CINEMATIC PortraitURE
By Sydney Photographer Gordon Jovic
According to Sydney photographer Gordon Jovic, the days of traditional portrait photography in a studio are coming to an end.
“No matter how creative you are,” Gordon explains, “a studio limits what you can offer your clients. Times have chaged — people want more than just a plain portrait on their wall.”
That’s where Gordon’s Hollywood Portrait Studio comes in — offering a truly cinematic experience unlike anything else in the world.
Each photoshoot is designed as an experience, not just a session. Most packages include luxury 4–5 star hotel accommodation, providing the perfect setting for styling, dressing, and capturing stunning imagery. These hotels are carefully chosen for their character, ambience, and elegant furnishings, creating distinctive backdrops that make every portrait unique and original.
Depending on the theme, the experience can also include a luxury vehicle — from a vintage show car to a Lamborghini, Aston Martin, or Ferrari — adding that extra touch of cinematic flair. Combined with shooting in Sydney’s most iconic locations, such as The Rocks, each shoot becomes a story in itself.
Ultimately, a session with Gordon and his team is far more than a photoshoot — it’s a Hollywood experience. It’s where everyday people get to feel like a star for a day and walk away with breathtaking, movie-quality portraits to treasure for a lifetime.
Instead of a simple studio portrait, you’ll have an action-packed cinematic scene worthy of the big screen.
For those who admire the artistry of Hollywood films, Gordon’s use of old Hollywood–style lighting — inspired by filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino — creates the same dramatic, cinematic glow that defines the silver screen.
Unlike traditional strobes, Gordon’s lighting is fully portable, battery-powered, and fine-tuned by his assistants on-site to achieve perfect precision. This flexibility allows the team to shoot anywhere — even internationally — without compromise.
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COMING IN THE NEW YEAR
Coming Soon from Hollywood Portrait Studio by Benchmark
Our next cinematic experience takes you deep into the criminal underworld — a world ruled by Albanian, Russian, and bikie crime gangs.
This high-impact photoshoot will feature intense action, dramatic lighting, and raw attitude — complete with bikie burnouts, dark alley backdrops, and authentic underworld styling.
It’s bold, dangerous, and visually explosive — a true cinematic experience brought to life by internationally acclaimed photographer Gordon Jovic and his creative team.
Stay tuned — this one’s going to be wild.