# Thug Life Photography Elle Perez Captures the 'Ghettopunk' Lifestyle in the Bronx By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-22 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elle-perez References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/photography/gallery/ghettopunk-by-elle-perez.aspx) & [student.mica.edu](http://student.mica.edu/eperez/index.html) There's a 'ghettopunk' side of the Bronx that is rarely seen, but resident photographer Elle Perez grew up surrounded by it and has documented the scene since she was 12-years-old. A gritty lifestyle to capture, she follows an underground youth culture into its very core. There's everything from fun and games to blood and tears. Elle Perez has a behind-the-scenes pass to it all. Elaborating about her work to Beautiful Decay, she says the series is "about the afam/latino punk scene in the Bronx that no-one really knows exists." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ghettopunk Culture:** Opportunity to create products and services showcasing the unique style and lifestyle of the afam/latino punk scene in the Bronx. - **Underground Youth Communities:** Innovation opportunities to better understand and serve the diverse needs of underground youth communities through research, communication, and outreach. - **Raw and Authentic Photography:** Opportunities to develop and promote photography that captures raw and authentic moments of life in areas that are traditionally underrepresented. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** A chance to explore new genres and styles in photography through documenting unique subcultures and lifestyles. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Innovation opportunities in fashion and apparel by drawing inspiration from the ghettopunk style and culture in the Bronx. - **Media and Entertainment:** Potential to create new media outlets and entertainment opportunities that shed light on the underrepresented cultures and communities like the ghettopunk culture in the Bronx. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Bronx-Honoring Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-2.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Punk-Inspired Parisian Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gsl-gallery.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Hip-Hop-Influenced Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bric-house.md)