Touchaingkong Yang

filmmaking / camera and lens technique

Touchaingkong Yang is a skilled photographer, filmmaker, and teaching artist based in the Twin Cities. With a passion for visual storytelling, he is dedicated to capturing compelling, authentic images that reflect the experiences and identities of the communities he serves. His work spans photography and film, blending technical precision with a creative eye to produce visuals that are both beautiful and deeply meaningful.

Beyond his own creative practice, Touchaingkong is committed to supporting and mentoring other artists. He shares his expertise in camera technique, lighting, and visual composition with emerging and established creatives alike. As a teacher and mentor, he focuses on helping others gain confidence in their technical skills while also encouraging them to find and refine their own artistic voices. Touchaingkong believes that storytelling is a powerful tool for personal and collective transformation, and he is passionate about building spaces where diverse voices can be heard, valued, and celebrated. Through his dual roles as a creator and educator, he continues to invest in the growth of Minnesota’s artistic community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Touchaingkong Yang is an accomplished writer, storyteller, photographer, and filmmaker with extensive experience in directing and producing visual projects. He is highly skilled in lighting design and cinematography, ensuring that his images and films achieve a professional, impactful look.

His technical expertise includes advanced photography techniques and proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere, Lightroom, and Photoshop. As a dedicated teaching artist, he is experienced in delivering technical instruction in camera operations and lighting setups, mentoring artists in both creative and practical aspects of their work. Additionally, Touchaingkong has strong coordination and management skills, enabling him to effectively plan and oversee complex creative projects while fostering collaborative, inclusive environments for learning and artistic development.

FOCUS AREAS

  • cinematic camera technique

  • cinematography technique in narrative film

  • camera, lens and lighting relationships

SKILLS

  • professional lighting

  • sony FX6 cinematic camera operation

  • canon C70 cinematic camera operation

  • blackmagic camera operation

  • DSLR camera operation

  • lighting set up and practices

Teaching / production EXPERIENCE

  • mentor for developing filmmakers and photographers at In Progress

  • eq check out advisor for In Progress

  • Bitterroot feature film - camera assist

  • lead cinematographer for numerous independent short films


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