Exploring quiet moments
of awareness
Fine art photographer, author, poet
Current Projects
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Sojourn
10 days changed it all. From the busy streets of the city, to the vast wilderness of the mountains, the Pacific Northwest held nothing back.
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Oceanscapes Project
Available exclusively through Candita Clayton Gallery, this collection features more than 40 cyanotype prints inspired by the coastal landscapes of Rhode Island.
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Fuzzy's Fine Guitars
A small collection of musical instrument portraits photographed at Fuzzy’s Fine Guitars. This collection is featured in my studio at 47 High Street in Westerly.
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Florals
Something pretty is coming this way.
New collection of Spring Florals.Coming soon.
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Cityscapes
From a sleepy town to the busy city, dive into an experience which has had a profound change on the woman behind the lens.
Coming soon.
What’s on
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Stonington Gallery, new summer exhibition, The Velvet Mill, 32 Bayview Avemue, Stonington, CT.
S. Lawhorne Photography Studio July Opening & Book Birthday,
July 3, 5-8pm, 47 High Street, Westerly, RIVines and Finds at Newport Vineyard, July 21, 5-8pm, Newport RI.
S. Lawhorne Photography Studio August Opening and Floral Collection Launch, August 7, 5-8pm, 47 High Street, Westerly, RI.
Foral Collection - coming soon
Discover the ephemerality of nature with this brand new collection of floral cyanotypes. a nearly 200 year old process comes to life, illustrating a beautiful assortment of spring flowers found in coastal New England.
Paired with unique antique frames, these original pieces are truly one of a kind.
If you’d like to see a preview of the collection, join my inner circle and receive news and updates in your inbox.
Interested in private lessons?
Cyanotype for beginners coming soon
Lessons will include:
• creating an internegative from either film or digital images
• mixing chemistry, coating paper or other surfaces
• getting the perfect exposure
• how to develop your cyanotypes
• ideas for experimentation.
Fees will include all materials, the use of my supplies during the class - and chemistry, paper, brush to take home so you can continue the practice.
Want to join the wait list?
Do you love art
that tells a story?
Are you looking for something truly special?
My unique landscape photography prints are more than just a snapshot. Each cyanotype is hand-coated with emulsion and exposed individually creating a original work of art. My black and white fine art photography prints are printed using archival inks with beautiful handmade paper. Every image is a story in itself: an observation of a peaceful moment in time, which has made its way from my lens to your walls.
Commissions
Photography with purpose.
Created collaboratively.
Every commission begins with a conversation. Whether you're an artist, musician, entrepreneur, or creative business, my goal is to understand your vision and create photographs that feel authentic, thoughtful, and unmistakably yours. I don't simply document a moment or product—I create images that tell your story.
In the Studio
Sarah runs a studio located at 47 High Street in Westerly, RI.
An award-winning fine art photographer and author, her contemplative photography has been seen in numerous exhibitions and galleries throughout greater New England as well as being published in local and national publications.
You can view artwork on display during open hours on Friday evenings or by appointment.
Reach out to set up a time to stop by, or attend one of the First Friday openings.
Studio Openings
First Friday of every month
5-8pm
Be the first to see new work, hear the stories behind the art, find out about recent inspirations and upcoming events.
Sojourn Project
I’m thrilled to be published in the newest F-Stop Magazine. Out of 3,800 submissions, 375 were selected, including 3 of mine from project Sojourn. Learn more about the inspiration behind the project and view a selection of photographs.
Poetry & Writing
An avid writer, of both of poetry and essays, my favorite writing form is the senryu. A style of poem similar to a haiku, but which deals with human nature rather than Mother Nature. These short poems focus on the human condition, making readers think about life from a new perspective. Sometimes the writings are funny, sometimes tinged with sadness, and at other times they are simple declarations of what it means to be human in the modern world.
My explorations of senryu and short form poetry have been featured in national and international journals.
Having self-published my first book, Mystery & Manifestations, I am finalizing a second, Sojourn, which was a project created during a pivotal journey to the Pacific Northwest in 2025.
Where Art Meets Spirit
A blog where you’ll find writings about the art world, including film and camera reviews, practical advice for creatives, behind the scenes stories, and personal reflections on life and art.
The Story Behind A Photograph, Part 1.
A foggy morning, an uncertain start, and a fleeting break in the clouds. Sarah’s reflection on a trip to Cape Cod traces how a photograph becomes more than an image, rooted in attention, memory, and presence.