Award-winning Sydney Portrait Photographer

Hi there! I’m Nikki McLennan, award-winning Sydney Portrait Photographer and the face behind the camera of Lion and Cub Photography. I’m passionate about creating soulful imagery that tells a story; your story. Because as a Mum of two gorgeous and mischievous boys, I know how quickly times passes. Your children are forever growing and constantly changing. So to capture a unique moment in their life, to freeze that moment forever in a stunning portrait, it’s truly a gift.

And it’s a gift I want to share with you.

Sydney Portrait Photographer

Here at Lion and Cub Photography, Sydney, we’re dedicated to creating lasting memories, lifelong keepsakes, and capturing your family’s individual unique personalities. It doesn’t matter if you’re a newly engaged couple, getting married, expecting your first baby, or wanting beautiful family portraits.
We offer a luxurious boutique photography experience for all of life’s most special moments.

Are you ready to document life’s special moments with a Sydney portrait photography experience?

Nikki McLennan

AWARD WINNING PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

Lulu Campbell

DESIGNER & RETOUCHER

Why choose Lion & Cub for your portrait photography?

A photograph. It’s a moment in time, a journey to the past, a memory of a loved one, their laughter, their tears. It’s a precious moment from the past revisited through a photograph.

Sydney Portrait Photographer

At Lion & Cub, we have years of professional experience. With an artist’s eye and a knack of making our clients comfortable and at ease, we capture natural moments and genuine emotions in stunning portraits.

 

Lion & Cub capture all the most significant moments in life. We offer family portraits, wedding photography, maternity and newborn photos, as well as business and personal branding photography. Whatever you need, we provide beautiful portraits for every occasion.

 

What people say about us

“Hi Nikki, I just want to tell you all of my friends love my newborn photos! I had a wonderful time during the photo shoot. Your images really are so beautiful! Thank you for giving me such special memories of my first baby. I will treasure them forever.”
Vicki
“Hi Nikki, I am so glad we chose you to take photos of both my pregnancies and two babies! We felt so comfortable and relaxed with you, and you have captured such amazing photos for us to treasure always. Everyone comments on our wall art!”
Clare
“We booked in for a pregnancy and newborn photo shoot with Lion & Cub Photography. My husband and I were a bit apprehensive about it but Nikki made us feel instantly welcome. It was such a relaxed feel in her studio were she did the shoot."
Maria

Google Reviews

R Ken
R Ken
2023-04-05
I recently had an amazing family photoshoot with Nikki from Lion & Cub Photography at the beach, including our daughters. From planning to execution, the entire experience was remarkable. Nikki's guidance on outfits and color coordination was invaluable, and her professionalism put us at ease. What stood out was the in-person design consultation, where we collaborated to create unique artwork for our home. The final product, a beautiful cluster of frames, captured the essence of the beach session. Nikki managed our kids exceptionally well during the photoshoot, making it enjoyable and relaxed for everyone. Her friendly demeanor and artistic eye resulted in stunning images. I wholeheartedly recommend Lion & Cub Photography for personalized, memorable family photography experiences. Nikki's passion, attention to detail, and commitment to client satisfaction make her the perfect choice for capturing cherished moments.
Adrian Bilinsky
Adrian Bilinsky
2023-03-26
Extremely happy with the photography!!! They look amazing, Nikki was full of great ideas and made it a very enjoyable experience. I was a little nervous about the event but everything turned out better than I could have hoped for! Highly recommend! A+++++
H Morgan-Harris
H Morgan-Harris
2023-03-14
Nikki is highly proficient as a photographer and educator, striking a comfortable balance for students while ensuring highly professional results.
Penelope Turner
Penelope Turner
2023-03-10
We used Nikki to get a couple of professional headshots done for our work. She was fab! Met us at a convenient location. She was super quick and efficient. The headshots were awesome - we were so happy with how they came out!
Kaylie Jay
Kaylie Jay
2023-03-08
We used Nikki for a newborn photoshoot. I'm not the sort of person who usually does photo shoots but we actually really enjoyed the experience, it was very relaxed and Nikki really helped us feel at ease and was great with the baby. We loved the photos as well and will be back with our next one.
Sue Paterson
Sue Paterson
2023-03-08
Love the headshots Nikki took of me - exactly what I was after
Kylie Dyer
Kylie Dyer
2023-03-01
Nikki made the session fun and engaged our children so well. Nikki catered to all our needs and requests. All our photos are beautiful. Thank you Nikki!
PNS Group
PNS Group
2023-02-14
Nikki done photography for our multiple events since last 7 years. Very punctual, efficient and recessional . Her quality of works is also outstanding. Highly recommended. Thanks Nikki for your support and make our events memorable.
Nitasha Chaudhary
Nitasha Chaudhary
2023-01-19
Wonderful high quality images all created in a relaxed environment. Nikki was great at juggling the moods of two kids under 4 and capturing genuine moments. A fabulous Mother’s Day gift. Highly recommend.
Melanie Riding
Melanie Riding
2022-11-06
We got our Christmas photos here and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. The photoshoot was fun, Nikki was super welcoming and the photos are better then we imagined they would turn out. She even managed to capture my 17-year-old smiling and had my 6-year-old giggling through-out. The turnaround was super quick as well! Thoroughly recommend - thanks Nikki.

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Nikki McLennan is a finalist for Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2022