Looking for that special gift for a photographer? The IWDIG are pleased to announce the launch of their new Gift Vouchers for Christmas 2011. Whether you’re looking for a stocking filler or that special photographic Christmas gift we have annual membership vouchers ranging from as little as £5 up to £20 offering different levels of membership including galleries and custom email addresses, click here for full details of the membership benefits. Continue Reading »

As we prepare to step into the spotlight of the world’s media in the year of the London Olympics, the BBC is inviting people from all corners of the country to contribute to ‘Britain in a Day’  by turning the camera on themselves.

The result will create a time capsule of Britain as well as a feature-length documentary to be screened next year (2012) on BBC Two. Continue Reading »

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 »

As most of us are aware IWDIG photographer, our man from Ventnor Colin Haygarth recently embarked on a 5 week journey to Australia. 

Colin wanted to keep the IWDIG posted on his journey and within the first week forwarded this short text with images below.

Thought you might like to see Kuala Lumpur Airport which was our stop off before we flew on to Adelaide. One for Amanda: A kangaroo jumped a fence to cross the road at Spring Gully Conservation Park. Continue Reading »

Adobe have offered up a super deal on their digital imaging software, just for Worldwide Photo Walk participants. If you dont already have Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3, those lucky people who took part in our Isle of Wight Photo Walk, (we hear), can now purchase it for only $99 a massive $200 saving. 

News Update 21st Oct:  Following further emails received, it appears this offer is no longer available to ALL Worldwide Photo Walk Participants. Continue Reading »

IWDIG have launched many internet friendly and digital photographic initiatives, over the last year, and now we have the only mobile phone friendly photography club website on the Isle of Wight.

Now mobile smartphone and device users can find their way around the website easily accessing all of the links and read all the content with ease.  A recent initiative launched, in August, ensured regular mobile phone text alerts are already being sent to IWDIG photographers along with newsletters and updates. 

Ever vigilant that visitors to our website were not just viewing the IWDIG on their Laptops and Pc’s but are accessing us on iPhones, android devices or Blackberries, we have installed a new mobile application this week. 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 »

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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