Award-winning and instinctively creative, Lion & Cub Photography crafts imagery that feels cinematic and deeply personal. From the city’s raw energy to the stillness of the coast or the wild beauty of the bush, we bring experience, calm precision, and an artist’s eye—so every frame tells your story with soul.
Your wedding photographer should be someone you trust—someone you feel comfortable with and genuinely connect to. Before the wedding, we meet to discuss your venue and vision, and for those choosing our top Platinum Collection, Nikki offers a complimentary couple shoot. This session allows us to capture the intimacy and connection between you, understand your style, how you move together, and pinpoint the moments that matter most—so on your wedding day, the photography feels effortless, natural, and beautifully authentic.
Trust us – you’ll have a million other things to think about, so you need someone who knows what they are doing and who will work well with your guests as well as your bridal party.
From sultry glamour shots to raucous party pics on the dancefloor, Lion + Cub’s lead photographer Nikki McLennan is a self-confessed wedding romantic who is guaranteed to shed a tear during the speeches, then groove to the tunes with you for epic action shots! Nikki is trained to see a private joke between the groomsmen, the traditional elegance of grandparents, the naughty toddler on a sugar high AND ‘the kiss’ – she’ll capture them all with a grin on her face!
2 hrs of professional photography
High resolution online gallery of images
8 x 10 inch frame or set of 10 prints
4 hrs of professional photography
High resolution online gallery of images
16 x 24 inch frame or set of 20 prints
6 hrs of professional photography
High resolution online gallery of images
30-minute couple shoot or a Bridal Boudoir session with Lioness Photography
8 x 8 inch mini album
10 hrs
60-minute couple shoot or a Bridal Boudoir session with Lioness Photography
Two photographers or Nikki plus some videography*
Bespoke Album with 25 pages and custom cover design
High resolution online gallery of images
The Silver Collection includes a handcrafted framed artwork piece, perfect for turning one of your favourite wedding photographs into something tangible and lasting. With its elegant arched mat and beautifully finished frame, it is designed to complement your home while serving as a daily reminder of the love, beauty and emotion of your day.
The Gold and Platinum Collections include a bespoke layflat album — a timeless heirloom designed to tell the story of your wedding with beauty and intention. Printed on archival fine art matte paper for exquisite detail and rich, true-to-life colour, each album is handcrafted, bound and presented with exceptional care. Complete with white cotton gloves, an album care guide and a certificate of authenticity, it is a keepsake made not just to be viewed, but to be treasured and passed down.
Explore a curated collection of weddings from every season, setting, and style. Each story is captured with creativity, artistry, and an eye for the moments that make your day uniquely yours.
Secure your date with a signed contract and small deposit. Early booking is recommended, especially for peak seasons, and I take bookings up to 18 months in advance.
Yes! Our Platinum Collection includes an engagement session to capture your connection and style before the big day. Or for something a little more saucy, go for the Gold Collection which includes a bridal boudoir session with Lioness Photography (aka the sister brand to Lion & Cub!)
Sydney, Southern Highlands, South Coast, and Blue Mountains—urban, coastal, or bush settings. The usual radius is 60 kms from Sydney, outside of this, a small travel fee and accommodation are required.
Cinematic, fine-art, and deeply personal—focused on real moments, connection, and storytelling. Nikki brings experience, calm energy and a sharp eye for magic. I love black and white documentary style images and can even shoot a few rolls of film for those who know and love the sheer beauty of old-style portraits.
A curated collection of fully edited, high-resolution images that tell the story of your day. Lion & Cub Photography offers custom quotes alongside the packages here above/below, so once I have more information, I can send you a personalised quote. Do you want photography for 6-10 hours or are you having a simple elopement with just two hours required? This will determine how many images you get. As a guide, every hour = 100 edited images.
Yes and each package has products or includes albums or wall art. There are add-ons of course for each package and you can find those here. Lion & Cub’s wedding albums are fully customisable, with luxe covers, superb fonts and the option to include your vows and even the signature colours of your bouquet. Built to last generations, they hold your story in stunning detail and are a legacy of your family history.
Albums can be added to your gift registry, with guests able to purchase a voucher online, giving you something rare, meaningful, and striking.
Wedding couples can also choose a 12-month payment plan, so your album arrives on your first anniversary, ready to relive every frame.
You will receive a sneak peek of photos a few days after the wedding to share on social media. The full photographic galleries are delivered around eight weeks after being carefully edited to our fine-art standard.
Absolutely! We celebrate love in all its forms and love working on weddings that reflect your personalities and tastes! See our Featured Weddings.
Absolutely! Through Lioness Photography, I craft daring, empowering sessions that celebrate your confidence, beauty, and individuality. Think of me as your cheerleader, guiding you to pose with your veil to create stunning fine art portraits. Many brides love using their photos as a sexy, unforgettable surprise for the groom on their wedding day, creating tasteful, striking images that are as bold as you are! This is offered in the Gold Package.
Not always. One photographer can capture your day beautifully, in most situations. Two photographers are only recommended when it’s physically impossible to be in two places at once—like if both partners are getting ready at locations more than 30 minutes apart, or if your coverage is 10 hours. You don’t need a second shooter just to get variety—we move seamlessly throughout the day to capture every meaningful moment, from the quiet, intimate details to the big, unforgettable moments.
Yes! Our wedding videography captures your day in motion, preserving the emotions, movement, and energy of every moment. This is offered in the Platinum Package or can be an add-on to the Gold Package – send us more information of what you require. We offer 1-minute films of speeches or the first dance to 3-minute mini films showcasing the highlights of your day.
Absolutely. Nikki has been in the game for 25 years and has networks with incredible florists, caterers, jewellers, and videographers who do incredible work – plus we have worked together so the communication is seamless.
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