Phototronics

Going that extra 'Smile' for over 52 years, Phototronics Ltd. is a Billingham-based portrait specialist dedicated to creating professional, flattering images that represent people at their best. As a company founded and grown within the school photography industry, our core expertise is portraits — from polished studio headshots to natural, characterful school and staff portraits. We combine decades of technical know-how with a patient, reassuring approach so every subject feels comfortable in front of the camera. Our portrait philosophy centres on simplicity, good lighting and genuine expression. In the studio we work with carefully chosen backgrounds and lighting setups that complement clothing and skin tones, paying close attention to posture and positioning to ensure a confident, professional result. For business headshots and LinkedIn photos we aim for a relaxed yet purposeful atmosphere so you come away with images that work across professional profiles and corporate materials. While portrait work is our focus, we also provide staff and family portraits for schools and businesses as part of our broader service offering. How we work: we listen first. Before a session we discuss the look and usage of the images so we can tailor lighting, framing and retouching to your needs. On-site and studio sessions are conducted with efficiency and warmth — we build rapport quickly to coax natural smiles and authentic expressions, and we take the time required to make each shot count. Our experience working with schools means we understand tight schedules and the importance of smooth, well-organised sessions. Phototronics also operate an in-house production facility, allowing us to manage deliverables from capture through to finished prints and staff ID solutions. For school partners we are licensed to supply named images for SIMS and offer preview cards and staff boards; this same attention to quality and workflow benefits our portrait studio clients through reliable turnaround and consistent finishes. If you’re in Billingham or the surrounding area and need a portrait that’s both professional and personal, Phototronics offers a trusted, experienced option. Whether you want a confident headshot for business, a classic school portrait, or a relaxed studio session, our team will create images you can be proud to use and display.