Phil Benton offers specialist portrait photography in Felling and across the North East. Professional headshots and business portraits with a relaxed, natural style to help your brand stand out.
Phil Benton is a specialist portrait photographer based in Felling, serving businesses and professionals across the North East. With decades of experience photographing people for corporate profiles, LinkedIn, websites and marketing, Phil’s work focuses on authentic, relaxed portraits that reveal personality and build trust. He deliberately moves away from the ‘boring headshots’ approach and concentrates on photographing real people in environments where they feel comfortable—producing professional images that genuinely reflect your brand. Why choose Phil Benton for your portraits? Phil brings the same care and eye for detail that has earned his landscape and corporate work a loyal following. His approach is simple: get to know you, set a calm tone, and create a session that brings out natural expression. Whether you need a confident LinkedIn headshot, approachable team portraits, or a set of images for your website and brochures, Phil captures the moments that make you look both professional and personable. How the portrait process works: it begins with an informal chat to understand your needs and the image you want to present. Sessions are relaxed and directed—Phil gives clear but gentle guidance so even camera-shy clients feel at ease. Portraits can be taken in studio-style setups in Felling or on location across the North East, depending on what best suits your brand and personality. After the shoot, Phil carefully selects and refines images with professional finishing and light retouching to ensure every portrait looks polished and authentic. What makes his style distinctive is a focus on warmth, storytelling and clarity. Phil’s portraits are designed to perform online and in print: crisp headshots for LinkedIn, expressive team photos for ‘About’ pages, and versatile images for marketing use. He understands the importance of first impressions and aims to deliver photographs that help potential clients and partners connect with you at a glance. Friendly, professional and easy to work with, Phil Benton offers portrait services tailored to the needs of businesses and individuals in Felling and the wider North East. Get in touch for an informal conversation about the portrait you need and how Phil can help present your best self to the world.