Roy Stryker

Roy Stryker (1894-1975) was an influential American photographer and government official, best known for his role in the Farm Security Administration (FSA) during the Great Depression. He was the chief of the FSA's photographic division, where he directed a team of photographers, including Dorothea Lange and Walker Evans, to document the struggles of rural Americans. Stryker aimed to create a visual narrative that highlighted poverty and social injustice, influencing public perception and policy. His work significantly contributed to the importance of documentary photography in social advocacy, making it a powerful tool for change.