About Felicia Chang

Storytelling and Oral Histories

Felicia Chang deeply values preserving life stories through oral histories combined with historical research, as seen in her co-founding of Plantain, a company that helps people document their narratives [1]. In her TEDx talk 'How the stories of our loved ones connect us all,' she explores how understanding family pasts fosters connection [3][8]. Her photography embodies this by creating 'visual diaries for life stories' [15][19].

Documentary Family Photography

Chang's core practice is Vancouver-based family photography, focusing on authentic, unscripted moments like 'day in the life sessions' for extended families, newborns, and births [6][10][11][12][17][18][20][21]. Examples include North Vancouver family photos as 'a gift of perspective' [10], Chinese generational food traditions [13], and a China adoption story [16]. She documents on unceded Coast Salish territories [6].

Personal Identity and Non-Conformity

Rejecting 'Asian standards' of doctor, lawyer, or engineer, Chang identifies as an artist, student, creator, and performer from her Taiwanese-American immigrant community [5]. Her writing, like 'Each other's ghosts,' reflects on self-conditioning and interpersonal dynamics [7]. Personal creative work appears on her portfolio site [14].

Literary and Academic Works

Early creative output includes the short story 'Disturbance' published in UW Tacoma Digital Commons [4]. A Substack piece delves into psychological themes of trading and ghosts in relationships [7].

Public Speaking and Interviews

Chang has delivered TEDx talks, including one on family stories [3][8] and another as Dr. Felicia Chang on 'From Crippled to Angel of Death' [9]. She participates in user interviews, such as a Cal.com chat [2].

Potential Fashion and Other Mentions

News articles reference Nicole and Felicia Chang in couture contexts, possibly distinct individuals in bridal design [22][23][24], but unconfirmed link to the primary photography-focused Felicia Chang.