At Rolph and Co, we absolutely love photographing animals. Which makes sense, because our studio mascot is Ralph, a very opinionated black pug who has been running the place since before we had any clients. He has strong views on treats, the lighting setup, and which spot on the studio floor belongs to him.
Gavin works with pets with the same patience and calm he brings to every shoot. Animals in front of cameras can be unpredictable, so he builds in plenty of time and works entirely at their pace. The result is natural, relaxed portraits that actually look like your pet, not a stressed version of them.
Indoor studio photography gives us full control over lighting and backgrounds, so we can create beautiful, professional portraits whatever the weather, and really let your pet's personality shine.
Pet shoots make brilliant gifts. We have photographed rescue dogs celebrating their forever home, birthday pets, and beloved companions whose owners simply wanted something beautiful to keep. We are based in Macclesfield, SK11 6LQ, and photograph pets from across Cheshire, including Wilmslow, Knutsford, Poynton, Bollington, Congleton and Alderley Edge. Book your pet's moment of fame via our shop or call us on 01625 402 792.
Newborn Photography · Macclesfield
Tiny fingers, sleepy smiles, that perfect little face. We help you hold onto all of it. Newborn sessions at Rolph and Co are led by Gavin, who has a wonderful gift for working with brand new babies and nervous new parents alike. Sessions are warm, unhurried and completely at your baby's pace. If they need a feed, a cuddle or a nappy change, we stop. There is no rush here.
Unlike many studios, we don't ask you to book before your baby arrives. We'd rather you meet them first. Once they're here, get in touch as soon as you can. Sessions work best in the first 14 days, when babies are at their sleepiest and most curled up.
We welcome the whole family into the studio. Brothers, sisters, grandparents, everyone is encouraged to be part of the shoot. This is about capturing your family in this moment, not just a baby on a blanket.
Sessions typically last around 3 hours, giving plenty of time for feeds, cuddles and settling at whatever pace your baby needs.
We serve families from across Macclesfield and Cheshire, including Wilmslow, Knutsford, Bollington, Poynton, Congleton, Prestbury and further afield. To book or just to have a chat, call us on 01625 402 792 or email info@rolphandco.com.
Family photography should be fun, not a stiff line-up against a plain background. At Rolph and Co, we love a bit of chaos. The kids who won't sit still, the toddler who has decided they hate cameras, the dog who jumps into every shot. That is where the best photos come from.
Our studio in Macclesfield is set up to feel comfortable and relaxed, so even the most camera-shy family members settle in quickly. We work with families of all shapes and sizes, from couples with their first newborn to big multi-generation groups, and everyone in between. We believe great photographs happen when you stop trying to be perfect and just be yourselves. That is when the magic happens.
We are based in Macclesfield, SK11 6LQ, and regularly work with families from across Cheshire, including Wilmslow, Poynton, Knutsford, Congleton, Bollington, Prestbury, Stockport and beyond. Book your family shoot in our shop or call us on 01625 402 792. We would love to meet you.
From that first proper smile to the moment they figure out how to pull themselves up on the furniture, babyhood moves fast. Baby shoots at Rolph and Co are designed to capture your little one exactly as they are right now, at this precise, fleeting, wonderful stage.
Shoots are led by Gavin, who has a natural way with babies and a knack for capturing those wide-eyed, curious expressions that you will want to look back on forever. We work at your baby's pace, with plenty of time for feeds, cuddles and the occasional nappy-related interruption. That is just part of the job, and we love it.
We don't use generic studio props. Instead, bring along anything that is personal to your baby and your family. Their favourite toy, a special blanket, something that means something to you. That is what makes the photos feel real rather than staged.
The whole family is welcome too. Siblings, grandparents, everyone. The more people in the room, the better the moments you capture.
We are in Macclesfield, SK11 6LQ, and work with families from across Cheshire including Wilmslow, Knutsford, Poynton, Bollington, Congleton and Prestbury. To book or for a chat, call 01625 402 792.
Whether you are celebrating an engagement, an anniversary, or simply want some photographs that are not from a wedding, a couples shoot at Rolph and Co is a genuinely lovely thing to do together. We are not big on stiff, formal poses. We would rather chat with you, make you laugh, and catch the in-between moments. That is when you look your absolute best.
Couples shoots are popular for engagements, Valentine's gifts, significant anniversaries, and for couples who just want to actually appear in photographs together for once. Everything takes place in our Macclesfield studio, so you get beautiful, controlled lighting and results that look properly professional.
We are based in Macclesfield, SK11 6LQ, and work with couples from across Cheshire, including Wilmslow, Knutsford, Bollington, Poynton, Prestbury, Congleton and Manchester. Browse our shop for shoot options or call 01625 402 792 for a chat.
Yes, they sometimes refuse to sit down. Yes, they occasionally decide they hate cameras. Yes, one once ate part of the backdrop. That is fine. That is actually the point. The best toddler photos are the ones where they are completely, gloriously themselves. Not posed, not bribed (well, maybe very slightly bribed), just being a toddler.
Gavin is endlessly patient with small people and knows exactly how to work with kids who have approximately zero interest in being photographed. The chaos is not a problem to manage. It is the whole point. Bring their favourite toy, their comfort blanket, whatever they love. The more at home they feel, the better the photographs.
If your little one is between 1 and 4 and you want photographs that actually capture what they are like right now, we would love to meet them. We are in Macclesfield, SK11 6LQ, serving families from Wilmslow, Knutsford, Poynton, Bollington, Congleton and across Cheshire. Book via our shop or call 01625 402 792.
A cake smash shoot is one of the most joyful things we do at Rolph and Co. Watching a small human encounter a cake for the very first time never gets old. And the photographs? Pure gold. Shoots start with some sweet, clean portraits of your birthday boy or girl before we introduce the cake. What happens next is entirely up to them, and it is almost always brilliant.
You bring the cake, balloons, decorations and anything else you would like in the shoot. Whatever colour scheme or theme you have in mind, bring it along. This makes the whole thing feel personal to your little one rather than a generic setup.
Bring the whole family too. Siblings, grandparents, everyone is welcome. The more people in the room, the better the reactions, the bigger the smiles, and the more photographs you will want to take home.
Shoots are ideal for babies approaching or celebrating their first birthday. We are in Macclesfield, SK11 6LQ, and serve families from Wilmslow, Knutsford, Poynton, Bollington, Prestbury, Congleton and across Cheshire. Book via our shop or call 01625 402 792.
Rolph and Co is a family photography studio in Macclesfield, run by Gavin and Jenni Rolph. Gavin has been photographing families across Cheshire since 2009, and in that time has learned one thing above everything else: the best photographs happen when people stop performing for the camera and just be themselves.
Our studio in Macclesfield is set up to feel like a genuinely relaxed space, not a clinical photo booth or a conveyor-belt operation. We offer a range of shoots designed for every stage of family life, from newborn portraits and baby milestones to family shoots, toddler chaos, cake smashes, couples portraits and pet photography. Yes, really. We photograph pets. Our studio mascot Ralph, a very opinionated black pug, is living proof that animals make brilliant subjects.
We are based in Macclesfield, SK11 6LQ, and regularly work with families from across Cheshire, including Wilmslow, Knutsford, Bollington, Poynton, Congleton, Prestbury, Alderley Edge and Stockport. If you have any questions or would like to talk through a shoot, call us on 01625 402 792 or email info@rolphandco.com. We would love to hear from you.
The 4 to 10 age range is a golden window. Old enough to take direction, young enough to still be completely, genuinely themselves in front of a camera. These kids have personalities, opinions and usually something very firm to say about what they do and don't like. That is exactly what makes photographing them so much fun.
Gavin has been working with children of all ages since 2009 and knows exactly how to get the best out of this age group. The approach is simple: make it feel like a good time rather than a chore, give them a bit of freedom, and catch the moments when they forget they are being photographed at all. Those are always the best ones.
Bring along anything that matters to them. A favourite toy, something connected to a sport or hobby they love, a book they are obsessed with. The more personal it is, the better the photographs will be. Bring the whole family too. Siblings, parents, grandparents. Everyone is welcome.
We are in Macclesfield, SK11 6LQ, and work with families from across Cheshire including Wilmslow, Knutsford, Poynton, Bollington, Congleton and Prestbury. To book or for a chat, call 01625 402 792.
Getting a teenager to agree to have their photograph taken is an achievement in itself. We know. Which is why we have made it our mission to make the whole thing as relaxed, enjoyable and genuinely good-looking as possible.
Gavin works with teens the same way he works with everyone else: no forced smiles, no stiff poses, no "say cheese." Just a relaxed shoot in the studio, a bit of a laugh, and photographs that actually look like them rather than a tense version of themselves someone dragged in front of a camera.
These make brilliant birthday gifts, keepsakes for parents and grandparents, or simply portraits for a young person who deserves to feel great about how they look. Solo portraits or with family, whatever works best for them.
We are in Macclesfield, SK11 6LQ, and work with families from across Cheshire including Wilmslow, Knutsford, Poynton, Bollington, Congleton and Prestbury. To book or for a chat, call 01625 402 792.
Getting the whole family together, grandparents, parents, children, grandchildren, everyone, rarely happens. When it does, it tends to be fleeting, chaotic and over before anyone has thought to take a decent photograph. A generations shoot at Rolph and Co is the answer to that.
Gavin has been photographing large family groups since 2009. He knows how to handle the logistics of getting everyone looking the same direction at the same time, how to keep small children settled while grandparents are getting comfortable, and how to capture the genuine warmth between people who love each other rather than just a line-up.
These are the photographs people display for decades. The ones that get brought out at anniversaries and family gatherings, passed down through families, and treasured long after everyone in them has grown up and moved on. Worth doing properly.
These shoots benefit from a little planning, so give us a call before booking and we can talk through what works best for your group. Call us on 01625 402 792 or email info@rolphandco.com. We are based in Macclesfield, SK11 6LQ.
Your LinkedIn photo is doing more work than you realise. Whether you are a business owner, a professional updating your profile, or a team that needs a consistent set of portraits, a proper studio headshot makes a real difference to how you come across.
Headshot shoots at Rolph and Co are quick, efficient and surprisingly relaxed. Gavin knows how to get the best out of people who don't consider themselves particularly photogenic, and how to produce clean, professional results that work across LinkedIn, company websites, email signatures and print. Shoots typically last around 30 minutes.
No fussing, no unnecessary setup, no awkwardness. Just a well-lit, professional portrait that does exactly what it needs to do.
We are based in Macclesfield, SK11 6LQ. To book a headshot shoot or discuss a team booking, call 01625 402 792 or email info@rolphandco.com.
You don't need a reason to have your photograph taken. You don't need a special occasion, a milestone or someone else to share the frame with. Sometimes it is simply enough to want photographs that show you as you actually are. Confident, relaxed, feeling good about yourself.
Solo shoots at Rolph and Co are for anyone who wants that. People who have never done anything like it and fancy trying. People who know exactly what they want and just need someone who can deliver it. People who want a birthday treat, a confidence boost, or something to give to someone who matters.
Gavin is very good at making people feel at ease in front of a camera. He doesn't do awkward. He doesn't do stiff. He builds up to the shots gradually, keeps things relaxed and conversational, and the photographs end up looking like you on a really, genuinely good day.
We are in Macclesfield, SK11 6LQ, and work with people from across Cheshire including Wilmslow, Knutsford, Poynton, Bollington, Congleton and Prestbury. To book or for a chat, call 01625 402 792.
