The Wild Child Photographer

The Wild Child Photographer By award winning family photographer Hollie Mateer

A lovely hour spent with this beautiful family reminded me just how quickly my own children are growing up. It feels lik...
13/06/2026

A lovely hour spent with this beautiful family reminded me just how quickly my own children are growing up.

It feels like only yesterday we were playing with trains, chasing bubbles and watching Hey Duggee on repeat.

I'm so grateful that my job allows me to preserve these little moments of childhood, because they pass by far too quickly.

🏆 This Is Reportage Family International Family Photographer of the Year
🏆 3× UK Family Photographer of the Year

"Hollie they’re SO gorgeous I could cry. They really capture us and the kids characters perfectly. I’m thrilled they’re ...
12/06/2026

"Hollie they’re SO gorgeous I could cry. They really capture us and the kids characters perfectly. I’m thrilled they’re so great - you never disappoint! So pleased we chose you to capture our life story so far"

See the last slide for just how much of their life I've captured so far ❤️ 📷

If you'd like to book in your summer shoot with me please drop me a DM x

🏆 This Is Reportage Family International Family Photographer of The Year
🏆 3 X winner UK Family Photographer of the Year

"Ah Hollie, I don’t know what to say!!!! I had no idea what to expect as it’s such a different take to anything we’ve do...
05/06/2026

"Ah Hollie, I don’t know what to say!!!! I had no idea what to expect as it’s such a different take to anything we’ve done before but they are amazing, just feels so us!! I honestly can’t thank you enough, there is real talent in what you do! Thank you, thank you, thank you."

Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback, I absolutely loved spending just one hour with the lovely Cooper family!

If you'd love to book a documentary family photography session just drop me a dm - Hollie aka The Wild Child Photographer

Who doesn't love dragons and trains?I'm so happy that this lovely little story picked up a  award today.🏆 Thanks so much...
04/06/2026

Who doesn't love dragons and trains?

I'm so happy that this lovely little story picked up a award today.🏆

Thanks so much to the judges.

"Hi Hollie, We've just had chance to properly look at our gallery, thank you. We love them so much, so many gorgeous one...
23/05/2026

"Hi Hollie, We've just had chance to properly look at our gallery, thank you. We love them so much, so many gorgeous ones - can't wait to get some printed and put up in the house. It was lovely to meet you and thank you again for capturing us. Photos are usually a stressful thing for us having to stand and pose so it was so lovely to be able to just be ourselves and the pictures reflect that."

Thank you so much for this lovely review, it means the world and just goes to show how important documentary family photography really is.

If you'd like to book in your summer shoot with me in the UK or Europe, please drop me a DM x

🏆 This Is Reportage Family International Family Photographer of The Year
🏆 3 X winner UK Family Photographer of the Year

This little gaming sidekick moment has picked up a Fearless Family Award 🏆Fearless awards are incredibly tough to win, w...
22/05/2026

This little gaming sidekick moment has picked up a Fearless Family Award 🏆

Fearless awards are incredibly tough to win, with some of the best family photographers in the world entering, so I’m really proud to see this image recognised.

The moment, the composition and the story all came together exactly as I saw it.
No posing and no staging. Just a boy, his x-box and his cat. 🎮

Thank you so much to the judges.

A newborn session with the Drake family 🤍I first photographed this lovely family in 2023 when Isabella arrived and Arthu...
14/05/2026

A newborn session with the Drake family 🤍

I first photographed this lovely family in 2023 when Isabella arrived and Arthur became a big brother, then I photographed their wedding in 2024.

Now, I’ve had the privilege of capturing this next chapter as they welcome their newest little one.

This is one of my favourite parts of what I do, documenting the moments that tell your family’s story over the years.

🏆 UK Family Photographer of the Year x3 - This is Reportage Family

If you’re expecting and would love these early days captured naturally and beautifully, my diary is open, send me a message to book your newborn session





“It just feels so us.”This family sent the loveliest feedback after seeing their gallery, but this bit really stood out ...
12/05/2026

“It just feels so us.”

This family sent the loveliest feedback after seeing their gallery, but this bit really stood out to me.

And honestly, that’s always the goal.

When you look back at your photos, I want them to feel like you, natural, familiar and full of the little moments that make your family yours.

If you’d love photos that feel like home, drop me a message.





A sweet little birthday session 🎂Birthdays are special no matter the age, and they deserve to be remembered. From tiny f...
07/05/2026

A sweet little birthday session 🎂

Birthdays are special no matter the age, and they deserve to be remembered. From tiny first birthdays to the years that follow, I love capturing these little moments just as they are 🤍

If you’ve got a birthday coming up that you’d love documenting, feel free to drop me a message.

🏆 UK FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR x3 – This Is Reportage Family

Beach trip tip  #1 always bring chalk pens! ⛱️ If you’d love some relaxed, natural family photos, feel free to drop me a...
02/05/2026

Beach trip tip #1 always bring chalk pens! ⛱️

If you’d love some relaxed, natural family photos, feel free to drop me a message.

Hollie x

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