ABOUT — Tilly Nelson Commercial Lifestyle & Kids Fashion Photographer

Tilly Nelson | Photographer | She/Her

Bi-coastal. Vancouver, Toronto - Canada// London - England.

As a commercial lifestyle, fashion and portrait photographer my work is about pushing the industry to create inclusive and diverse imagery in a way that normalizes inclusion.

My view is that it’s no longer good enough to just be diverse, we have to come together to create safe and inclusive productions that increase representation for all. My love for working with people allows for my images to cater to a range of clients that are also passionate about increasing representation. We should be approaching projects in a way that allows us to grow and learn from the communities we are representing.

As I push to lead that change in the industry, the saying ‘not about us without us’ stands as one of the core pillars of every project I work on. I’m known for approaching projects from an inclusive angle and bringing a kind and gentle approach to set.

In 2022 I was a part of the core team that created Canada’s first exclusively inclusive talent agency and now work closely with the 2 biggest inclusive talent agencies in the world. Together we have been a part of conversations about inclusion for international campaigns. See my work on inclusion here.

Canadian Agent for Fashion: snejina@alaeria.com

Select Client and Awards List:

Official Selection for International Photography Awards 2024
Shortlisted for the Communication Arts award 2024
Solo Exhibition in Capture Festival 2024
Named one of Vancouvers Best Portrait Photographers by Best in Vancouver
Photographer in Residence for Langara College Jan ‘24-Apr ‘24

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation // Canucks Autism Network //Childrens Hearing and Speech Centre // EcoJustice // Kindred Studio // Lululemon // Readers Digest // Specsavers // Vancouver International Children’s Festival // University of British Columbia // Wētā FX +45 others

Recent News Features: Greenpeace // Environmental Defence // CBC NEWS //CBC Listen//Global News// CityNews //

*I respectfully recognise that I am fortunate to work and play on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

5 Stars *****

“I had the privilege of working with Tilly recently, and I can confidently say that her work shines through in every image she creates. Tilly's ability to connect on a deeper level is truly remarkable. The empathy she brings to her work allows her to capture not just moments, but emotions and stories. It's as if she has an innate understanding of the people and scenes she photographs. She masterfully creates a comfortable space where moments unfold naturally. Her patience and dedication to allowing the perfect shot to manifest is a testament to her commitment to her craft. In a world flooded with visuals, Tilly's work is a breath of fresh air. It's not just photography; it's a journey, an experience, and an exploration of stories waiting to be told.
Thank you, Tilly, for sharing your vision and creating images that resonate deeply.”