Lewis Hine's Child Labor Photography

In the early 1900s, child labor was a known issue in the U.S., but little action was taken until sociologist Lewis Hein began photographing and interviewing working children. His compelling images and stories highlighted the harsh realities of child labor, leading to reforms such as minimum employment age laws. Hein's effective use of photography techniques, including shallow depth of field, eye-level shots, and repetition, helped humanize the children and bring widespread attention to the problem.

What was the primary issue that Lewis Hein's photography aimed to address in the early 1900s?

• Environmental pollution

• Animal welfare

• Child labor

• Women's rights

Which profession was NOT mentioned as one of the child labor roles documented by Lewis Hein?

• Field workers

• Factory workers

• Coal miners

• Newsboys

How did Lewis Hein's detailed captions contribute to his work on child labor?

• They were used to sell the photographs.

• They provided artistic value to the photos.

• They were ignored by the public.

• They offered a narrative that highlighted the children's experiences.

What is one technique Hein used to make his subjects more relatable in his photographs?

• Including multiple subjects in each photo

• Photographing at eye level

• Using black and white film

• Using wide-angle lenses

Why did Hein use a shallow depth of field in his photographs?

• To make the photos more colorful

• To capture more light

• To highlight the worker and blur distractions

• To focus on the background

What was the effect of using repetition in Hein's framing?

• It made the photos more artistic.

• It confused the viewers.

• It showed the widespread nature of child labor.

• It highlighted individual stories.