Sarah Claxton is a Washington DC based photographer. She began her career while living in the Middle East in 1998. Upon returning to the states, Sarah enrolled in the acclaimed Brooks Institute of Photographic Arts & Sciences.  In 2003, she interned and worked with photographer Mary Ellen Mark in New York. .

Sarah works regularly in the Washington area, specializing in Commercial and Editorial photography.  In addition to freelancing Sarah is Deputy Photo Editor for a national magazine. Her clients include Sports Illustrated, Northern Virginia Magazine, On Tap Magazine, friends, local musicians (and anyone else that hires her).  Her work is featured in “Cuba: Framing Time,” a collection of photo-essays co-published by  Sarah Claxton and Brooks Institute.

Sarah's current position requires her to photograph consistently, produce, art direct and edit still photo shoots. She is pretty handy to have on set. In the past Sarah acted as the Photography Coordinator for Feld Entertainment.  This entailed producing photo-shoots, art directing, editing and retouching for the company's three productions:  Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey, Disney on Ice and Disney Live.  Yes, Sarah has a lot of experience.  Yes, Sarah knows some clowns.

When she's not working, Sarah enjoys hanging out with friends, seeing rock shows and is trying to learn how to ride a bike in the city.  Any help is appreciated - she is terrified.  Sarah's friends call her "mammal".  If visiting the DC area, you should take a look at the small mammal exhibit at the Natural History Museum.  They are small and ferocious.