Thanks again to Eric for the Pinhole introduction and for supplying us all with the proofs of our efforts. You may read the full story below…

Pinhole expert Eric Mitchell celebrated Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day by running a special introductory course at Dimbola Lodge today 27th April 2008. Several of the IWDIG photographers put down their DSLRs for the day and joined the others for this very interesting and informative look back in time to the origins of photography.

Eric got creative with Pinhole Photography and was more than able to help anyone that shared his interest to experiment with cake tins, baked bean cans and his own preferred medium beer cans. He also allowed the group to try out the latest in pinhole cameras specially imported from Japan and although a simple medium these cameras are quite sophisticated and create stunning images. 

Eric had a lot of interest this year’s course and some of the images will be scanned and placed on the Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day Website. www.pinholeday.org

The cost of joining Eric today was a mere £1 to cover materials, not as expensive as one might think for a once a year event and well recommended by everyone who attended. Eric is really pleased that there has been a renewed interest in the subject, but slightly disappointed that there seems to be so few enthusiasts willing to contribute to Worldwide Pinhole Day from the Isle of Wight. 

To find out more about this fascinating area of photography check out the links below. 

www.pinholeday.org 

www.pinhole.com

www.pinholesolutions.co.uk

www.thepinholefactory.co.uk

www.photo.net/learn/pinhole/pinhole

Thank you Eric a great time was had by all.

Kevin Mitchell IWDIG photographer and first ever winner of the Isle of Wight Photographer of the Year Award was recently the subject of an Isle of Wight County Press Article by John Hannam. Isle of Wight Radio will broadcast the interview ‘Kevin Mitchell Meets John Hannam’ on Sunday 27th April. You can hear the broadcast at 12pm, 107 and 102 FM.  Those not living on the Isle of Wight can listen online via the Isle of Wight Website: www.iwradio.co.uk just click on listen/watch at the top of the page.

Kevin himself has major health problems but he is always actively involved campaigning for charities and in the theatre as both player and director and refuses to let his problems get in the way. Kevin will be taking time out from his photography for a while and is already preparing to direct the Apollo Theatre’s production of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’.

Although Kevin has already performed in several of the Apollo Player’s productions, on the Island, this will be Kevin’s first major role as director and he is very excited about the task ahead. 

Kevin’s production of Fiddler on the Roof can be seen at the Apollo Theatre, Newport, from Wednesday, July 2nd, until Saturday, July 12th 2008.

We wish Kevin every success with the production. A selection of Kevin’s Photography can be viewed click HERE and further information by following the links below:

www.iwdig.org.uk 

www.iwpoy.org

Apollo Theatre: www.apollo-theatre.org.uk 

IWCP Article Kevin Mitchell: HERE

Isle of Wight Community News @www.island pulse.co.uk: HERE

We are very pleased to report that IWDIG photographer and member of the Royal Photographic Society Ian Mitchell L.R.P.S. has launched his new website today. Ian specialises in travel photography both in the UK and various locations around the world.  Please check-out Ian’s website www.ianmitchellphotography.com and view some of his stunning images from such diverse locations as Cuba, India and Nepal.

We are also pleased to be updating the links on the left with a new category MEMBER’S WEBSITES linking directly to IWDIG photographer’s sites. Joining Ian in this new category is Tim Hammick. PhotosXtra is Tim’s site please follow the link to view some of Tim’s work and find out more about the photographic services he offers.

We will be adding more of our photographer’s websites soon so watch this space! 

Encouraging all types of photography Sandown Shanklin & District Camera Club have today launched their own website: ssdcc.org.uk  

Whether you are a more traditional photographer and prefer slides, prints and using a wet darkroom or have decided to take the digital route they aim to promote photography to all skill levels. We wish them every success with this new online venture.