Lewis Hine

Biography

Lewis Hine was born in 1874 and became a respected photographer whose work captured the lives of children, workers, and families during the early twentieth century. He used his art to shine a light on social reform, helping to influence safer working conditions and new protections for young people.

Hine’s images combined empathy with a powerful sense of purpose, and he is celebrated for the courage and compassion he brought to his craft. His legacy endures in the progress his photographs helped inspire.