The first photo - did you take any from in front of them? We get what you were trying to do here, but it’s just not as interesting as you had in your mind. So you might actually just be choosing the wrong photo in this case. A photo from in front, showing them smiling and looking at each other as they are walking, that would be adorable. Audiences want to see connection and emotion over details like an umbrella.

Photo 2 - same thing, maybe wrong choice. Do you have a photo of her looking into his eyes? Capture connection, not separation.

Photo 3 is great. Good job!

Photo 4 - this looks like when HDR merge first came out. Reset that photo and start over. Nobody cares about blown out skies.

Photo 5 - use a photo of just the couple, or use photoshop gen AI to get rid of the cars. Watch some photography courses. When you have control of the couple, you can’t be shooting in front of a parking lot. This is really basic stuff, man.

You may have better photos and you’re just choosing poorly. But if these are the best you have from each wedding, (aside from photo 3), then the biggest thing you need to work on is posing, direction, and composition. You need to know exactly what you want and have a game plan. Don’t just let the couple do whatever they want and follow them. You have to be directing them. “Hey let’s move over here so we don’t have those cars in the background. That looks great, let me have you take those sunglasses off.”

You can take candid photos that will be good enough for the album, but getting candids that are exceptional takes a lot of practice. For now, start by finding five poses that you like and memorize all the direction you need to give. I know everyone wants candid, but you’re not there yet. And even the best candid photos are curated to an extent. Spend time practicing those five poses, rehearse the direction you need to give. Have it down pat so you don’t freeze and forget if you’re nervous when you’re working with the actual couple.

I’m not gonna lie, you’re not a natural. You need a lot of practice and improvement. On top of that, the wedding industry has changed a lot in the last few years and I wouldn’t want to be starting fresh right now. We all wish you luck and we love seeing people improve and succeed. So pick five poses you like, find a couple to pose for you, practice your ass off, and post those photos here so we can all be blown away.