Most people stay away from the camera because they feel they are not ready or photogenic enough yet. We believe that is usually about the process and the environment rather than you. At Elite Studio, we have spent years learning how to help people feel relaxed and empowered in front of the lens. We do much more than just take photos. We create a warm and collaborative space where the true result of your session is a genuine boost in confidence.
We are a boutique studio specializing in magazine quality portraits shaped by your own unique vision. Whether you want playful nostalgia, timeless sophistication, or a gentle rediscovery of yourself, our process is built to leave you surprised at how incredible you look while still looking exactly like yourself.
Playfully Pinup, Unapologetically You
Step back into the golden age of the calendar girl. It doesn’t matter if you’re a vintage soul or just looking for a day of high-spirited fun, our Pinup sessions are about celebrating your personality with a wink, a smile, and a perfectly placed curl.
Vintage Glamour
Timeless Elegance Redefined
Walk the line between fine art and high fashion. Inspired by the legends of the silver screen and the pages of Vogue, these sessions are for the woman who wants to command the frame. Sharp, cinematic, and undeniably iconic.
Boudoir Photography
Celebrate Your Sensual Self
A celebration of the skin you’re in. Our Boudoir sessions are a quiet sanctuary designed for self-discovery and soft-focus luxury. It’s more than a photo shoot; it’s an invitation to see your own strength and softness in a whole new light.
The Conversion is Simple.
Stop waiting for the “perfect time” to feel confident. Confidence is the result of this experience, not a prerequisite.
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The Elite Studio Difference …
We avoid cookie cutter photography by building every shoot around your personal ideas and refining them into a polished, cohesive concept. Our deep understanding of the distinct lighting, posing, and mood required for pinup, glamour, and boudoir ensures your results are always authentic and meet a professional magazine standard. Because our work is consistently publication quality, we also offer the unique opportunity for magazine submissions if you are looking for editorial exposure.
Andrew Merefield is the creative heart of Elite Studio and brings over thirty years of experience to every session. As a graduate of the Qld College of Art, he blends formal expertise with a warm and friendly approach to make you feel like a star. He is deeply inspired by the classic beauty of mid century pinup and Hollywood glamour legends. Andrew loves the collaborative process and focuses on capturing your unique personality so you can walk away feeling extraordinary and surprised by your own beauty.
Ginger LaBelle
“Oh wow!
I have just pulled out my computer to message you.
I have been looking through the photos but kept adding more choices, rather than subtracting….
Thank you again Andrew, I really enjoyed this concept and it was a lot of fun. The photos are so beautiful, you are a real talent!”
Ali Amalfi
“I have done quite a few studio and on-location shoots with Elite Studio and every one has been so much fun and I’ve left feeling like a pinup goddess – with a few magazine covers to boot!”
Lola LaFlurr
“Before the shoot began, I was nervous. I was running late and hadn’t done a photo shoot for over 20 years. Performing on stage is one thing, but posing one on one is completely another! About halfway through, something clicked — I started to get back into the zone. You really helped me relax back into it.
The first time I saw my finished photos, I was amazed. They were all so beautiful. They were exactly what I wanted and had in mind. What surprised me the most was how you managed to wrangle such beautiful shots out of a frazzled sparkly ball of nerves.
If a friend asked me what it was like to do a pinup shoot, I’d say, jump right into it. Don’t be shy and give yourself a chance to sparkle.”
JKRetro JKBridal
Working with Andrew for my location Bridal Shoot for JK Bridal with JK Retro Dresses was fantastic, the shoot was exactly what I was after, the day went smoothly and Andrew’s eye for detail including the framing of the images and suggestions for different ideas was brilliant, resulting in stunning images that have made a huge impact for my new branding – JK Bridal
Peachy Patra
Absolutely loved bringing this sweet pastel-dream vision to life with you Andrew!
Thank you for your creative eye and for making this shoot feel so effortless and magical. Such a joy to create this pinup magic together