Cheng-Yun Yang was born in Taipei and graduated from the Institute of Social Policy and Social Work, National Chi Nan University. He used to work as a social worker at several organizations, focusing on issues such as intimate relationship violence and family dynamics. He has recently focused on cross-country migration, cultural clash and integration, and cross-cultural marriages. He is currently a freelancer, engaged in projects related to social work, exterior and interior photography, and photography instruction. He has also long supported cross-country non-governmental organizations involved in international aid programs.