Antonín Dudek on Minimalism, Emotion, and the Editorial Frame

BY Maizura July 24, 2025

Antonín Dudek | MUSE Photography Awards

Antonín Dudek

Antonín Dudek has always had a passion for photography, but it wasn’t until about ten years ago that he began practicing it seriously. Since then, he has gone through many stages of growth, refining his style and perspective along the way. Today, he finds real joy in photography, aiming to connect every captured moment with an authentic story.

I’ve always wanted to pursue photography. I began actively practicing about 10 years ago. Over the years, I’ve gone through several stages of development to get to where I am today. Now, I truly enjoy photography and try to connect each captured moment with a real story.

This photograph was created for another photography competition. The challenge was to capture the evening or night lights of a city. For me, this photo is more than just a contest entry. When I saw the scene before me, I knew I had to capture it as best I could—to create an image for my portfolio that I’d want to return to and pause over every time I see it.

I chose this photo because it is an image I truly like and one I keep coming back to. Every time I look at it, I pause for a few seconds and reflect on what I see.

I wanted to capture the present moment and keep it for the future.

I love street and documentary photography because it captures moments that will never happen again. It allows me to catch real emotions and the unique atmosphere of each scene.

I prefer shooting in full manual mode because I like having maximum control over every aspect of the scene.

I want to evoke emotions through my work.

The most challenging part of capturing my winning shot was the limited time. I had only a few seconds to set up my camera before the courier arrived.

The most challenging part of capturing my winning shot was time. I had only a few seconds to set up my camera because the courier was coming.

I push myself to grow and improve with every photo I take.

Don’t be afraid to share your photos; just do it. What matters is the feedback and the jury’s opinion, as they will help you see your photos in a new light.

Be original, trust your vision, and don’t be afraid to show the world how you see it.

I try to use minimal editing. I’m only willing to spend a few moments on post-processing for each picture.

I think photography and AI are completely different things—just like photography and painting.

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