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Nancy Borowick

Nancy Borowick

Nancy Borowick is an internationally renowned photographer, author, teacher, and speaker, bringing her personal stories to universities, hospitals, oncology units, and community groups globally.

Nancy is a Sony Artisan of Imagery and a graduate of the International Center of Photography. She has told the intimate stories of people and places from every corner of the globe, winning her major accolades and awards such as World Press Photo, Pictures of the Year International, and most recently, the Humanitarian Award from the organization Women That Soar for her photography and recent monograph, The Family Imprint.

Over the last decade, Nancy has narrowed the focus of her work, telling stories of health, struggle, and personal relationships, using compassion, humility, and trust as tools to connect with her subjects and explore their lives. Her work has been featured in numerous newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, National Geographic, NPR, Time magazine, CNN, Bloomberg, Stern magazine, and the Wall Street Journal.

Originally from New York, Nancy resides on the island of St. John in the USVI with her husband, two sons, and island dog Einstein.

Archive Exhibitions Featuring Nancy Borowick

The Loss Mother’s Stone

Brooklyn Bridge Park – Emily Warren Roebling Plaza
 archive : 2025

The Loss Mother’s Stone by Nancy Borowick is a poignant and intimate photo essay that explores the emotional devastation experienced by mothers who have had stillbirths, highlighting their grief, resilience, and the complex journeys of loss and healing.

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The Family Imprint

Brooklyn Bridge Park – Emily Warren Roebling Plaza
 archive : 2017

“The Family Imprint” is an intimate story of my family, as my parents underwent parallel treatments for stage-four cancer.

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