Jessops is a great shop for the inexperienced photographer looking to improve his knowledge. The…read morestaff all have a good knowledge of all the products they sell be it the latest cameras or just the bags you can carry them in. While the stock of SLR digital cameras in the shop itself tends to be small their catalogue and on line site can give you anything you want including second hand reconditioned models. The do it yourself film processing for digital cameras are quite simple to use for any one with a knack for computors but for the others a member of staff will gladly lend a hand and once you've used it you wonder why it was so hard to work out before. They can blow your photos up to quite big sizes in a very quick time and can offer courses run throughout the country for those first time buyers who feel they need a little help in using their camera properly.

Venture Portraits is somewhere to go and get a family portrait with a difference. The pictures are…read morestylish and contemporary with a white backdrop. It is an excellent place to get family picture taken or pictures of the kids. It is very pricey, but offers something that bit different.

We visited Venture in Darlington, after being given one of their packs as a gift…read more The shoot itself was wonderful and the photographer was excellent with my 3 year old son and really made it fun for him. The photos are very very expensive, which came as quite a shock to us but we still ordered some prints at the viewing, as they were so lovely. The staff are very friendly and helpful and answer any questions you have. A great experience for all the family.

This is just the place if youo require an unusal frame or mount…read more The staff are extremely helpful and the prices are very reasonable. I use them to frame home printed pictures.

Clayton Computers is a good little independent stockist with knowledgeable staff and a decent…read moreselection of IT related supplies. They have all the usual components that, whilst not necessarily beating online prices, have the advantage of being in a concrete location in case of customer service issues. This was the destination of choice when I needed to buy network cables, and if you're looking for a local store that can give you advice on computing or the like, your best bet is probably Clayton.

Mystique is based in Fredrick St in South Shields, they do a wide range of services from framing…read morepictures to studio picture taking. I have used this company a number of times for framing and getting photos taken and they offer a very professional and reliable service. I got them to mount some photos onto a lacquered piece of wood and I was surprised at how good it looked. I have had a number of photos framed by these guys and the service is first class. If you are looking for a gift for someone that is totally different then give these guys a visit you will not be disappointed.

Small little shop in the heart of Durham. Provides a specialist framing service at a good price…read more Helpful, efficient and friendly service.

A computer components store located in Deckham in Gateshead. The products are quite cheap and I…read morehave found the staff are always helpful. They carry all the leading brands, often at a much cheaper price, so it is a really useful little shop.

Amazing customer service at a great price, even bought them a case of beer because they charged me…read moreso little; £10 to sort out the bios and processor on my new mobo and got it all up and running, something pc world couldn't fix after having my pc for three days and if they had it's have set me back £60 Great work guys

Thisold established business has been in the town for a long time…read more If you are new too Art and Crafting then there are plenty of supplies and inspiratiion here. However, if you need a work of art framing or tapestry stretching prior to framing then thiis is the place. The staff are friendly and reliable and very kknowledgeable.