Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Portrait Photography Studio in Sydney
Hollywood Studios has been a family-run photography business since 1974, specialising in capturing the essence of human connections through portraiture. With over 40 years of experience, our founder Ray Schembri has established himself as a master photographer, earning 10 National and State Photographer of the Year titles. Our purpose-built studio in South Wentworthville offers unique indoor and outdoor settings, utilising natural light to create timeless portraits. We prioritise one-on-one attention, ensuring each client receives tailored service from initial consultation to final artwork delivery.Our team combines technical expertise with creative vision, offering lifetime warranty on all finished pieces. As a boutique studio, we maintain rigorous quality control, with Ray personally handling every session to guarantee exceptional results. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition in prestigious competitions like the Australian Professional Photography Awards, where Ray served as a judge for 17 years. We specialise in family, children's, and pet portraits, creating heirloom-quality artworks that preserve life's most precious moments.
Services
Family Portraits
Baby Photography
Children's Portraits
Pet Portraits
Couples Photography
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of professional photography experience
- 10 National and State Photographer of the Year awards
- Largest undercover natural light studio in Southern Hemisphere
- Lifetime warranty on all finished portraits
- Personalised service with photographer Ray Schembri
What people say
Perfect moment captured
Professional and friendly team
Exceeded expectations
Lifetime memories preserved
Relaxed atmosphere
Services
Family Portraits
Our family portraits capture multi-generational connections in custom-designed compositions. Using natural light and unique studio settings, we create timeless artworks that reflect your family's personality. Each session includes wardrobe consultation and design assistance for wall displays.
Baby Photography
Specialising in capturing infants from newborn to 18 months, we use gentle posing techniques with vintage props. Our sessions accommodate feeding schedules and include creative options for black-and-white or sepia-toned heirloom portraits.
Children's Portraits
Dynamic children's portraits that showcase personality through interactive sessions. We incorporate toys, costumes, and themed backdrops while maintaining artistic quality. Sessions include wardrobe guidance and prop selection.
Pet Portraits
Professional pet portraits that capture your pet's unique character. Our studio accommodates animals with special handling areas and creates compositions that complement family portraits or stand alone as artworks.
Couples Photography
Intimate couple portraits in various styles from formal to casual. Sessions include styling advice and backdrop options that range from classic to contemporary settings within our purpose-built studio.
People
Ray Schembri
Master Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 40+ years experience, 10 National Photographer of the Year titles, and 17 years as APPA awards judge. Specialises in capturing authentic human connections through natural light photography.
Jean
Studio Coordinator
Manages client relations and studio operations with 20+ years experience. Oversees portrait proofing, workflow management, and client communication, ensuring seamless service from booking to artwork delivery.
Questions
What makes Hollywood Studios different from other photography studios?
We offer Australia's largest undercover natural light studio with unique vintage props and backdrops, combined with 40+ years of award-winning expertise from photographer Ray Schembri.
Do you photograph extended family groups?
Yes, we specialise in multi-generational family portraits with custom-designed compositions to showcase your family's unique story.
What is included in the studio session fee?
The $380 session fee covers studio access, Ray's photography expertise, and a design session for portrait selection and customisation.
How long does the portrait process take?
From initial consultation to artwork collection, the process typically takes 2-3 weeks including the 7-10 day design period.
Do you offer digital copies of portraits?
While we specialise in printed artworks, digital files can be provided upon request as part of our custom design process.
Reviews (4)
Leigh Cook
Mar 09, 2021
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I have used Hollywood studios 3 times to capture different stages of my daughters life. We started when she was 3yrs old.Now she is 16 and we are planning our 4th time. The whole experience captures that particular moment in time. Its not about just taking a photo. Its about capturing the right moment. Every time I am blown away by the quality and results of the experience and shots.
Hollywood Studios is passionate, creative, thoughtful, absolutely dedicated to there craft and always highly professional.
An outstanding and unique feature is the outdoor studio. Its like nothing else
Hollywood Studios is passionate, creative, thoughtful, absolutely dedicated to there craft and always highly professional.
An outstanding and unique feature is the outdoor studio. Its like nothing else
Josh Leckie
Jan 13, 2021
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From the moment we stepped foot into the studio, it was a warm and amazing feel, being treated perfectly every step of the way. Ray the photographer did a flawless job with location, lighting, angles and took the time to explain why he would do something, the photos & the frame are mounted on the wall & we have have received comments about just how amazing of a job was done. Jennifer from reception would always keep us in the loop as what was happening from pre-shoot all the way to collection of the photos. I cannot speak highly enough about this experience & would recommend anyone who is looking
Cathy McDonald
Dec 26, 2020
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I would highly recommend Hollywood studios! Ray was so welcoming, took amazing photos and co-ordinated my large family without any fuss. The studio has fantastic areas to take the photos that you could only dream about. He has a great connection with kids and I will never forget the experience we had as my father passed away within a couple of weeks of the shoot leaving beautiful memories. Thanks ray!!
Ida Phipps
Oct 24, 2020
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Stunning end products! We are extremely happy with our wedding anniversary photography session with Ray. He is easy to talk to, flexible with session times to accommodate our needs. Photographying with Ray is comfortable and relaxing, he helps us with his professional knowledge while respecting personal preferences and ideas. We are also very satisfied with the studio's compliance with Covid Safe plan.
