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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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 »

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

On a recent visit to Dimbola Brian May could not contain his passion for stereoscopic images and seized the opportunity to use his Fuji Real 3D camera to capture the moment.  If one Gary wasn’t enough look away as we now have him in stereo.

The pictures, commonly called stereo pairs, make use of the parallel viewing method. Seeing them stereoscopically requires concentration and may take a while to master.  We found using the ‘Owl’ designed by Brian worked a treat. Continue Reading »

Today the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group (IWDIG) has been awarded the prestigious title of Great Exhibition 2012 Ambassador of the day.

Thanks to your efforts as of today IWDIG are currently ranked 7th in the Greats of Great Britain and retain top place in the Hobbies/Photography category.

Be a part of the biggest ever vote of what makes Britain great!    The story so far… Continue Reading »

Isle of Wight Photographer Colin Haygarth was recently invited to spend a day photographing Nature & Wildlife in an Amateur Photographer Magazine Masterclass.

Colin who has a great passion in Natural History and Wildlife photography produces some stunning work which often graces the pages of  Isle of Wight News Magazine Island Pulse.  

In this Masterclass, wildlife photographer Paul Hobson showed a group of Amateur Photographer’s visiting London, how to achieve eye-catching nature and wildlife images.

Colin as pictured in the frame at Dimbola. Continue Reading »