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Sarah Jane Thornington, Cape Cod portrait photographer, artivist, and seeker of wonder…

beach portraits June – October

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…and I think to myself, what a wonderful world…

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? – Mary Oliver

mom and dad with three small children in the beach grass at the golden hour

family portraits

because it’s always the best time for a family portrait, look at how cute they are right now..

senior girl in front of ocean looking down

senior photos

such an exciting time to be a senior; everything is changing, everything is just beginning, time to celebrate you and who you are right now.

large family group in front of ocean laughing

Cape Cod generational portraits

You’re all together in one place, who knew there could be so much love (and so much laughter) all together in one place. The perfect time for a portrait…

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casual head shots of woman in studio

commercial work

casual business portraits and team photos in studio or on location; exhibition photography; and more…

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artivism – public art

I believe in finding wonder everywhere we can, I believe in science, in love, in climate change and that awareness brings change. Inquire for public art commissions.

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artivism – workshops & shows

Finding the wonder means sharing that wonder, available for community and private art classes, collaborative weaving, and programs. Please inquire

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Latest Articles

  • Cape Cod beaches, Cape Cod rambles, families, what to wear
    Cape Cod family portraits
    Aug 24, 2018

    Is it fair to say that Cape Cod is the perfect location to have your family portraits taken? Perhaps not, but it certainly does have some fantastic spots.…

  • my favorite senior portrait ever
    senior portraits, teen life, Uncategorized, what to wear
    my favorite senior portrait ever
    Aug 8, 2018

    Now I know, you’re not allowed to have favorites in much of life. But this year, my favorite person in the entire world is a rising senior. I…

  • families, what to wear
    Cape Cod Family Portraits 101
    Jul 2, 2018

    Sometimes I do a little homework for my family sessions, scout out locations, find shade in the middle of the day, you know, those sorts of things. But…

  • Cape Cod rambles, scenes around the Cape
    and so begins summer
    May 29, 2018

    The start of summer is always so exciting, you never know exactly where the path is going to take you… Will you find new adventures? new friendships? new…

  • Sarah creates…
    Happy Mother’s Day
    May 13, 2018

    Sending all of the mothers love. Today and always.

  • Cape Cod rambles
    A happiness hack
    May 9, 2018

    Who doesn’t need a little tip now and then to be happier? Or a happiness hack as they say. I needed a new podcast for my gym workout…

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The Studio by the Sea

Ebb the Tide available for shows, workshops and commissions world-wide

Sarahbird Adventures – world-wide small group travel for women – next up Kenya 2027

photographing in Chatham, Eastham, Wellfleet, Hyannisport, Cotuit and Cape-wide

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Recent Posts

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  • the magic that is Cold Storage beach
  • a ring ceremony
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The Studio by the Sea, Main Street, Hyannis, Cape Cod

Email : hello @ thestudiobythesea.com

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