Phix-Pix Photo & Graphic Solutions

Phix-Pix Photo & Graphic Solutions Phix-Pix Photography by Arthur Smith-Weston LRPS
full range of photo and graphic services. Take a look at the results in the Gallery.

We at Phix-Pix believe that as we go through life creating magical moments turning them into memories. The journey is often documented by photographs immortalising our youth, special occasions, relatives, pets all preserved in our treasured album. But there is always that one photograph that stands out from the rest that has been loved so much it is now worn and torn and patched with sticky tape.

This is the photograph that symbolises that loved one, and now its time to give that image a bit of care and restoration. Restoration and photo retouching

Restoration and photo retouching is extensive. I have taken damaged photographs, digitised them and then used advanced computer software to improve contrast, sharpness, and colour levels while eliminating flaws like scratches, damaged areas, and wrinkles. These photographs have been badly damaged from years of abuse. Deep scratches, scuffs, folds and cracks along with fading and discolouring are present.Restoration is the borrowing of useful information from undamaged areas of the photo, then digitally clone or repaint into the areas where information is damaged or altogether missing. After restoration, the same photo looks great. With a little time and experience a photo can be returned to its original state, but retouching is just the beginning. Once your photo is restored, it can be digitally printed onto quality canvas, photo paper and a variety of gifts such as cups, mouse mats, T-shirts, puzzles and many more.

https://youtu.be/t5zkbhYzjvQ?si=AhsjeUYht8LqYHsuThe Phix-Pix Memory Box ServicePhoto Restoration, VHS Digitising, Slide ...
18/04/2026

https://youtu.be/t5zkbhYzjvQ?si=AhsjeUYht8LqYHsu
The Phix-Pix Memory Box Service

Photo Restoration, VHS Digitising, Slide & Negative Scanning Phix-Pix Photo & Graphic Solutions

Many families have a memory box hidden away in a cupboard, loft, or drawer filled with old photographs, slides, negatives, VHS tapes, and cine film reels. Inside these boxes are priceless moments weddings, childhood memories, family holidays, family gatherings, and loved ones from years gone by.

These photographs and films often represent the only record of important moments in a family’s history. Sadly, time, fading colours, scratches, dust, and outdated media formats can slowly cause those memories to deteriorate or become difficult to view.

At Phix-Pix Photo & Graphic Solutions, our Memory Box Service is designed to rescue, restore, and preserve those treasured memories before they are lost forever.
https://www.phix-pix.com/memorybox.html

Portsmouth geneology photo restoration project

https://youtu.be/PmlcNkIAiyU?si=AYSCwcPlgTa0-mhW Making Your Memories a PresentA Mother’s Day Thought from Phix-PixIn dr...
05/03/2026

https://youtu.be/PmlcNkIAiyU?si=AYSCwcPlgTa0-mhW Making Your Memories a Present

A Mother’s Day Thought from Phix-Pix

In drawers and boxes tucked away,
Where quiet little treasures stay,
Lie moments from another time
A childhood laugh, a wedding chime.

A mother’s smile beside the sea,
A pram beneath a willow tree,
A birthday cake with candles bright,
A baby held so warm and tight.

Some fade with years, some gather dust,
Some flicker on old film reels lost,
Slides and cine, prints and more
Stories waiting to restore.

At Phix-Pix we take great care,
With patient hands and artist’s flair,
To mend each crease, revive each frame,
And bring those cherished days again.
From photographs both worn and torn,

To cine films of days long gone,
From treasured slides to albums old,
We help those memories still unfold.
So this Mother’s Day, give more than flowers,

Give laughter from those distant hours,
A gift of love that time can’t sever
Her precious memories, saved forever.
Phix-Pix makes your memories a present

Worth remembering forevermore.

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

25/02/2026
25/02/2026

We Focus On You

24/02/2026

Phix-Pix Manifesto Why Human Craft Still Matters
In a world where images can be generated in seconds and software promises instant perfection, it is easy to forget one simple truth: memories are not data they are stories.
At Phix-Pix Photo & Graphic Solutions, we have spent more than two decades restoring photographs, preserving family history, and safeguarding moments that cannot be replaced. We were restoring images long before artificial intelligence existed, and we continue to do so with the same care, skill, and respect that has defined our work from the beginning.
Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool but it is only that: a tool. It does not recognise the subtle expression in a mother’s smile, the correct tone of a uniform, or the emotional weight carried in a faded photograph found in a family album. It cannot ask questions, understand context, or feel responsibility for the outcome.
We can.
At Phix-Pix, technology supports our craftsmanship it never replaces it. Every image is examined by a trained eye, every decision guided by experience, and every restoration completed with intention. We do not believe in shortcuts when it comes to irreplaceable memories.
Our clients trust us with photographs that carry deep personal meaning: loved ones remembered, weddings celebrated, ancestors rediscovered, and stories passed from one generation to the next. That trust is earned through careful work, honest communication, and a commitment to authenticity.
We stand for restoration that looks natural, respectful, and true not artificial or over-processed. We stand for preserving history with integrity. We stand for taking the time to get it right.
If you have tried automated solutions and felt something was missing, you are not alone. Many discover that while technology can create an image, it cannot restore a memory. That is where experience makes the difference.
Phix-Pix is not simply about fixing photographs. It is about honouring the people and moments they represent ensuring they are preserved with dignity, accuracy, and care.
As technology continues to evolve, our mission remains unchanged: to combine the best of innovation with the irreplaceable value of human judgement.
Because when it comes to your memories, “good enough” is never enough.
Phix-Pix — Making your memories a present.

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360 confetti shot

09/04/2025

On the Left my Father carrying gas mask in 1939 on the right Me in 2010

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156 Eastney Road
Portsmouth
PO48DY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30am

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