Lion & Cub Photography is headed up by acclaimed photographer Nikki McLennan, whose work has been commended for its technical and artistic strength for over 22 years. An alumni of National Art School, Nikki has won several awards, including GOLD in the NSW Creative Entrepreneur (2021) hosted by 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), and the Mono awards.

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. Alongside all relevant training and certification [Working w/ Children/OH+S etc], Lion & Cub’s photographers are trained in the safety of newborns and posing babies appropriately, and attend a yearly Newborn Photography conference. Our props are sourced from around Australia and most are handmade in neutral tones from natural fibres, which will compliment any styling choices and interiors.