Doris McKinney at Home, Republic Steel (Working People series) 1978

"Doris McKinney at Home, Republic Steel (Working People series)" is a black and white photograph by Milton Rogovin, taken in 1978. It depicts Doris McKinney, a worker at the Republic Steel plant, with her two sons at home. Rogovin's "Working People" series focused on capturing the lives and working-class communities of Buffalo, New York. His work sought to celebrate the dignity and resilience of working people, offering intimate portraits that humanized their lives. This photograph, with its candid composition and natural lighting, exemplifies Rogovin's approach to documentary photography.