<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Jan Polák Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jan Polák je komerční fotograf, kameraman a cestovatel žijící v Brně, jehož pohání vášeň pro vyprávění příběhů.]]></description><link>https://www.janpolak.photography/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:18:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.janpolak.photography/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[HOW TO PREPARE FOR A PHOTOSHOOT SO IT’S NOT A WASTE OF TIME]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lot of people walk into a photoshoot thinking, “it’ll just work out somehow.” And sometimes it does. But if you actually want photos that work — whether for yourself or your business — preparation makes a much bigger difference than most people expect.]]></description><link>https://www.janpolak.photography/post/how-to-prepare-for-a-photoshoot-so-it-s-not-a-waste-of-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f789765caf4ed272b7f555</guid><category><![CDATA[Tips & Advice]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:55:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a31ec8_56e98f18a38c4c438f8cad87e3fb181b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jan Polák</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOW TO PREPARE FOR A FASHION COMPETITION: WHAT DECIDES SUCCESS BEFORE YOU EVEN STEP ON THE RUNWAY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people think a fashion competition starts the moment a model steps onto the runway. In reality, it starts much earlier—at home, in front of the mirror, while choosing outfits, preparing mentally, and learning how to handle pressure. From the outside, it looks simple: beautiful dresses, bright lights, a confident smile, and a strong walk. But the truth is very different. Behind every great performance, there are hours of preparation, stress, and details that most people never see. As a...]]></description><link>https://www.janpolak.photography/post/how-to-prepare-for-a-fashion-competition-what-decides-success-before-you-even-step-on-the-runway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f619e67b1c42fb24f59d40</guid><category><![CDATA[Tips & Advice]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photoshoot]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:50:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a31ec8_b1bd53c3ea454c1da204b43480917466~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jan Polák</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MY FIRST PHOTOSHOOT WITH MISS AURA: A BOLD STEP INTO THE UNKNOWN]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year ago, I had the unique opportunity to photograph Miss Aura, and this first major shoot was much more than just a professional assignment – ​​it was a real step into a new world where creativity, elegance and professionalism seamlessly blend. From the first moment I arrived on set, I felt that every detail had been thought out and every moment mattered.]]></description><link>https://www.janpolak.photography/post/my-first-photoshoot-with-miss-aura-a-bold-step-into-the-unknown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f6154e90b4365cb8630af7</guid><category><![CDATA[Stories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photoshoot]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a31ec8_c70642a32ca0433a98ab315992a27d0e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jan Polák</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>