Wight. 

We have prepared pictorals, please note you must register on The Great Exhibition website: Continue Reading »

We recently took up the offer of a free coach trip to visit a working wind farm.

The trip in April to Burton Wold Wind Farm in Northampton, attracted 20 people and although the weather was in the lap of the gods it  provided us with a perfect photo opportunity.

From a photographic point of view: “Unlike Electricity Pylons, telegraph poles and wires spanning the location, Wind turbines are not such a blot on the landscape. In fact after seeing them onsite there are plenty of  ideas on how they could be used as a potential tourist attraction.” Continue Reading »

With their fingers firmly on the shutter, the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group network of photographers have launched the first  ’Isle of Wight Photo Agency’.

Building on a commitment to ensure photographers realise appreciation in the creativity and value of their work,  the photo agency is part of a series of innovations to give IWDIG photographers a heads up on the business side of their photography.

Due to increasing demand from media publishers for high quality, cost effective images for use on corporate sites, books and in magazines there appears to be a market for this type of stock photography. 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 »

“A little something for the weekend”  lets capture the moment.

Here’s a great little project and lets hope all of our photographers take part. As the clocks go forward on 27th March we are about to lose an hour, but lets make the best of it, by capturing ‘The Lost Hour’ as a snapshot in time.

On Sunday as we spring into British Summer Time (BST), choose an hour capture some photos and post them to our IWDIG facebook page.  Continue Reading »

The Go ON – get more out of life online campaign challenged everyone to use computers and the internet and make getting online their New Year’s resolution.

The Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group enjoyed ‘Go ON mobile activities using cameras, mobile phones, computers and the internet.  

In addition new people could visit at any time during January and February, by dropping in for a free taster session on digital photography at the IWDIG. Continue Reading »

Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group Focus On Facebook.

With the current explosion in Social Media technologies  Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc has made it easier than ever to connect with friends and groups of similar hobbies and interests from all around the world.

Facebook as one of the more popular social networking sites is apparently all the rage, and makes sharing easier, especially if you’re a photography enthusiast!

Once more the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group are bridging the digital divide.  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 »