We had a great time at the Silent Auction last night and amazed at how many people came to show their support at Dimbola. All of the donated items, promises and raffle prizes, were snapped up and we can reveal a whopping £2200.00 was raised.

After finding out Koo Stark was unable to attend, High Sheriff Susie Sheldon stepped in to lend her support and opened the Silent Auction at 7pm. In excess of 93 items were donated and promised to be auctioned off during the evening.

The eclectic mix of items included Books, Artwork and Prints of famous people.  Number 1 on the list of Silent Auction items; Yarmouth RNLI offered an opportunity for five people to experience a trip on a lifeboat. Continue Reading »

Photographers from all over the world have come together to organise large-scale charity auctions in aid of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.

Amateur and professional photographers have launched ‘Photos for Japan’ ­ a series of limited edition fine art prints donated by each photographer.

The prints will be auctioned off in order to raise money for the relief efforts currently underway in Japan. 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 »

A rolling Photographic Exhibition by Larry Ellis is taking place in the Cameron Tearooms at Dimbola Museum and Galleries.

Very much up close and personal with many of the stars of the period, now you to can get up close and personal with the likes of Sammy Davis Jr, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and many more at Larry’s exhibition ‘Tea With The Stars’ at Dimbola. The exhibition is free as long as you enjoy a cup of tea.

With Beatle-mania and the Swinging Sixties scene in London about to explode, 1963 was a very good time for Press Photographer Larry Ellis to be joining the ranks of the Fleet Street ‘snapper’. Continue Reading »

Over the last 6 months the IWDIG have hosted a series of informational and practical events to help people get online.  The intended goal, to get as many people who are not already internet-savvy to go online and see the benefits for themselves.

The IWDIG are happy to open the door and run free awareness sessions to give older people and other less confident users a taste of computers and the internet. A special  ’Spring Into Summer Online’ takes place on Wednesday evening between 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm. Continue Reading »

Gary started his lecture by addressing a previous Lightroom question on the matter of backing up his catalogues. He explained and demonstrated how to edit the numerous drop- down options for automatic Catalogue backups and how to specify the file storage location. There was also the simple manual route of “File, Options, Catalogue settings” available. 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 »

Guy Edwardes is coming to the Isle of Wight to give a presentation and share his skill at Sandown and Shanklin District Camera Club base camp in Watery Lane Newchurch.

Guy the author of these books (pictured), regularly presents his work to various clubs and organisations around the UK and will provide an insight and share his expertise with the theme of “Nature and Landscape Photography Techniques”

His current presentation will include over three hundred images that illustrate some of the methods he uses to capture his favourite wildlife and landscape photographs.  Techniques such as painting with torchlight, shooting wildflowers with long telephoto lenses and how to approach wildlife are discussed in detail.

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Edison would have been proud of him. A few bits of wire, a mobile phone, a Laptop and a Digital Projector were linked in a magic ring. The meeting sat in semi darkness as Gary Early invoked the presence of his latest creation at Sandown and District Camera Club. Continue Reading »

Do you have what it takes to past muster and win the ‘All Island Picture or Print Of The Year’? 

Once again Isle of Wight photography club members can take the plunge within the inter-club competition circuit and if lucky enough get on the winning podium to gain individual credit for their photography. 

There is an established photographic culture on the Isle of Wight, with several camera/photography clubs; unfortunately photography club websites are scarce and not up to date in advertising events such as this. Continue Reading »