Matt Pereira is a Guildford-based family photography specialist. I create relaxed, playful family photos, newborn and children portraits that feel natural and become treasured keepsakes.
Professional. Quirky. Excellent. That’s how I describe the work I bring to family photography in Guildford and the surrounding area — and it’s exactly what families come to me for. I’m Matt Pereira and I specialise in family, newborn, baby and children photography. For years I’ve photographed growing families, christenings, communions and birthday milestones, always looking to capture the laughter, tenderness and everyday magic that make your family uniquely yours. My approach is relaxed and playful: I aim to create a calm, fun atmosphere where children are free to be themselves and parents can finally be the faces in front of the camera rather than the hands behind it. What sets my family photography apart is a blend of documentary warmth and considered composition. I seek those spontaneous, honest moments — the cuddles, the tiny grins, the way grandparents look at grandchildren — while also crafting images that are stylish and enduring. Many families I work with come back year after year to add to their wall galleries and albums, because they appreciate photos that look beautiful on the wall and feel true to life. I’ve also spent time as the features photographer for Baby Surrey & Baby London magazines, so I understand baby portraiture and how to handle newborns and young children safely and sensitively. That editorial experience informs the technical side of my work: careful lighting, reliable timing and a calm, considered workflow so we get the images you’ll treasure. Printed photography matters to me. Digital files are great, but nothing beats a set of framed photographs or a family album that captures a decade of small, precious moments. I’m happy to advise on display options and how to build a collection that tells your family story across the years. If you’re based in Guildford, Surrey or nearby and you’re looking for a family photographer who specialises in newborns, children and milestone sessions, let’s have a chat. I’ll listen to what matters to you, plan a relaxed photoshoot that suits your family’s rhythm, and deliver images that feel honest, stylish and full of heart.