Who is Nikki McLennan?

Lion & Cub Photography is headed up by acclaimed photographer Nikki McLennan, whose work has been commended for its technical and artistic strength for over 23 years. An alumni of National Art School, Nikki has won several awards, including Australian Small Business Champions (2023); NSW Creative Entrepreneur (2021) Ausmumprenuer; the City of Sydney Excellence in Microbusiness (2021) and the Project Wall at the Australian Centre for Photography, Shutterbug, (2007) in Paddington, City of Sydney’s seminal Art & About, program in Hyde Park (2004, 2016).

Her work is routinely exhibited in Australia and overseas, and she is a published writer for Capture magazine, detailing her experience as a photographer.

The Lion & Cub team are resourceful, meticulous and knowledgeable, and we are industry leaders in style and technical approach.  Our props are sourced from around Australia.

Nikki’s passion is connecting with people to tell the story through incredible photography of your life, your family or your business.

“With over 23 years experience in photographic portraiture, I’ve learnt that my talent lies in soulful, imagery that makes you feel, that tells your story. I have always found it easy to connect with people, and knowing that I can capture a moment of their lives for ever is all the inspiration I need to do what I do with love and gratitude.
Nikki McLennan
Photographer

Awards

2022

Winner GOLD Medal - Australian Small Business Champions

2021

Winner City of Sydney - Business Australia/Excellence in Microbusiness

2019

Winner GOLD Medal - Ausmumpreneur / NSW Creative Entrepreneur

2019

Highly Commended - Monochrome Photography Awards

2007

Finalist - Paddington Shutterbug Photography Awards

2001

Winner - Australian Centre for Photography / Project Wall

Exhibitions

2020

Tortuga Studios - St Peters / Kaleidoscopic

2019

Tortuga Studios - St Peters / There goes the Neighborhood

2018

Tortuga Studios - St Peters / Dystopia & There Goes the Neighbourhood

2016

Art & About - Hyde Park / Australian Life

2020

Incubator Studios - Redfern / Rock & Roll Photography

2004

Art & About - Hyde Park / Australian Life

2001

First Draft Gallery - Sydney / Emerging

2000

National Art School - Darlinghurst / Graduate Show

Published articles

2015

Capture Magazine - The Art of Newborn Photography

2015

Capture Magazine - The Digital File Dilemma

2014

Capture Magazine - Contemporary Trends in Nude Portraiture

Our Creative Studios

Tortuga Studios