Pa Chia Xiong

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Pa Chia Xiong
Portrait Photographer

Pa Chia has been shooting and designing for 15 years+. Her purpose in life is to service beauty, joy, & pleasure.

I said yes with one hour’s notice, 90 degree heat in June, and full sun. No regrets. ❤️Meet Hlob Niam Vam Tub Xiong (my ...
08/20/2026

I said yes with one hour’s notice, 90 degree heat in June, and full sun. No regrets. ❤️

Meet Hlob Niam Vam Tub Xiong (my apologies if I misspelled her name). She showed up exactly as who she was: happy, bubbly, and ready to pose. I happily applied lipstick on her. ☺️ She even asked for blush, but I didn’t have any on me that day.

This Niam Tais treated me like her own daughter. She and her friends booked me on a Monday, urgently calling, “We are already dressed, are you open today? We can shoot at Como Park.” They simply wanted photos for memories before she flew back to California.

I just finished mowing my lawn and my heart was racing from overheating.

But who was I to say no when all my equipment was ready to go? I answered, “Okay, give me an hour. I’ll meet you there.”

I took this opportunity because I don’t have many outdoor photos in my portfolio, so it was a happy surprise to look back at these and genuinely love what I captured. This session reminded me that I can do outdoor shoots on a whim, because I stay ready for it. The opportunity appeared, and I went for it. ❤️

Earlier this spring, I had the privilege of capturing portraits with a few members of the team at Vanguard Mental Health...
08/10/2026

Earlier this spring, I had the privilege of capturing portraits with a few members of the team at Vanguard Mental Health & Wellness Clinic, LLC. Each bringing their own specialty and knowledge to share with the community. Thank you for what you do: gently guiding, empowering, and uplifting the community, one person at a time.

Portraits by: Pa Chia Xiong
Studio: Her Canvas LLC

Alyssa Kaying Vang, PsyD, LP, BC-TMH (2026 Bush Fellows!)
Dr. Vang has over twenty years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Much of her clinical work has focused on children and diverse populations. Dr. Vang specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic pain management. She is trained in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other evidenced based practices. Dr. Vang is a pioneer in the area of Hmong mental health. She is a dynamic speaker and often presents at conferences and is a guest lecturer in higher education settings. Dr. Vang often consults on special mental health topics.



Houa Vang, MSW, LICSW
Houa Vang has experience working with children and families from diverse populations in educational settings and at the County level. Houa was previously a Child Protection worker, who utilized clinical skills towards her work in assessing and engaging with families who have entered the Child Welfare system. Her clinical interest includes working with individuals living with trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress. Houa enjoys utilizing skills such as active listening, empathy, affirmations, and a solution-focused approach to offer practical ideas to support individuals in managing symptoms affecting their daily life.

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I continue to be grateful for everyone who pledged earlier this year to my Create with Pa Chia Campaign. This has been a year of real personal growth and creative shoots, and I owe so much of that to the sponsors who believed in me. Thank you again — I was able to capture and produce new work because of you!

Amy Yang
Bao Xiong
Bee Xiong - Be Well Psychological Services, LLC
Bao Madem
Caroline Ly
Carrie Cha
Chue Yee Xiong
Elizabeth Thao
Gao Neng Moua
Gaosheng Xiong - Egg Roll Plus
Kaying Xiong
Khue Lor - FILMTROVERSE Productions
Koungla Kong
Nancy Xiong - Hono Bono Healing LLC
Mai Choo Yang - Empowered Me LLC
Mao Xiong
Pader Xiong - White Flour Bakes
Sanida Xiong
ZongXee Lee
YenChee Fang
Anonymous

Earlier this spring, I had the privilege of capturing portraits with a few members of the team at Vanguard Mental Health...
08/10/2026

Earlier this spring, I had the privilege of capturing portraits with a few members of the team at Vanguard Mental Health & Wellness Clinic, LLC. Each bringing their own specialty and knowledge to share with the community. Thank you for what you do: gently guiding, empowering, and uplifting the community, one person at a time.

Portraits by: Pa Chia Xiong
Studio: Her Canvas LLC

Mosi Thao, MA, LPCC
Mosi enjoys working with all individuals across the life span. He believes in helping to shape a better and stronger generation with adolescents and young adults and enjoys collaborating with adults on their mental health journey and listening to their life experiences. His clinical interests include working with individuals, couples and families living with anxiety, depression, trauma and stress management. Mosi believes that every day we are faced with mental health challenges, however, he believes it is the way in which we respond to those challenges that helps us find success in our own mental health.

Chue Her, MS, LMFT
Chue is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has experience working in community based mental health services that include outpatient therapy and in-home therapy. Chue enjoys working with families, adolescents, adults, and children. Her areas of interest include parent-child relationships, interpersonal relationships, stress management, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Chue works collaboratively with clients using a person-centered and strengths-based approach. She provides a safe and welcoming environment for clients to come as they are, draw from their strengths, share their stories, and rewrite their narratives.

I continue to be grateful for everyone who pledged earlier this year to my Create with Pa Chia Campaign. This has been a year of real personal growth and creative shoots, and I owe so much of that to the sponsors who believed in me. Thank you again! I was able to capture and produce new work because of you!

Amy Yang
Bao Xiong
Bee Xiong - Be Well Psychological Services, LLC
Bao Madem
Caroline Ly
Carrie Cha
Chue Yee Xiong
Elizabeth Thao
Gao Neng Moua
Gaosheng Xiong - Egg Roll Plus
Kaying Xiong
Khue Lor - FILMTROVERSE Productions
Koungla Kong
Nancy Xiong - Hono Bono Healing LLC
Mai Choo Yang - Empowered Me LLC
Mao Xiong
Pader Xiong - WHITE FLOUR BAKES
Sanida Xiong
ZongXee Lee
YenChee Fang
Anonymous

08/07/2026

Pa Kou Beauty and I will be releasing limited dates/sessions in early September. Do YOU have a session you have been waiting to capture?

Be on the look out to get a make up and hairstyling + a session done! 😉

This photoshoot opened many doors for me in terms of ideas and fresh energy. I have been wanting to photograph outdoors ...
08/06/2026

This photoshoot opened many doors for me in terms of ideas and fresh energy. I have been wanting to photograph outdoors but the right people and concept hadn’t appeared yet. And then in early June, my cousin Der asked me to photograph him and his wife Pajin, and I couldn’t say no. It all fell together at the right time.

I’m no stranger to maternity and preparing mothers for their sessions. I wanted to keep stress levels at a minimum the whole time. Luckily, it poured while I was applying makeup and doing hair, but it died down right by our starting time and left us with the diffused lighting and a little wind that kept catching her dress the whole shoot. Almost felt planned for us.

What I loved most was watching Der and Pajin together — I would say, “Whisper in her ear...Okay, you can kiss her!” But also I wanted to add, “Okay, Der you can back off now.” Haha! 😂

With all that said, THANK YOU Der and Pajin for a beautiful session. Sending my blessings to your little September baby.

07/14/2026

May and June flew by so fast. We are more than half way through with the year and so, I wanted to share a sweet event I captured in May. This event was for an Adoption and a Tis Npe Laus celebration for an entire family. I knew little of the celebration but when it was done, I felt all the blessings! I am so happy to get the opportunity to capture this significant life event for them. Thank you, Keo and Chue Nhia Neng Chang!

For Event Bookings, please visit: https://www.pachiaxiong.com/event-portrait

mnphotographer

05/13/2026

To everyone who joined my workshop, Face Forward: The Power of a Professional Headshot, hosted with Hmong American Partnership — thank you.

I had nerves going into it, but I know myself well enough by now to trust the process. I just had to take that first step.

Thank you to the Economics team at Hmong American Partnership for thinking of me and giving me the space to represent one of your luncheon presentations.

And to every single attendee — thank you for trusting me, showing up, and letting me photograph you. Every pose, every conversation, every portrait and connection reminded me exactly why I restarted this journey.

This is why I do what I do.

Book Pa Chia - https://form.jotform.com/PaChiaXPhotos/Studio-headshots

This was taken not too long ago, and now Chloe is graduating soon! Time moves fast. Congratulations to every single pers...
05/11/2026

This was taken not too long ago, and now Chloe is graduating soon! Time moves fast.

Congratulations to every single person crossing that stage this season. You have worked hard for this moment. Enjoy every second of it! 🎓

A Personal Branding session with me is where your photos match the voice behind what you're promoting. Sessions run 2 to...
04/28/2026

A Personal Branding session with me is where your photos match the voice behind what you're promoting. Sessions run 2 to 4 hours and include outfit changes, your products, and a full gallery ready to use across all your social media content.

As one of my Create with Pa Chia campaign pledgers, Mai Choo of Empowered Me LLC trusted me to bring her vision to life. I created a warm atmosphere in the studio using artificial sun-lighting and built out small workspaces to match her brand's theme. Thank you, Mai Choo, for trusting me with your visuals.

About Empowered Me LLC
Empowered Me LLC is Mai Choo Yang's holistic wellness business offering intuitive life coaching, intuitive readings, and Reiki healing. Her work is rooted in over 8 years of mental health and holistic practice, guiding people through life transitions, emotional healing, and self-discovery with a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach. Please like and follow her page for more information. www.empoweredmellc.com

🌟Made possible by the Create with Pa Chia Campaign Pledgers:
Amy Yang, Bao Xiong, Bee Xiong (Be Well Psychological Services, LLC), Bao Madem, Caroline Ly, Carrie Cha, Chue Yee Xiong, Elizabeth Thao, Gao Neng Moua, Gaosheng Xiong (Egg Roll Plus ), Kaying Xiong, Khue Lor (FILMTROVERSE Productions), Koungla Kong, Nancy Xiong ( Bono Healing LLC), Mai Choo Yang, Mao Xiong, Pader Xiong (White Flour Bakes), Sanida Xiong, ZongXee Lee, YenChee Fang, and one generous Anonymous donor.

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