Sara Saxton is a American-British photographer, originally from Minnesota and now based in the mountains of Montana. She comes from a long line of makers, teachers, engineers, and entrepreneurs-people who build things with care and curiosity.
From a young age, creativity was her sanctuary. She spent her childhood coloring, painting, listening to music, and taking photos. This lead to getting messy, making mistakes, and learning through play. It was never about being perfect—it was about processing the world through art.
Saxton Studios began in 2018 as a side project, photographing friends and building something small and heartfelt. While studying at Montana State University's School of Film & Photography, Sara deepened her creative foundation as a young adult. While she was attending photography schoolI she was managing a local shop; this is where she discovered a passion for helping small businesses bring their stories to life through imagery.
In 2022, she made the leap into full-time photography, offering portraits and brand visuals for thoughtful, creative people and small Montana businesses. Today, her work continues to reflect the heart of that early creative spark-honest, expressive, and made to last.
Sara hopes that each person who walks through her door will feel seen and taken care of every step of the way.
Image by Danielle Lopez
Studio Muse, Snack Supervisor, Emotional Support Extraordinaire
We’re not quite sure how Birdie ended up at the Stafford Animal Shelter-but Sara knew right away they were meant to be a pair. Birdie has become a trusted sidekick on photo shoots and occasionally hopping into the frame when it feels right. She is sure to greet clients like old friends.
She doesn't ask for much-just a bit of sun, some river time, and to be with her people.
Music is woven into Sara’s creative process—a quiet constant in her schoolhouse studio. For her, sound & image are cut from the same cloth, each a way to remember, to feel, and to return.
