Romain Roucoules is a French photographer and visual artist based in Paris. He is best known for his unique and captivating images of the urban landscape, which often feature a combination of architecture, nature, and people.
Roucoules was born in Paris in 1982 and grew up surrounded by art and culture. His father was an artist, while his mother was a fashion designer. From an early age, he developed an interest in photography and began experimenting with different techniques.
Roucoules studied photography at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris before going on to pursue a career as a professional photographer. He has since worked with some of the world’s leading brands, including Nike, Adidas, and Louis Vuitton. His work has been featured in numerous publications such as Vogue, GQ, and The New York Times Magazine.
Roucoules’s photographs are characterized by their vivid colors and dynamic compositions. He often uses long exposures to capture the movement of people within the urban environment or to create abstract patterns from light sources such as street lamps or neon signs. His work has been exhibited internationally at galleries such as the Musée d'Orsay in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
In addition to his commercial work, Roucoules also produces personal projects that explore themes such as identity, memory, and nostalgia. He is currently working on a series of photographs that document his travels around Europe over the past decade.