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TIA INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

TIA INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

TIA International Photography (TIA) is a licensed, small photography business based in Seattle, Washington, USA. TIA specializes in cityscapes (international, American, and Canadian), night-time, and event photography. TIA International Photography's objective is to contemplate, execute, and deliver cityscapes and urban landscapes of your city, town, region, or locale in the most mesmerizing and atypical way possible. You can license and purchase print enlargements of TIA's cityscapes and travel photography directly from TIA's official website. Tosin I. Arasi is a Professional Photographer and the Sole Proprietor of TIA.

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Seattle Focus & Factoids, SEATTLE UNIVERSE

Something Sinister Seethes in Seattle

Enjoy a special, Halloween-themed episode of “Emerald City Infinity”. This episode was inspired by the novel “Something Wicked This Way … Continue reading Something Sinister Seethes in Seattle

“Mastering” Photography Marketing: What Makes You Unique?
Marketing Mayhem

“Mastering” Photography Marketing: What Makes You Unique?

This is not a marketing tutorial or guidance article. This is a story about self-proclaimed experts who judge you and your work to make a buck. Avoid gimmicks and grifters. Continue reading “Mastering” Photography Marketing: What Makes You Unique?

Confronting Racism and Hatred in Today’s America
On My Mind

Confronting Racism and Hatred in Today’s America

Some messages can never be reiterated enough. This is (and always will be) one of them. Continue reading Confronting Racism and Hatred in Today’s America

The Aloha Spirit vs. Rude Encounters in Hawaii
American Cities

The Aloha Spirit vs. Rude Encounters in Hawaii

Here’s an anecdote that undermines the dreamy and alluring stereotype that everyone in Hawaii is “mellow”, “chill”, and “relaxed”. Brash jackasses also exist there, unfortunately. Continue reading The Aloha Spirit vs. Rude Encounters in Hawaii

Pesky & Peculiar People
On My Mind

Pesky & Peculiar People

Enjoy a story about a person who was so unobservant, annoying, and self-serving during a photo shoot, I paid him to literally go away. Continue reading Pesky & Peculiar People

What is “Emerald City Infinity”?
Seattle Focus & Factoids, SEATTLE UNIVERSE

What is “Emerald City Infinity”?

If you like timelapse photography, and if you like Seattle, you will LOVE “Emerald City Infinity”. Continue reading What is “Emerald City Infinity”?

The Edmonton Scooter Guys Five
Canadian Cities

The Edmonton Scooter Guys Five

While In Edmonton, Canada, TIA is unexpectedly accosted by five young fellows on their electric scooters who make peculiar demands of the visiting photographer. Continue reading The Edmonton Scooter Guys Five

Current Temperature of TIA
Marketing Mayhem, On My Mind

Current Temperature of TIA

In 2025, TIA adopts a newfound determination to confront the many conflicting and contradictory challenges of marketing for small photography businesses in order to identify its “core niche”. Continue reading Current Temperature of TIA

In a Wincing Near Miss, The Washington Post Almost Mentions TIA International Photography
American Cities, Marketing Mayhem, On My Mind, Seattle Focus & Factoids

In a Wincing Near Miss, The Washington Post Almost Mentions TIA International Photography

TIA International Photography’s name misses the opportunity to be printed in an article because the small business did NOT have a conflict of interest with the newspaper. Continue reading In a Wincing Near Miss, The Washington Post Almost Mentions TIA International Photography

Short Films Matter Reviews TIA’s “All Hallows Eve in the Emerald City”
CREATIVE, Marketing Mayhem, Seattle Focus & Factoids, Timelapse City Prequels

Short Films Matter Reviews TIA’s “All Hallows Eve in the Emerald City”

Read the first official review of a TIA timelapse video! Continue reading Short Films Matter Reviews TIA’s “All Hallows Eve in the Emerald City”

The Otherworldly Ocean at the Edge of the Earth
CREATIVE, TIA Special Features

The Otherworldly Ocean at the Edge of the Earth

Enjoy creative images from an ocean’s soothing illusions. Continue reading The Otherworldly Ocean at the Edge of the Earth

Nobody’s Stereotype:  Irksome Issues of a Photographer Who also Happens to be a Black Man (#2)
On My Mind, Perspective

Nobody’s Stereotype: Irksome Issues of a Photographer Who also Happens to be a Black Man (#2)

Issue #2: Being “The Only” (Can Be Awkward, Quizzical & Uncomfortable) Continue reading Nobody’s Stereotype: Irksome Issues of a Photographer Who also Happens to be a Black Man (#2)

Nobody’s Stereotype:  Irksome Issues of a Photographer Who also Happens to be a Black Man (#1)
On My Mind, Perspective

Nobody’s Stereotype: Irksome Issues of a Photographer Who also Happens to be a Black Man (#1)

Issue #1: My Identity (Is Not an Issue (to Me)) Continue reading Nobody’s Stereotype: Irksome Issues of a Photographer Who also Happens to be a Black Man (#1)

The Photography of Fraudulence
On My Mind, Perspective, TIA Special Features

The Photography of Fraudulence

TIA kicked off the new year with a fake client who tried to defraud my small business of 13 years. Here’s the entire story. Continue reading The Photography of Fraudulence

S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 3:  “City of Brotherly Security”
American Cities, S.T.O.M.P.

S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 3: “City of Brotherly Security”

Security guards capture T.J. in the act of photography at a parking garage in Philadelphia and summarily kick him out — but not for the reason one might assume. Continue reading S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 3: “City of Brotherly Security”

Seattle Welcomes the Year 2023
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Timelapse City Prequels

Seattle Welcomes the Year 2023

🥳 Another new year is here! 🥳 Continue reading Seattle Welcomes the Year 2023

TIAA #51:  “Adieu 2022”
Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #51: “Adieu 2022”

This is a tale about introspection at the end of the year. Continue reading TIAA #51: “Adieu 2022”

TIAA #50:  “Christmas Eve in Kuala Lumpur”
International Cities, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #50: “Christmas Eve in Kuala Lumpur”

This is a tale about an indelible Christmas Eve in the capital city of a predominantly Islamic nation. Continue reading TIAA #50: “Christmas Eve in Kuala Lumpur”

TIAA #49:  “Wonder Women Everywhere”
On My Mind, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #49: “Wonder Women Everywhere”

This is a tale about the challenges, struggles, and uprisings of women everywhere. Continue reading TIAA #49: “Wonder Women Everywhere”

TIAA #48:  “Waiting for Ebenezer”
Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #48: “Waiting for Ebenezer”

This is a tale about the Ghost(s) of Christmas Future. Continue reading TIAA #48: “Waiting for Ebenezer”

TIAA #47:  “13 Decembers”
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #47: “13 Decembers”

This is a tale about 13th anniversaries. Continue reading TIAA #47: “13 Decembers”

TIAA #46:  “Suspended in ‘The Twilight Zone’ Ad Infinitum”
Perspective, Seattle Focus & Factoids, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #46: “Suspended in ‘The Twilight Zone’ Ad Infinitum”

This is a tale about the laws of probability and possibility against all odds. Continue reading TIAA #46: “Suspended in ‘The Twilight Zone’ Ad Infinitum”

TIAA #45:  “We’re Gonna TikTok-Tok ’til Broad Daylight”
Marketing Mayhem, Seattle Focus & Factoids, Timelapse City Prequels, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #45: “We’re Gonna TikTok-Tok ’til Broad Daylight”

This is a tale about a popular city park and the app that is TikTok. Continue reading TIAA #45: “We’re Gonna TikTok-Tok ’til Broad Daylight”

TIAA #44:  “Siblings Synchronize!”
Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #44: “Siblings Synchronize!”

This is a tale about leaping back and forth in time, frozen in mid-leap. Continue reading TIAA #44: “Siblings Synchronize!”

TIAA #43:  “Slanted”
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #43: “Slanted”

This is a “slanted” tale. Continue reading TIAA #43: “Slanted”

All Hallows Eve in the Emerald City
CREATIVE, Seattle Focus & Factoids, Timelapse City Prequels

All Hallows Eve in the Emerald City

Enjoy a spooky and entertaining two-minute video to mark the occasion. Continue reading All Hallows Eve in the Emerald City

TIAA #42:  “My Curls Dumped Me in Jersey City”
On My Mind, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #42: “My Curls Dumped Me in Jersey City”

This is a (funny) tale about life after hair loss (and a “What’s up!” to all the follicularly-challenged peeps around the world). Continue reading TIAA #42: “My Curls Dumped Me in Jersey City”

TIAA #41:  “Lunaspiracy”
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #41: “Lunaspiracy”

This is a tale about life on the moon. (Yes, you read that correctly). Continue reading TIAA #41: “Lunaspiracy”

TIAA #40:  “Silhouette Solace”
Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #40: “Silhouette Solace”

This is a tale about one stunning moment above two countries. Continue reading TIAA #40: “Silhouette Solace”

TIAA #39:  “Hyperdrive”
On My Mind, Seattle Focus & Factoids, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #39: “Hyperdrive”

This is a tale about…falling through an online rabbit hole??? Continue reading TIAA #39: “Hyperdrive”

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