Walker Evans was an American photographer born in 1903. He spent his early life in Toledo, Chicago, and New York City. Evans discovered his passion for photography and literature. In the 1930s, he worked for the Resettlement Administration documenting the conditions of rural poverty during the Great Depression. His photos from this time were published in the book "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men". Evans is known for his simple yet impactful style that documented everyday life and history. His work influenced many later photographers and helped capture the difficulties of the Great Depression era.