We had the good fortune of connecting with Raven Brown and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Raven, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I’ve been deep in the social media world for the past seven years, managing brand’s social media channels and influencer campaigns. When I got married in 2022, I wanted someone to capture our wedding in short, shareable snippets just for TikTok and Instagram – something no one offered in the South. I thought, “Others must want this too!” And so, Hashtag Engaged was born. Armed with my iPhone, I now bring a “guest’s view” to weddings, sharing the full, fun, raw footage with the couple. With that raw footage, I also edit fun videos that are optimized for social media sharing! I’ve captured nearly 40 weddings this way, letting couples relive the magic in just 24 hours.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Combining my love for weddings and social media, I’ve come to see just how much couples value sharing their love authentically on social. I focus on capturing real, in-between moments, letting couples relive their day as it truly felt. It hasn’t always been easy to carve out my place in the wedding industry because other vendors don’t always understand what I do, but I’m proud to help show the value of content creation. By building genuine relationships, sharing my work, and respecting others, I’ve found that kindness and authenticity are the foundation for growth.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I absolutely love Chattanooga and am thrilled to see how much it has grown! One of my favorite spots in the city is Elsie’s Daughter, a stunning cocktail lounge – it’s a must-visit for anyone I host. I also enjoy Love, Eros for custom hats and charm necklaces, and Taqueria Jalisco for their must-have cheese dip. Don’t forget about Niedlov’s; just be ready for the line out the door! Living in the Southside allows me to walk to all these fantastic places – it’s a little dangerous for my wallet, but I genuinely love supporting local businesses!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’d love to shout out my husband, who’s been my biggest cheerleader from day one of Hashtag Engaged! When I first mentioned that people might actually pay me to capture their wedding moments with just my iPhone, he was all in without hesitation. His unwavering belief in me, no matter the idea or challenge, has been incredible. Thanks to his support, I’ve been able to make Hashtag Engaged a success!

Website: https://www.hashtagengaged.social/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashtagengaged/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/-ravenbrown/

Image Credits
@jessielynnimagery, @collectionimagess, @kelseyyoungphoto, @hayleyownbyphotography

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