The photographic strategy in Petit patron. Small businessman centers on intimate, detailed portraits and contextual images that explore the individual lives of small business owners. Jean Lecourieux-Bory employs a visual approach grounded in realism and close observation, capturing the daily environments and personal expressions of his subjects.

Themes of entrepreneurship, resilience, and the personal scale of commerce are conveyed through the nuanced depiction of proprietors in their workplaces. The mood is contemplative, focusing on the human dimension behind economic activity, emphasizing the connection between person and profession.

Published by Editions Rayonnantes in 2024, this 136-page book offers a compact yet revealing look at the small business world through photography.