Total Record

• Prize
  Silver in Special Categories/Science / Technology
• Photographer
  Maximilian Kafanke
• Agency / Studio
  Maximalfocus Photography
• Technical Info
  Shot On Nikon Z7 / Z8
• Photo Date
  2022 - 2025

Surveillance cameras have become silent inhabitants of our architecture, echoing the geometry of their surroundings. Designed to blend in, they quietly reshape how we move, behave, and feel in public space. By isolating and reframing them in the center, Total Record exposes a unsettling tension between visibility and concealment. What is meant to be overlooked begins to reveal itself - the architecture of surveillance. This series aims to raise awareness, inviting viewers to question the culture of mass surveillance that increasingly defines our collective experience in urban life.

Maximilian Kafanke is a professional photographer and visual artist based in Germany, specializing in event and urban night photography. With a sharp eye for overlooked details, he crafts atmospheric images that balance light and shadow, capturing fleeting moments and extraordinary landmarks with an artistic and often times experimental approach. Beyond discovering cityscapes and unconventional techniques, he seeks to infuse his projects with depth and explores deeper social themes - examining loneliness in cities, cultural peculiarities and the influence of technology on human life.