Ywa Hso

photographer

BIOGRAPHY

Ywa Hso is an emerging visual storyteller who expresses her creativity through photography, drawing, and sketching. She was born in the Mae La Oon refugee camp in Thailand and immigrated to Saint Paul, Minnesota with her family at the age of seven. As one of twelve siblings, Ywa grew up in a vibrant, close-knit household where resourcefulness and imagination were essential.

She attended Minnesota Math & Science Academy (MMSA), where her interest in the visual arts flourished. While she has always enjoyed drawing and assembling intricate puzzles, it was her discovery of photography that opened up new ways of capturing and communicating the world around her. Ywa is drawn to images that tell deeper stories, especially those that celebrate nature or offer insights into everyday life and society.

Ywa is currently developing her technical and creative skills through In Progress, where she is exploring how photography can help her share her perspective and elevate the beauty she sees in her surroundings. Her long-term goal is to strengthen her visual storytelling and continue creating artwork that reflects both her journey and her community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ywa has foundational experience in both photography and video production. She is proficient in using DSLR cameras to capture portraiture and natural settings. She also has basic experience in video camera operation and production techniques. In addition, she is building her skills in post-production editing and is comfortable working with essential software tools used in digital media creation.

skills

• basic video camera production

• portraiture photography

• basic software skills