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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

  • children
    An Adriana day
    Oct 14, 2014

    My favorite person was born today. 14 years ago. On the day she was born, the sun was shining and it was nearly 80 degrees. My mom called…

  • high school life, senior portraits
    Alex – Cape Cod Senior Portraits on the beach
    Sep 8, 2014

    So it’s a common saying on Cape Cod, if you don’t like the weather, just wait a minute. As I was driving to Alex’ portrait session on South…

  • On being a teenager:  Cape Cod portraits
    children, high school life
    On being a teenager: Cape Cod portraits
    Aug 5, 2014

    Sasha was such fun to photograph. We took portraits of her to celebrate her journey into the teenage years, and to celebrate her becoming a Bat Mitzvah. I…

  • children, families
    Cape Cod Child Photographer: Millway Beach
    Jul 15, 2014

    I had so much fun photographing these truly beautiful cousins at Millway Beach in Barnstable. They were gorgeous, and silly and fun, and made my job so easy! Family…

  • community photographer, senior portraits
    Cape Cod Senior Photos
    Jul 8, 2014

    I love it when seniors bring props to their sessions. It’s awesome to have gorgeous senior photos by the beach here on Cape Cod, there’s no doubt about…

  • families, giving back, Sarah creates…, visit Cape Cod
    Things to do on Cape Cod
    Jun 28, 2014

    …Well, other than having your Cape Cod family photo created on the beach of course! A family favorite of ours is to go to the Wellfleet Drive In.…

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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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