Based in Camborne, Michael Rodway specialises in relaxed family and children photography. He creates natural, candid portraits with a stress-free approach and beautifully hand-edited final images.
I’m Michael Rodway — a family photographer based in Camborne, serving families across Cornwall. After more than sixteen years behind the lens (originally shooting weddings across the UK and Europe), I found my true calling in photographing families and children. Becoming a dad changed how I saw the world: I began to value the fleeting, honest moments that make up family life, and my work now aims to preserve those moments as timeless keepsakes. Why choose me? I specialise in relaxed, natural family portraiture that looks and feels like you. My style is conversational and unobtrusive; I prioritise gentle direction, playful prompts and real interaction over stiff poses. When children are comfortable and having fun, genuine smiles and expressions follow — and that’s when the most memorable images appear. I use natural locations — beaches, fields, riverbanks and woodlands — to complement each family’s personality and to create images that age gracefully. How I work: every shoot starts with a chat. We’ll discuss locations, the best light, and what you want to remember from the day. On the shoot itself I keep things easy-going and flexible, letting the family lead when appropriate and stepping in with gentle guidance when needed. I bring small props when they help engage little ones, and I’m happy to work around pets or family quirks — whatever makes the session enjoyable. After the shoot you’ll have an online viewing to choose your favourite images; each chosen image is then lovingly hand-edited and supplied at full resolution for printing and sharing. My promise to you is simple: a stress-free session, honest pricing and zero pressure to buy more than you want. Photographing families is a privilege — I aim to capture the soul of the moment, the little gestures and the connections that tell your story. Whether you’re after playful shots of your children, quiet portraits of grandparents, or images that document a particular stage of family life, I’ll work with you to create photographs you’ll return to for years to come. If you’d like a relaxed, warm approach to family portraits — rooted in experience, creativity and respect for what matters most — get in touch. I’d love to help you create memories that last a lifetime.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Full location family/children photoshoot. You choose two edited images included in the price; further images can be purchased.
A magical themed fairy session in woodland for children. Delivered as a bespoke hand-edited image on USB.
Professional on-location headshots for businesses or individuals.
Commercial/location photography for businesses; includes a consultation and a set of edited images for web and marketing use.