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Maik Vulgokai

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Maik Vulgokai, also known as Kai Klostermann, is a versatile portrait and nude photographer from Hamburg, who began his artistic career in analogue landscape photography. Born in 1971 and deeply rooted in the north of Germany, his photographic focus has shifted over time almost entirely to people photography. Since 2022, he has been passionately dedicated to capturing human beauty and individuality, which is not always apparent at first glance.

Through extended periods abroad and exposure to other cultures, Maik has developed a broad understanding of beauty that goes far beyond conventional ideals. For him, beauty is more than just external attractiveness; it is the unmistakable presence and authenticity of a person. This view has had a lasting influence on his work. Discovering what is special about each individual and capturing it in an aesthetic image is a challenging motivation for the Hamburg-based photographer, one that keeps him going and allowing him to break new ground.

Born in Hamburg, Maik has a special connection to the water and the North German landscape, which is reflected in his photography. In his black and white photographs, often characterised by strong contrasts and expressive compositions, he captures people on land with clarity and intensity. But when his models enter the large aquarium, which he will complete and inaugurate in early 2024 after a long period of preliminary planning, a whole new artistic dimension unfolds. In this unique project, he immerses people - dressed or naked - in the colourful world of water. The photographs are an exciting and creative journey that the sensitive photographer takes with the people in front of his camera.

Maik's preference for manual lenses gives his work a unique character. Without autofocus, he gives each of his images his full attention, resulting in very precise compositions. He often deliberately uses blur as a creative stylistic device to refine the effect or create specific moods. This approach gives his photographs an individual technical finesse that makes them unmistakable.

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10Photos says: 'Maik Vulgokai's photographs impress with their creative, yet unadulterated and clear depiction of people and elements. The deliberate avoidance of autofocus demonstrates his particular dedication to his craft and enables him to create an unmistakable visual language. His work is characterised by a combination of technical precision and artistic freedom, creating a unique aesthetic. It is particularly fascinating how he captures the emotional depth and authenticity of his models through deliberate blurring and lighting design. Maik's photographs are not only visually appealing, but also captivate the viewer by stimulating the imagination. Artistic, abstract, honest. This is people photography that is different, and that is why we find it so incredibly inspiring.

You can find out more about Maik Vulgokai and see images of his work on his website maik-vulgokai.de and Instagram @maik_vulgokai.

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