Nancy Borowick facts for kids

Nancy Borowick was born in 1985 in Chappaqua, New York. She is an American artist, photographer, and author. Nancy studied photography at the International Center of Photography. Her work often shows family life and personal stories. She explores how people connect with, remember, and cope with losing loved ones.

Her book, The Family Imprint, came out in 2017. It uses photos and other items to share the story of her parents. Both of her parents were diagnosed with a serious type of cancer. They passed away within one year of each other. Nancy's work has been shown in many art shows in the United States and other countries.

The Family Imprint: A Special Book

Nancy Borowick started her project The Family Imprint while studying at the International Center of Photography. She began taking pictures of her mother after she was diagnosed with serious cancer. The photos mostly show her parents at different times. They capture moments of joy, sadness, and even Nancy's own wedding. The book also includes pictures from her parents' funerals.

Nancy found it hard to get publishers interested in printing her book. Many thought the topic was too sad or dark. To show that people would want to read her book, Nancy started a Kickstarter campaign. This campaign raised over $65,000. This money helped cover costs for printing, sharing the book, and hiring a publishing agent. The book was finally published in 2017.

Awards and Recognition

Nancy Borowick has received many awards for her photography and her book. These awards recognize her talent and the important stories she tells.

2018

• Humanitarian Award by the Women That Soar organization
• German Photo Book Award for The Family Imprint, Bronze Prize

2017

• PDN Photo Annual Book Prize, The Family Imprint
• International Photo Awards, 1st prize in Documentary Books & 2nd prize in People
• NPR Favorite Visual Stories of 2017
• Wall Street Journal Book Shelf 2017 for The Family Imprint
• Photo-Eye Best Books of 2017 for The Family Imprint
• Women Photograph, Best Books of 2017 for The Family Imprint

2016

• World Press Photo, 2nd prize, Long Term Projects category, Amsterdam
• Finalist, World Report Award, Milan, Italy

2015

• National Geographic + Visura contest, USA
• Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic Portraiture

2014

• Eddie Adams Workshop Award- Innovation in Visual Storytelling, USA
• Emerging Photographer Magazine, USA
• New York Photo Festival, Photo World, USA
• Lens Culture Top 5 Emerging Talent, exhibition in Spain, Japan & UK
• Best of ASMP 2014 featured photographer, USA