Risa Vorakun never imagined that recording her daughter’s hobbies could lead to international media attention and a paycheck. Like many parents, she enjoyed capturing and sharing adorable moments online. But after seeing how much people loved her daughter’s wakeboarding clips, she decided to give them a bigger audience by uploading to ViralPress.
It turned out to be the right decision. Her video of four-year-old Opal wakeboarding didn’t just charm viewers, it caught the attention of international media outlets, who licensed the footage and shared it worldwide.
The clip that started it all
Risa loves capturing her daughter, just like other mothers who want to capture every adorable stage of childhood.
‘Children change every day, and every moment is memorable for me. Over time, I’ve built a collection of my daughter’s videos and often share some of my favourites online. My friends and connections enjoy seeing her cute moments, especially when she plays wakeboarding,’ Risa said.
That passion for documenting memories led her to upload a standout video to ViralPress, showing Opal wakeboarding at ESC Thai Wake Park in Pathum Thani, Thailand.
In the footage, Opal glides confidently across the lake in a pastel blue life vest, a pink floral suit, and a playful cat-shaped helmet. She had only taken a handful of lessons before riding on the main lake, making her the youngest wakeboarder at the park.
‘I often post videos of my daughter doing different activities, but people especially like the wakeboarding clips,’ Risa explained.
‘That’s why I chose to upload this one to ViralPress.’
Why she chose ViralPress
Risa first discovered ViralPress after seeing their videos on social media. A quick search convinced her the company was trustworthy and professional.
‘It seemed like an interesting way to earn extra income, so I decided to give it a try,’ she said.
Her experience uploading
Uploading to ViralPress was quick and simple.
‘It’s really easy, no different from posting to social media. If I had any questions, the team was quick to respond and very helpful. And yes, I actually received payment for my clip!’
She also likes that she can continue adding more videos over time to boost her chances of earning more.
‘If you have more videos, just upload them, she added.
‘The more content you have, the more opportunities there are for you to earn.’
Mum's advice to other creators
Risa encourages anyone with interesting videos, from professional shots to casual phone clips, to try ViralPress.
‘Any interesting clip can work. You can film with your phone and upload the original file as it is, no need for extra editing or effects. If you enjoy filming, I really recommend it.’
From family moments to global reach
What started as a way to capture family memories became a chance to share them worldwide and get paid for it. Risa’s story shows that even everyday videos can attract international media when they’re shared through the right platform.
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