
Journal
Reflections from HND Conference 2025: We Rise, United.
HND 2025 in Minneapolis was truly unforgettable. From the moment I arrived, I felt the energy—Hmong professionals, artists, students, and leaders all coming together to learn, connect, and uplift.
Every workshop, performance, and hallway conversation reminded me how far we’ve come and how bright our future is. We are not just preserving culture—we’re shaping it. From kwv txhiaj to tech talks, from opening ceremonies to the leadership banquet, this conference was a powerful reminder: we are thriving, rooted, and rising.
If you’ve never been to HND, go. Our community is extraordinary—and it’s only getting stronger.
How to Prepare for Your Studio Headshot with Me: Tips, Style, and Confidence
Whether you’re stepping in front of the camera for the first time or updating your look for a fresh professional profile, I’m so glad you’re here. A studio headshot is more than just a photo—it’s a visual introduction, a first impression, and a way to tell the world who you are. Let’s get you ready for a confident, empowering, and comfortable session.
What is a Boudoir Session?
Boudoir sessions are now available! In your custom session, you will experience a luxurious, intimate, and body-positive photo shoot in a private, professional studio based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Keepsake Box Collection Sample
Displayed here is our box collection filled with your favorite fine art prints from your special photoshoot with us.
This box is handcrafted in Italy to store your most precious prints. All photographs are professionally printed on fine art paper which produces a royal quality finish, like a masterpiece painting.
From Crown to Gown Photoshoot with Designer Sanida Xiong
In late December 2020, I was asked by my friend Sanida Xiong, who is a creator of many things to photograph and video document her “From Crown to Gown” dress for the Collective Vision Fashion’s competition.
$500 Flash Sale Photoshoot (CLOSED)
I am releasing a Flash Sale Photoshoot offer for $500 only!
Boudoir Sessions
For me personally, boudoir is risky but I believe in self-growth, self-love and body positivity. I’m opening my schedule to photograph women who are accepting their self-love.
Creative Studio: Pachiaaa
Here we have had photoshoots with 15+ family members, maternity shoots, boudoir, host lives for concerts, meetings, and generated more than we would have without a studio.
Gao Neng & Khue - Vows in Bali
Vows in Bali (Destination Post-Wedding Photoshoot)
I was honored with photographing the post-wedding portraits and reading of vows of two of my sweetest friends from high school, Gao Neng and Khue. In March 2017, they asked me to photograph their vows and I willing agreed because first, who would say NO to capturing such a beautiful couple and secondly, they told me it was going to be abroad.
And I love travelling.
So I said “Yes.”
The Portrait Masters Conference 2017 and The Portrait Masters Awards & Accreditation Competition
Late this summer, I took a chance on my career and attended my first photography conference: The Portrait Masters Conference 2017 in Palm Springs, CA.