For couples who want their wedding to reflect their true selves—whether you're free-spirited, adventurous, or simply carving your own path—Winter Peach Photography offers a heartfelt, artistic way to capture your special day. Based in Kingswinford, Worcestershire, Claire Evans is a published photographer who specializes in alternative and elopement weddings. Her work tells genuine stories filled with emotion and personality, and has been featured in Your West Midlands Wedding Magazine, showcasing her distinctive and celebrated style.
Claire’s approach is all about capturing real moments as they happen. Using natural light and a photojournalistic style, she creates timeless, cinematic images without interrupting your day. Instead of posed shots, you’ll get authentic photos that reflect the true emotions and connections of your wedding, allowing you to relax and enjoy every moment.
Every couple is unique, and Claire makes sure your vision is at the heart of her work. Whether you’re shy in front of the camera or love being in the spotlight, she creates a comfortable, collaborative experience. This ensures your photos are a genuine reflection of your love and your day.
As a dedicated wedding photographer, Claire Evans is passionate about creating a stunning visual story that’s as unique as your love. With Winter Peach Photography, you’ll have beautiful memories to treasure for a lifetime.
This year I photographed a same sex handfasting ceremony in an idyllic woodland glade in the Cotswolds. The weather was exceptionally hot with record breaking temperatures and in the middle of the ceremony, the couple's dog spotted a deer in an adjacent field and gave chase! The couple took this in their stride and the ceremony, jumping of the broom ritual and tea party celebration were particularly memorable!
Reportage, unobtrusive, candid, dramatic, vibrant.
I'm self taught, but have made some bold and brave decisions and managed to achieve things I never thought possible. Examples of my wedding photography have been published in industry magazines. I have also had portraits published internationally, in Pin Up Magazine and InFrame Magazine.
Don't allow outside influences cloud your judgment. Go with your gut and don't stress!
I love it when couples make their pets a central part of their day...for example a canine ring bearer and giant photo cat boards!
I usually ask them to complete an online booking form and then I arrange to call them. I ask for a deposit to secure the booking. (This is because it's highly possible that I will turn down other jobs on the same date and if a wedding is cancelled, I stand to lose income). I always offer a pre-wedding meeting which is entirely optional and I also like to visit the venue beforehand to familiarise myself with the setting. As standard and to keep costs down, I offer edited images on a memory stick.
That just married shot!
I was once asked to photograph a groom's pin badge and his wife's pendant featuring their spirit animals.
Umbrellas, boots and a sense of humour!
I think I was influenced by my father, who was always into photography and I've long been a bit of a film and music buff, as well as a nature lover and just love to capture beauty in all its forms!