Lewis Hine's photography also documented the Great Depression, capturing aspects of society that were overlooked, yet common. For example, child labour. Hine also took photos of common jobs, that have been replaced by machines in modern day society, like bowling alley boys. He also captured monumental events in history such as the construction of the Empire State Building.
Dorothea Lange is known for the many photos she captured during The Great Depression. These photos included people living in great despair and the emotions were conveyed through facial expressions and body language. Her photos displayed the unique lifestyles that so many American citizens experienced during various hard times. Her work influenced future documentation of events.