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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 Senior portraits: Dowses Beach
    Cape Cod beaches, senior portraits
    Cape Cod Senior portraits: Dowses Beach
    Apr 6, 2016

    I absolutely love it when seniors bring props to their session! There’s no better way to make a portrait all about you, than to share something you love…

  • Cape Cod portrait beach: Sesuit Harbor, Dennis
    Cape Cod beaches, children, families, visit Cape Cod
    Cape Cod portrait beach: Sesuit Harbor, Dennis
    Mar 31, 2016

    Beaches on the Cape are funny, they each have their own following. People will call me and tell me they absolutely have to have their portrait taken on…

  • Cape Cod portrait beach: Crowe’s Pasture
    a dog’s life, Cape Cod beaches, families, maternity, portrait tips, senior portraits, travels with my camera, visit Cape Cod
    Cape Cod portrait beach: Crowe’s Pasture
    Mar 15, 2016

    Crowe’s Pasture, on the bay side in East Dennis, is one of my favorite beaches in the mid Cape. It’s a great beach for Cape Cod portraits, it…

  • Cape Cod rambles, children, families, senior portraits
    Family Portraits on Cape Cod
    Feb 22, 2016

    I love winter on the Cape. I truly do. I love how quiet it is. I love having time to sew “I love you’s” for my husband, I…

  • a greener life, Sarah creates…
    Love.
    Feb 12, 2016

    Love is really the most important thing. Really. What else can even come close? So my wish for you today is love. May you be surrounded with love.…

  • families, portrait tips, what to wear
    Cape Cod beach portrait clothing ideas
    Jan 30, 2016

    What should I wear to my Cape Cod family beach portrait? Probably my most asked question. Followed by, what do we do if the weather is bad? Or sometimes,…

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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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