Little Sydney Lives Exhibition

Little Sydney Lives is the City of Sydney’s children’s photography competition.

Seen through fresh eyes, Sydney's youngest photographers share their unique perspective on life.

Captured by budding photographers aged 5 to 12, this collection reimagines the ordinary wit boundless curiosity and a sense of wonder. The images invite us to slow down and appreciated the unique ways that children see, experience and connect with the world around us.

See the finalist images up close in Customs House, level 2.

2026 Finalists

• Esther Chaiwichai

• Yujin Chang

• Olive Crystal

• Alexander D'Ambra

• Riley Lam Yan Foon

• Liam Kacprzak

• Lois Lee-Gough

• Hunor Leier

• Frankie Macedone

• Martina Vieytes Pascual

• Zali Peek

• Leonard Rambaut

• Greta Rochford

• Georgie Shrimpton

• Emily Spencer

• Kira Studdert

• Dylan Veer

• Myra Waghela

• Hayden Theodore Yip

• Derrick Zhong

Little Sydney Lives is produced by the City of Sydney as part of Art & About Sydney, an ongoing program of temporary art projects in unusual spaces. 

Little Sydney Lives is sponsored by OM System.

Finalist images pictured:

• Chasing Summer by Dylan Veer

• Portrait of Pina Rose by Frankie Macedone

• Temper Tantrum on Track by Alexander D'Ambra

• Sharing Fun at the Beach by Hayden Theodore Yip