Nancy Borowick

Nancy Borowick (USA) is an American documentary photographer, author, speaker and educator whose work explores family, illness, grief, resilience and the ways people care for one another. With a background in anthropology and photojournalism, she approaches photography through empathy, curiosity and long-term connection, seeking not only to document people’s experiences but to understand the relationships and emotions that shape them.

Nancy is best known for The Family Imprint, a deeply personal project documenting her parents while they were both living with cancer. What began as a way to spend more time with her mother grew into an intimate family collaboration and a record of love, humour, caregiving, loss and everyday life. Moving between the roles of daughter, caregiver and photographer, Nancy used the camera not only to preserve memories, but also to remain present and find purpose during a period of profound uncertainty. The work has been exhibited internationally and published as a book, creating conversations around illness, grief, memory and healing.

Alongside her photography, Nancy is a passionate educator and speaker who shares the personal and ethical lessons behind her work. Now living with her family on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, she continues to explore new creative directions and the possibilities of making work rooted not only in difficult experiences, but also in curiosity, connection and joy.