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The Art of Normal: Urban Couple Shoot with Shutter Go Click at Thrive Edinburgh

Taken by Shutter Go Click this image of a couple in bright wedding clothes has a reflection of an Edinburgh building as a background

THE ART OF NORMAL

Thrive Edinburgh by Shutter Go Click

Bride and groom sharing a quiet moment in front of a textured red wall and also in a double exposure facing each other in the middle of the frame

“THE ART OF NORMAL – creativity THAT isn’t about finding the perfect location – it’s about seeing magic in the places others overlook. ”

At Thrive Edinburgh, we’re all about offering a variety of experiences for photographers to build unique portfolios – and this year, Ryan from Shutter Go Click brought an unforgettable one. Known for his playful, surreal approach to wedding photography, Ryan created a hands-on shoot that pushed photographers to see the beauty in the everyday, the “normal,” and even the gritty.

Instead of steering couples toward polished, more obvious backdrops, Ryan led our attendees through the streets of Edinburgh to seek out unexpected magic. Think graffiti walls, traffic cones, wheely bins, old stonework, and neon signage. It was a masterclass in how texture, colour, light, and imagination can turn the urban ordinary into something extraordinary.

  • A couple in wedding clothes pose in a doorway, the bride is standing whilst holding a brightly coloured bouquet while the groom dressed in a red suite sits on the step. Image is by Shutter Go Click at Thrive conference in Edinburgh.
  • Couple framed between two wheely bins against a red wall at Jamaica Street, Edinburgh by Shutter Go Click
  • Bride and groom in bold outfits, standing against a vibrant red wall by Shutter Go Click
  • Groom in a bright orange suit and bride in white dress standing apart with an orange traffic cone between them by Shutter Go Click.
  • Couple under a neon 'LUCKY' sign with a dreamy prism effect by Shutter Go Click

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THE SHOOT EXPERIENCE

I don’t want to take your photos by purpose-built pagodas or overused staircases. I’d rather be in a car park or by some dirty wheely bins:​
The Art Of Normal

Ryan shared his addiction to symmetry & colour & all-out frickin’ fun amidst an urban setting. It’s all about surrealism & soul. Also his in-camera techniques too – using prisms, double exposures, reflections, and bold symmetry to frame his couples with pure creativity. His shoot was filled with laughter, colour, energy, and a strong sense of story.

You could feel his background in street photography shaping every frame, blending movement with structure and injecting a real, tangible sense of fun into the experience.
Our real couple models embraced the playful brief: the bride wore a short, puff-sleeved white dress paired with trainers for a relaxed vibe, and the groom stood out in a bold, bright orange suit. The vibe was joyful, rebellious, and totally modern- exactly the kind of alternative wedding portfolio content that gets you noticed.


If you’re someone who wants to push your creative boundaries and embrace more editorial, urban storytelling, this shoot with Shutter Go Click is packed with inspiration.

Join Us For The Next Thrive

If you’re feeling inspired by Ryan’s unique take on creating wedding imagery, then how about joining us at the next Thrive conference? We are heading south to Brighton on the 22–23rd October, and we’ve got another incredible lineup of mentors ready to share their shoots and expertise with you.


If you want to build a stronger, more creative portfolio – and connect with a community that will cheer you on – now’s the time to book your spot.

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