# Joe Topping Photography > Wedding Photographer in Powys, Mid-Wales ## Posts - [Pre-Wedding Portraits in Machynlleth, Mid Wales](https://joet.co.uk/machynlleth-pre-wedding-portraits/): I met this lovely couple (Sion & Laura) for a portrait session in the woodland and lanes on the edge of town. - [Nobody Teaches Auto Modes Properly](https://joet.co.uk/nobody-teaches-auto-modes-properly/): I recently watched a YouTube video from a "professional" wedding photographer, it was supposed to teach beginners about auto modes - and whilst it hit all the usual beats: aperture priority, shutter priority, Auto ISO - it completely skipped the one feature that actually makes auto modes reliable in real shooting conditions: AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock). - [Off camera flash portraits](https://joet.co.uk/off-camera-flash-portraits/): Sometimes you don't have to light the subject; instead, light the background to silhouette them. - [Nunsmere Hall wedding photos](https://joet.co.uk/nunsmere-hall-wedding-photos/): Here are a few candid wedding photos taken at Nunsmere Hall during Autumn (October) - interior and exterior. More to be added soon! - [Wedding Photos at Sandhole Oak Barn](https://joet.co.uk/wedding-photos-at-sandhole-oak-barn/): A barn wedding venue with rustic timber and a six-acre private lake in the rolling Cheshire countryside - Here are a few images I took when I was hired to photograph Bev & Sharron's Wedding at Sandhole Oak Barn ... - [bride and groom in front of vintage bus](https://joet.co.uk/bride-and-groom-in-front-of-vintage-bus/): I'm considering starting a series of visually compelling images, behind-the-scenes stories, and a space for community dialogue. - [Do I need a second wedding photographer?](https://joet.co.uk/do-you-really-need-a-second-wedding-photographer/): Adding a second photographer is primarily about coverage and security. - [Wedding Posing Guide](https://joet.co.uk/wedding-posing-guide/): Congratulations! Your big day is approaching, and you're thinking about everything - the dress, the venue, the guest list. - [Sample Gallery 01](https://joet.co.uk/wedding-photographer-in-powys/): Here are a few sample photos from a couple who hired me because they liked my natural and relaxed approach! - [Sample Gallery 02](https://joet.co.uk/wedding-photographer-in-montgomeryshire/): Gus and Tina hired me for my unobtrusive natural style, here are a few of their wedding photos! - [What Happens If It Rains on My Wedding Day?](https://joet.co.uk/what-happens-if-it-rains-on-my-wedding-day/): Let's be honest, Wales isn't exactly known for sunshine. If you're planning a wedding here, the thought of rain has probably crossed your mind at least once. - [Indian Wedding Photography](https://joet.co.uk/indian-wedding-photography/): Here are a few images I took at an Indian Wedding, which I think best showcases my style of getting close to the action but not too close? ## Pages - [Ffotograffiaeth Priodas](https://joet.co.uk/cy/priodasau/): Joe ydw i, ffotograffydd priodas o’r Drenewydd, Powys. - [cy (Welsh)](https://joet.co.uk/cy/): I’m Joe Topping, a photographer based in Newtown, Powys. This page gathers the pages of my website that are available in Welsh. - [Wedding Timeline](https://joet.co.uk/wedding-timeline/) - [TOS](https://joet.co.uk/tos/): Welcome to the website of Joe Topping Photography ("we", "us", or "our"). - [Wedding Shotlist](https://joet.co.uk/wedding-shotlist/) - [Wedding Questionnaire](https://joet.co.uk/wedding-questionnaire/) - [Weddings](https://joet.co.uk/weddings/): Your wedding day isn’t a staged production; it’s a real-life celebration filled with spontaneous laughs, fleeting glances, and genuine human emotion. - [Wedding Photography](https://joet.co.uk/wedding-photography/): Wedding Photography Packages - my photography pricing. - [Ai Policy](https://joet.co.uk/ai-policy/): In 2026, the photography industry is reaching a turning point. - [Copyright](https://joet.co.uk/copyright/): 2026 Joe Topping Photography. All rights reserved. - [Sitemap](https://joet.co.uk/sitemap/) - [About me](https://joet.co.uk/about/): The Short Story: I hold a BA (Hons) in Photography and have spent the last 10 years photographing weddings. Why? - [Blog](https://joet.co.uk/blog/) - [wedding photographer in Powys](https://joet.co.uk/): Hello! I'm Joe, a documentary wedding photographer based in Newtown, Wales. I work with a natural, relaxed style (capturing the day as it naturally unfolds). - [Portfolio](https://joet.co.uk/portfolio/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://joet.co.uk/faq/): How long do you stay? - [Reviews](https://joet.co.uk/reviews/): We can't recommend Joe highly enough to be your wedding photographer! Simply superb! - [Service Areas](https://joet.co.uk/service-areas/): Included Radius (Travel Allowance): I include a complimentary travel radius within 40 miles of Newtown as part of my base shoot package, charging per mile only for the distance beyond that zone. - [Pricing](https://joet.co.uk/pricing/): Full-Resolution Digital Files: High-resolution, watermark-free images delivered via USB, complete with personal printing rights. - [Accessibility Statement](https://joet.co.uk/accessibility-statement/): Joe Topping Photography is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. - [Enquire](https://joet.co.uk/contact/): Reaching out doesn't mean locking anything in, and you don't need to have every detail figured out yet. - [Privacy Policy](https://joet.co.uk/privacy-policy/): When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/joet.co.uk/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)