Born in 1958 and raised in Antigua, West Indies, Sarah Louise Nicholson was exposed to photography at an early age through her father’s (Desmond Nicholson) passion for photography documenting his explorations of the Caribbean in the 1950’s as a yacht captain.
Sarah took her first photo class in 6th grade and continued passionately studying with Diz Bensley at Phillips Andover Academy. During her college years at University of Southern California she pursued environmental studies, then returned to Antigua to work in her family’s chandlery business and to create batik and salt dye fiber arts.
While raising three children, Kelsey, Kai and Marley, with her husband Roger Reed, aka Roger the Jester, Sarah continued her photography. She also was a doula, providing labor support and post partum care for families.
The experience of witnessing the power and sacredness of the birthing process along with being an active member of women’s circles has nurtured Sarah’s appreciation for the mystery and beauty of women. Inspired by an image from a dream along with the encouragement and technical support from her husband, Sarah has developed a unique technique to create yoni mandalas from her digital photographs.