Today we’d like to introduce you to Xee Vang.
Hi Xee, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My photography journey started shortly after having my daughter, Winter, in December of 2011. All I wanted was to capture every moment and every milestone, and I did just that! I taught myself and practiced as much as possible, learning the photography’s ins and outs. I loved that I could capture her personality so well as my daughter grew. This attracted many of my friends and family to capture their milestones. I was working a full-time job and doing photography as a side gig; during the pandemic, I was unsure which path to take. The thought of working a 9-5 for the rest of my life and the stress and unhappiness I felt at a regular job motivated me to jump in, so I took a leap of faith and went full-time with my photography business as a wedding photographer. I still photograph lifestyle, family portraits, and maternity sessions, and I’ve been able to scale my business beyond what I’ve ever imagined. My approach is connecting with my clients deeper, ensuring I document honest, genuine, and candid images.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It is a tough journey; my biggest struggles are time management, social media, and bookkeeping. At first, I didn’t manage my time well, leading to procrastination, which set me back. Once I hired a mentor and outsourced for tasks I was not able to do well has improved my business significantly.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Wild Love Pursuit?
My business name is Wild Love Pursuit, and I specialize in Weddings and Elopements, as well as lifestyle, family, and maternity portraits. This is a newer service added to my business for elopements. The weddings I photograph are usually big, with 300 or fewer guests in attendance, and occasionally I capture micro/smaller, intimate weddings with unconventional timelines. And I capture a couple’s elopement day, from an adventurous hike to courthouse elopements. I am known for my natural editing and posing style. I consider my images timeless, documentary, romantic, and poetic. I believe my willingness to go above and beyond for my clients sets me apart from fellow photographers. I don’t try to create the same experience for every couple, family, etc., because no one story is the same. To achieve nostalgic memories, I incorporate a lot of movement for storytelling. I chose Wild Love Pursuit as my business name because it’s an adventurous and inspiring brand. My wedding packages range from 6-8 hours, starting at $3000. Elopement packages range from 4-12 hours, starting at $2000. Micro wedding packages range from 3-5 hours, starting at $1500.
We love to hear about any fond memories you have from growing up.
My favorite childhood memory is digging into my dad’s drawers of film cameras! Other than that, I loved putting on my rollerblades and going out til sunset just cruising the neighborhood 🙂
Contact Info:
- Website:Â www.wildlovepursuit.com
- Instagram:Â www.instagram.com/wildlovepursuit
- Facebook:Â www.facebook.com/wildlovepursuit
- Twitter:Â www.facebook.com/wildlovepursuit
- Other:Â www.pinterest.com/wildlovepursuit
Image Credits
Image 1 + 2: Xee/host + photographer: @wildlovepursuit Ingrid/host: @lumierephotographywi Picnic rentals: Myrna // @phxpicnics Venue: Julie // @thearthousevenue Earrings: Tia // @tialee_jewelry Makeup: Oriana // @makeupbyori_ Hair: Miranda // @darksidedamebeauty Reid dress: @rentthedressct Intimate Wedding couple: Alejandra + Cade // @ala_handra @cadelortie Image 7: Host/Planner: Camryn @happyheartsbycg Host/Photographer: Ingrid @lumierephotographywi Host/Photographer: Xee @wildlovepursuit Venue: @themillevents Florals: Felicia @florology Stationery: Mainu @mainudesigns Models: @sarah.ryan21 & @alexiaalaurenn Gown for Lexi: @utahgowns Hair: Breezy @studiob_bybre Makeup: Gauzie @nkaujzoobeauty Earrings: @lovelooncreative Rentals: @sweetlegacyevents Image 8: Venue: @saildoorcounty Design + Florals: @newlandweddings Hair + Makeup: @brittanysbeautycorner Model: @taylormayphotography
