Jan Palmblad Photography

We met for the first time at the Shootparty event "Vanitas," held at Brtnice Castle in the Czech Republic. Zuza is a professional ballet dancer and model from Poland. She has been dancing since birth—and probably for a few months before that, too... I am fascinated by the way skilled dancers master their bodies. They can do anything. And they create art simply through movement. Amazing. I hope to see her again this autumn, hopefully on Hällsö. https://www.instagram.com/zuza_

When I was young, people often said that English women weren't particularly good-looking. I’m not one for generalizations. But then Jane Birkin came along—English, and more beautiful and sexy than anyone else on earth. Then she moved to France and became more French than any other woman. She was, and remains, my ideal woman (apart from my wives, of course). Naturally, I’ve met many beautiful English models. The latest is Meg from Birmingham. We did a shoot together in Prague

Autumn is my favorite season. I love it, both physically and mentally. But I admit that summer has its charms, too. Like when Hanna comes to visit Hällsö. Then everything is perfect. This picture of Hanna is one of my all-time favorites. Aphrodite 2.0 rises from the water; the wind causes her hair to cover her face, and the anonymity contrasts with the nudity.

Maya is a model living in Prague. No one else I have met would have inspired Leonardo da Vinci to create a new masterpiece in the same way.

Hidden in an industrial area in Prague, artist, photographer and entrepreneur Tomáš Jungvirt has created his own paradise inspired by Provence. A house with inspiring rooms, a beautiful garden, unexpected objects and even a blues club. I am happy and grateful to be able to visit sometimes and immortalize my models. This time it was Giulia, a creatively beautiful model from the Czech Republic. We had fun, I hope it shows in the pictures.

Hanna is one of the most beautiful models I have had the pleasure of working with. Her skin is like alabaster and marble. What a shame to cover her in gold. But it wasn't my suggestion, but our make-up artist Jessica Skoglund who decided. I will post more pictures without color and just Hanna. But we were in Strömstad's Lokstallet art gallery and felt compelled to do something that suited the room. But I promise, more pictures will come.

Eggers has long been my favorite hotel in Gothenburg. Traditional and elegant, just the right amount of patina. And a history that commands respect. (Eggers is also the only hotel I've ever been kicked out of; but that was a long time ago.) Natalie is a model from Malmö. These are pictures from our first session together. She has a natural elegance and she loves the camera. Grateful I got the chance to shoot with her.

I have to admit, two things that I really appreciate in life are breasts and champagne. So that's why I've been combining them for many years. Almost all of my models have been included. This time it's Milena Devi who was photographed in Budapest. The basic idea comes from 18th century France. It is said that the open champagne glass was shaped to fit Marie-Antoinette's perfect breasts.

I first met Tereza in Prague eight years ago. We shot together with another Tereza and with Nico. So fun. So good! And since then we have met every now and then. Tereza loves the camera and is so much fun to create with. Here are some pictures from December 2025.

Anna is a good friend, a wonderful model and a creative artist. It has been a pleasure to collaborate with her for many years and I hope we can continue to create together for many years to come. These pics were taken in a huge building, once a important paper-mill, now a reminder of good times long go. I also include a gallery with some BTS Behind-the-scene-pics from our sessions together. Hope there will be many more.