The artist behind the lens

Richard Boucheron

Fine Art Photographer - WhiteWall Premium Fine Art Prints - Limited Editions

 

I am a fine art photographer based in Auvergne, passionate about light, quiet atmospheres, and landscapes that invite contemplation. Today, after more than 40 years of practice, my work explores the boundary between reality and poetry, in a constant search for balance, depth, and emotion.

Each image is conceived as a complete work of art, designed to exist in space, interact with it, and offer a soothing, almost meditative presence.


A demanding and precise work

Some of my photographs are available in limited editions of 20 copies, all formats and media combined.

I produce my prints in collaboration with WhiteWall, a lab renowned for the museum-quality of its prints. This high standard guarantees faithful reproduction, great stability over time, and an impeccable finish, reflecting the artistic intent.

I exclusively offer premium fine art prints, with gallery finishes.

These media reveal the full richness of nuances, the depth of blacks, and the subtlety of textures.

To discover the different media, their textures, and their uses, you can consult the dedicated page: Choosing the right print.


A universe designed for demanding spaces

My works naturally find their place in:

  • contemporary interiors,
  • minimalist spaces,
  • peaceful living environments,
  • refined professional settings,
  • galleries and exhibitions.

Each print is designed to become a visual anchor point, a breath in the space.

Why trust me

-WhiteWall partner for gallery quality

-Prints checked one by one before shipping

-Works printed on demand, never in industrial production

-Satisfaction guarantee: I personally assist you

-40 years of photographic practice


Custom prints and personalized formats

If you require a specific format, a particular medium, or a custom presentation, I can consider any request. Each project is carefully supported to create a piece perfectly adapted to your vision and your space.

For any questions about a print, a custom project, or an order follow-up, I always respond personally via the Contact page.


An artistic approach above all

My approach is based on simplicity, patience, and observation. I seek to capture suspended moments, discreet atmospheres, landscapes that tell stories without imposing them. Each photograph is an invitation to slow down, to see differently, to feel.

Discover all my photographic series in my galleries.

Key milestones in my career

-1983, I am 22, an uncle gives me my first camera.

-1996, I join a group of enthusiasts at the MJC des Tilleuls in Saint-Etienne (Loire-France) where I learn black and white darkroom techniques. First collective exhibitions.

-2000, solo exhibition "Reading Bubbles" as part of the Saint-Etienne Book Festival.

-2017, training in studio lighting mastery with Claude Fougeirol (Meilleur Ouvrier de France).

Recently awarded photos

-Black and White Photography Awards 2026: "Mist on the Lake"

-Chevagny les Chevrières 2026: "Thus the Night Flows"

-Champdieu 2026: "Trees Frozen by Winter"