Hello, my name is Youa Vang. I live in the beautiful city of Missoula with my husband and our golden retriever lab, DJ. People have told me that I’m very fun, open to exporling ideas, good at what I do, and a natural talent (it’s in the blood – lol). I am a self taugh photographer and graphic designer, doing what I love and loving what I do and trying to make a living out of it.

5+ years graphic designs and photography

Software knowledge:
Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, InDesign
Microsoft: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, FrontPage, Outlook, PowerPoint

Experience with the following camera equipment:
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi, Canon EOS 40D, Canon EOS 5D Mark ii, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM, Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS US, and experience with several off cameral flash and lighting situations

Specializing in:
- Wedding Photography
- Designs intergrated into photography and photography intergrated into designs.

Offering all kinds of photo sessions, as it is the main focus of Youa Photography, however also some minimal design work yearly. Contact me via youavang@hotmail.com to get a custom quote for your design needs for work such as: logo design, brochures, flyers, posters, banners, one landing page website, book/magazine layouts, and more! Thanks for stopping by.

Awards

- Outstanding Graphic Artist of the Year - Missoulian 2007
- Montana Newspaper Association:
Better Newspaper Contest - Daily Division II –
First Place for Best Small Space Advertising 08-09
- Voted Missoula's Choice Photographer 2010

Work History

Wedding Photographer/ Graphic Designer
Youa Photography LLC
Photography industry
2006 – Present
I am a professional wedding, portrait, event, and commercial photographer with design and marketing experience based in Missoula Montana. Ready and willing to work with you to build you business or capture that special memory. Travel with expenses paid. Visit my wesite for portfolio and more information on nn-dp.

Commercial Graphic Artist
Missoulian Newspaper
LEE Enterprises; Newspapers industry
2006 – 2010
Design ads for locals businesses for newsprint ads, website press, and other marketing materials needed. Also designed and layout features and spreads for Missoula.com magazine. Handled the client Bob Ward's and Sons account; designed and detailed marketing materials for this client exclusively for several years.

See full resume at: Youa Linkedin

Design samples coming soon...

Youa Photography is a unique photography provider based in Missoula, MT however love to travel so do not hesitate to contact us for a quote. If a photo is worth a thousand words, our mission is to capture your amazing story a thousand words at a time. We specialize in Weddings and lifestyle portraiture however we do offer a minimal amount of sessions yearly for events, studio portraits, and commercial work. Youa is voted Missoula’s Choice Photographer 2010. Contact me today schedule your session today!