A Belfast model and former Miss Northern Ireland finalist is helping couples capture those special moments from their big day and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Erin Riley, 24, from Dundonald is the first professional content creator and travels across Northern Ireland to create a memorable keepsake from your wedding day.
Her new business Forever Captured NI is an affordable service that is already trending for 2023 weddings.
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Erin has been working in the social media industry for over two years, specialising in creating content for herself as well as businesses and weddings.
She told Belfast Live: "I started my own personal social media career in 2021 during lockdown. Since then I have gained a following of over one million for myself and other social media platforms.
"Over the last year I have been creating content for a wedding venue, where I learnt my craft on creating content for weddings and capturing the most special moments that are usually overlooked."
Erin says the concept of her new business is simple: "Forever Captured NI is a new trending concept for couples in Northern Ireland where we capture all the behind the scenes and candid moments throughout your wedding day, from the bridal party getting ready in the morning to the ceremony and reception.
"I love shooting weddings and documenting a love story, especially capturing the raw, beautifully organic moments throughout that special day to make sure couples don’t forget a single second. A lot of the time you won't even notice that I'm there as I tend to blend in with everyone else.
"It is a very popular trend in the United States and the UK mainland is also just picking up on it so I decided that after over a year of learning the craft, I would launch the first business offering this service in NI."
She added: "The most magical moments at every wedding are always behind the scenes. While photographers and videographers do amazing work and get you to pose in order to produce a film or photo book, I on the other hand will be there to capture the raw moments where no one is looking for the camera - just a couple enjoying their special day.
"My goal is to capture every moment of your special day as it unfolds, producing raw footage and videos that will bring back instant memories of the most special day of your life. I love to shoot on my iPhone and use the raw, social media style footage I produce to create beautiful content that showcases your perfect day.
"It also means that you don't have to wait months to relive your wedding day. From creating trending TikTok reels to heartfelt moments, it will be delivered straight to your phone in 24-48 hours after your special day to relive and share.
"And as a TikTok expert, I’m constantly in the loop of upcoming trends and sounds to help create the most viral worthy content."
It's just the latest exciting new venture for Erin, who two years ago was aiming to make history by being the first LGBTQ+ woman to be crowned Miss Northern Ireland and also inspire the next generation of girls across the world as she's fully open and proud of her sexuality.
Erin came out to her family and friends in her teens and is now happily engaged to her partner Jessica Hammond. The couple hope to marry next year.
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