Jayme Lang
Directing Less, Connecting More: Shooting Family Stories with Intention
In this workshop, Jayme will guide attendees through a slower, more intentional approach to photographing families.
Working with a family in real time, she’ll demonstrate how patience, observation, and connection can lead to more honest, meaningful images.
The session will also include a collaborative image review, showing how different photographers can witness the same moment in completely different ways.
ARC Conference 2026 — Vancouver, BC
April 16th, 2026
9:30am–12:30pm PST
Key Topics:
• Slowing down and observing before reacting
• Leaning into patience over rushing or over-directing
• Mmeeting kids where they’re at rather than forcing moments
• Creating authentic images through connection, timing, and composition
• Understanding how observation leads to stronger, more interesting photographs
• Reviewing and discussing participant images to explore perspective and intention
Who It’s For:
Family photographers, documentary photographers, and anyone wanting to create more authentic work by slowing down, connecting more deeply, and shooting with greater intention.
Takeaways:
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to photograph families with more patience, authenticity, and purpose. They’ll gain practical insight into working with children naturally, composing more intentionally, and trusting observation as a tool for creating more compelling images.
Investment
ARC Conference Attendees: $400
Non-Conference Attendees: $600
ARC attendees receive priority access.
Spots are limited.
Jayme's Work
