Les insouciants
For her ongoing project Les insouciants (the reckless), photographer Lydia Metral documented the Queer community she is part of over the last 5 years. She invites us to experience the beauty, warmth and authenticity of her encounters.
Photography Lydia Metral
Les insouciants (the reckless) is a documentary project about young adults who feel different, who don’t fit in the standards of society, who try to escape the established norms. Despite facing difficulties, all of them had the courage to embrace who they are.
“For 5 years, I’ve been taking photos of friends, acquaintances and people I’ve met through the project itself within the queer community and giving them visibility.”
“My intention was to show them as they really are, in a space forged in their image, where they can express themselves freely.”
“This work is a tribute to youth, to individuality, to diversity and to difference. It also a project about love, self-love and self-acceptance. In a world torn apart, where inequality and discrimination remains, I felt it was vital to show a youth beyond the divisions that are constantly imposed.”
About Lydia
Lydia Metral (b. Grenoble, 1986) is a queer French self-taught photographer with a Spanish background. In 2012, after studying
Economics and Business Management, she decided to concentrate on photography. Taking masterclasses and working as an assistant helped to her develop her skills and define her personal style. She is now working between Paris and Barcelona and her clients include communication and production agencies, brands and magazines.
To see more of Lydia’s work, please visit her website or follow her on Instagram.
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