His technique relied on the precision of the drypoint and etching processes. In works like "Eglise St. Merri, Paris" and "View of Chicago", he used fine lines to define architectural mass. Schneider avoided the soft atmospheric effects common in Impressionist prints. Instead, he favoured a structural clarity that defined the stone of a Gothic church or the steel of a Midwestern city. His prints of the Saint-Gaudens Lincoln statue demonstrate his ability to translate three-dimensional bronze into two-dimensional tonal values.

Collectors today value Schneider for his restrained aesthetic and historical subjects. His work provides a bridge between traditional portraiture and the architectural documentation of the early 1900s. These etchings suit modern interiors that require art with a sense of permanence. The monochrome palette of his prints makes them versatile for contemporary framing. His depictions of Chicago and Paris offer a view of these cities before the mid-century period of rapid expansion.