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.  Read more »

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. Read more »

One from the news: Blogger Alice Taylor, an amateur photographer, recently accused Mail Online of using her images without authorisation.

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) outlined the legal position to Amateur Photographer (AP) as two major news organisations stood accused of breaching photographic copyright by grabbing images to accompany news reports. Read more »

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. Read more »

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. Read more »

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… Read more »

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. Read more »

Following on from Brian May’s pre birthday bash, the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group celebrated another special birthday at Dimbola last week.

Having discovered former Fleet Street celebrity snapper Larry Ellis shared the same birthday as Brian May, we could not let his 80th Birthday pass by without a friendly gesture from all his friends at the IWDIG.

When Amanda brought in the main Chocolate Torte, we dont know who was more surprised, as for the first time in history Larry seemed lost for words. Read more »

We welcomed very special guests a Dimbola yesterday.  As mentioned earlier Brian May was to host a book signing of A Village Lost and Found.  As today 19th July just happens to be Brian May’s birthday, we enjoyed an impromptu pre birthday party bash with cake in the Seminar room.

Brian May and his wife Anita Dobson are a delightful couple and they went out of their way to interact with everyone who attended the very successful book signing. 

The Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group would like to wish Brian a very happy birthday and we hope both he and Anita enjoy this special day on the Isle of Wight.

Which reminds me there will be another special birthday celebration at Dimbola this week. I have been sworn to secrecy but rest assured all will be revealed on Wednesday along with a birthday cake. Read more »