CURATORS
Introducing curator list for MILE AWARDS 2026.
Each curator is assigned to one category. Curators choose a shortlist for their category. The finalists and winners will be decided by all curators together.
ADÉLA M. TESÁREK - ADEMI
"I graduated in Fashion Design from the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art in Pilsen. My internships in Denmark, where I had the opportunity to work at the studios of Stine Goya and Cecilie Bahnsen, were transformative experiences for both my creative process and my perspective on design. It was there that I developed a keen eye for detail and the conviction that quality design is not just about aesthetics, but above all, about emotions.
Today, I am the founder of the ADEMI brand and co-owner of the Ademi shop & café. I also specialize in fashion and wedding photography. In my work, I enjoy bridging the gap between fashion, aesthetics, and authentic storytelling—whether through my own collections, photography, or the space I’ve created to serve as a hub for gathering and inspiration."
When I am not working, you will most likely find me traveling, visiting a café, or seeking out new ideas, which often find their way back into my creative projects.
Curator for:
WEDDING DRESSES
Genre: fashion portrait
Description: Take them off the hangers and let the bride shine. We want to see the curves, the materials and the magic.
everbay
Martin and Zuzka Šlechta are the creative minds behind the studio Everbay, where they have been photographing weddings in the Czech Republic and around the world for the past 15 years.
They place great emphasis on getting to know their clients so that their photography reflects their unique personalities, and they frequently experiment with techniques that give their images a distinct character.
They have lectured at Way Up North, BodaF, and Origins, and have led workshops such as The Wolves and The Legacy. They have received awards for "Best European Wedding Story" and "Best International Wedding Series," and have been featured as recommended photographers by The Lane.
Between weddings, they are busy restoring a 300-year-old summer house in Plaveč, with their one-year-old son, Ben, overseeing the reconstruction—shovel in hand.
Curator for:
MELTING HEARTS
Genre: Reportage / Document
Description: Tears of emotion and bursts of laughter, magic in children's eyes and pride in fathers' faces. We want to experience emotions that will take our breath away through your photos.
MARTIN FALTEJSEK
Martin has always oscillated between commercial, wedding and his own work. He emphasizes the balance of these three worlds, but wraps them together in a visually sophisticated simplicity. He graduated from the Hellich School of Photography in Prague and the Institute of Creative Photography in Opava. He focuses on lifestyle and product. He has won awards in several editions of the Czech Press Photo competition and also the award for Personality of Young Czech Photography from APF ČR.
Curator for:
GENIUS LOCI
Genre: All
Description: Say it all in a single frame. The soul of the wedding, the atmosphere, the feeling.
Ondrej Rychnavský
a.k.a Ryon:
"I come from a small town in the east of Slovakia. I moved to Prague in 2019 and started to be a full time photographer since then. My spectrum of focus is broader, from product and fashion photography, architecture, to weddings and documentary work. Apart from that, I'm also a huge music fan and once in a while I'll get behind the DJ desk."
Curator for:
AFTER DARK
Genre: Night Snap
Description: Drop your shame and fears. We want to see an epic snapshot of your wedding party.
jakub cabalka
Jakub Cabalka specializes in wedding, advertising and portrait photography. He graduated in advertising and applied photography at the Faculty of Art and Design of the J.E. Purkyne University and is behind the brands Puf creatif and Puf studio. In his free work he is interested in public space and exploring the photographic medium. His ideal client is one that is fun to be with and gives him complete freedom. Oh, and he also likes the bizarre.
Curator for:
FACES IN HARMONY
Genre: Portrait
Description: We want to see gazes that speak and smiles that warm. Both individual and couple portraits of the newlyweds should be more than just an image; they should be a story that lasts forever.
Lukáš korynta
Lukáš Korynta is a wedding photographer known for his documentary style, genuine portraits and use of both analog and digital mediums. Born in Prague, now based in the US, he's been traveling the world and documenting weddings for over 11 years now. Recognized by The Wed as one of the best wedding photographers in California in years 2022, 2023 and 2026.
"Film is a big part of my work, I want to see magic that only analog can create. Show me yoru gritty chaotic images or clean well exposed medium format, I want to be surprised and stopped in my tracks."
Curator for:
GRAIN POETRY
Genre: Analog
Description: We look for the grain, nostalgia and images full of soul! Let analogue come alive!
Martin Kacvinský – Kaco
Martin views wedding filmmaking as a challenge where raw reality meets high-fashion aesthetics and cinematic storytelling. His work avoids traditional templates; instead, he relies on playing with form, inner rhythm, and the organic texture of classic analog film, which he sensitively weaves into a modern digital image. His greatest strength is a deep respect for the moment being captured and the ability to read even the most chaotic moments of a wedding day with absolute calm and insight. Thanks to his strong empathy, he is able to form a deep connection with clients, allowing him to transform reality into timeless, intimate images with a wild and untamed elegance. For this distinct authorial approach, he has been awarded the title of Best European Wedding Videographer.
Curator for:
IN MOTION
Genre: Video
Description: Videos as mosaics of fleeting moments. Capture the small details and human interactions with the energy flowing through the moment – a moving story that brings you back.
We're looking for hunters of the best compositions and masters of emotional reportage!
