Nancy Tillberg is a Canadian photographer, speaker, and creative entrepreneur based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and the founder of Shine Photo Studio. With nearly three decades of experience in forensic identification and a background in photographing over 1,000 handcrafted teddy bears during her years as a published author and maker, Nancy brings a rare blend of technical precision and artistic storytelling to her work.
At Shine Photo Studio, she specializes in expressive portrait experiences for families, dancers, athletes, and children, creating both "Express Sessions" and immersive White Glove productions that feel cinematic, imaginative, and deeply personal. Her signature approach blends boutique quality with accessible pricing, allowing more families to see themselves beautifully and confidently represented.
Nancy is also the creator of the Boutique Volume philosophy, a business model designed to help photographers build sustainable, service-driven studios without sacrificing creativity or profitability. A frequent speaker at photography conventions across North America, she is known for her practical wisdom, bold industry insight, and heartfelt belief that serving people through portraiture is both an art and a privilege.
Her studio mascot, a baby phoenix named Sparky, reflects her brand mantra: Rise. Shine. Radiate.
