# Gay Community Portraits The Outliers by Elle Perez Captures Hard-Hitting and Honest Images By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-outliers References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/elle-perez) & [elleperez](http://elleperez.com/) The Outliers: Regarding the Space(s) between Genders is a photo series that captures the beautiful [diversity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) that makes up America's [gay community](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-x-queer-surf). From butch females to feminine men and everyone in between, the images both reinforce and debunk strongly held stereotypes and beliefs about this culture. Shot by Elle Perez, a photographer based in the Bronx, New York, who gained attention with captures of 'ghettopunk' life in the neighborhood, The Outliers: Regarding the Space(s) between Genders photo series has a approachable rawness to them that makes it feel like a person is perusing images of friends. At once hard-hitting and honest, The Outliers: Regarding the Space(s) between Genders photo series does have a hint of rebellion, which could very well hark back to Perez's days of shooting the streets at the tender age of 14. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Diversity in LGBTQ+ Community:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating inclusive marketing campaigns and products that cater to the diverse identities within the LGBTQ+ community. - **Breaking Stereotypes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Challenging traditional notions of gender and sexuality through inclusive storytelling and creative expressions. - **Raw and Authentic Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative platforms and technologies that empower amateur photographers to capture raw and authentic images. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating AI and machine learning technologies into photo editing software to automate repetitive tasks and enhance image quality. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging data analytics and personalization to create targeted LGBTQ+ marketing campaigns that prioritize authenticity and inclusivity. - **Art and Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fostering collaborations between artists, cultural institutions, and LGBTQ+ communities to challenge societal norms and promote diversity and acceptance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fitness Club Pride Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benefit-auction.md) - [Neo-Mexican Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/para-morelio.md) - [Queer Storytelling Sculptural Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-sticky-series.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Celebratory LGBTQ Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantene-beautifulgbtq-campaign.md) - [Surf-Inspired Pride Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-x-queer-surf.md) - [Queer-Inspired Cannabis Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queer-all-year.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md)