London / Postmarked 14 Jun. 2011
Ephri sends a postcard to Sybi from London on a dreary and rainy day. Continue reading London / Postmarked 14 Jun. 2011
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Hong Kong / Postmarked 25 Aug. 2010
Ephri sends a postcard to Sybi from Hong Kong, one of his favorite cities on the planet. Continue reading Hong Kong / Postmarked 25 Aug. 2010
The Difference between a “Capital” and a “Capitol”
“Capital” vs. “Capitol”: On the sixth day of 2021, a previously inconceivable abomination occurred in Washington, D.C. A conspired insurrection … Continue reading The Difference between a “Capital” and a “Capitol”
S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 1: “Weekend at Boise’s”
“Satirical Tales of a Moody Photographer” (or “S.T.O.M.P.”) is a new series for La Vue Atypique which shares amusing (and sometimes enlightening) anecdotes from my career as a professional photographer. Continue reading S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 1: “Weekend at Boise’s”
That Time When the U.S. Government (Almost) Stole My Photograph!
An anecdote about what happens when the entity who steals your intellectual property is the U.S. federal government. Continue reading That Time When the U.S. Government (Almost) Stole My Photograph!
The Night We Fell Under the Spell of the Moon
TIA’s enchanting images of the moon are the only remaining evidence of a once engrossed interest in outer space intersecting with professional photography. Continue reading The Night We Fell Under the Spell of the Moon
Tell Us Your Story…in Print
A TIA original photograph of San Francisco won Digital PhotoPro Magazine’s “Tell Us Your Story” contest and has been printed in the April 2020 edition. Continue reading Tell Us Your Story…in Print
TIA Enters 2020 with Two Photo Contest Victories
So far, 2020 has commenced on a very unexpected and positive note for TIA International Photography! It involves two first-time … Continue reading TIA Enters 2020 with Two Photo Contest Victories
Keep a Keen Photographic Eye for Overcast & Stormy Skies
Why are people adverse to capturing images when the weather is not ideal or agreeable? This is the precise time to engage in photography! Continue reading Keep a Keen Photographic Eye for Overcast & Stormy Skies
Bamboozled in Buenos Aires
A tale about my first 24 hours in Buenos Aires, in which my plane battled Mother Nature’s wrath and how I became the latest statistic of skilled pick-pocketing. Continue reading Bamboozled in Buenos Aires
My Escapade to San Francisco Almost Made Me Miss Janet (Much)
The months of September and October 2019 have been extremely hectic, but very productive. This is why I have not … Continue reading My Escapade to San Francisco Almost Made Me Miss Janet (Much)
Remembering 9/11: New York’s Resilience through Time
A tribute, via photography, to New York City, a modern day example of the resilience of the human spirit. Continue reading Remembering 9/11: New York’s Resilience through Time
A Bittersweet Memory of Miami
A retrospective regarding the discovery of a sudden death and the unexpected opportunity of directing air control traffic over a major American city. Continue reading A Bittersweet Memory of Miami
Two Minutes in Paris: A Love Story
Sometimes it takes two minutes — instead of one — to fall in love. Continue reading Two Minutes in Paris: A Love Story
People in Paris: The Streets, The Routines, and the Beauty Unseen
Is it possible that Paris might just not be that special to Parisians? Continue reading People in Paris: The Streets, The Routines, and the Beauty Unseen
It Was an Earthquake, Not an Emergency.
The image above was one of the very romantic and memorable views of San Diego from my hotel captured on … Continue reading It Was an Earthquake, Not an Emergency.
The City that Rises in the Meadows of the Desert
There is no doubt that Las Vegas is probably one of the most fascinating, spectacular, hyper, and quizzical cities in … Continue reading The City that Rises in the Meadows of the Desert
For the Love of Calgary
Let’s talk about Calgary for a few minutes! Calgary’s nickname is “Cowtown” because it has a history associated with the … Continue reading For the Love of Calgary
The Frustrated Photographer and Forgetful Pilot
I have an episode in aerial photography that was so peculiar that I felt it deserved to be described with … Continue reading The Frustrated Photographer and Forgetful Pilot
Meet Me at the Muddy Confluence
Where the River Gombak meets the River Klang — that’s where you’ll find Kuala Lumpur (KL), which is Malay for, … Continue reading Meet Me at the Muddy Confluence
The City of a Saint & Good Herbs
Today, you might be familiar with this city by a few of its popular nicknames, including: Of course, we all … Continue reading The City of a Saint & Good Herbs
The Skyline of Saint James
San Diego‘s skyline is very expansive. In the image above, this is only a small part of it captured from … Continue reading The Skyline of Saint James
Juneau, You Know?
According to my WordPress statistics, this will be my 50th article for this blog. To celebrate this achievement, I thought … Continue reading Juneau, You Know?
Deciphering the Significance of “Singapore”
The City The name “Singapore” was adapted by the British from its original Malay name, “Singapura”, which means “Lion City”. … Continue reading Deciphering the Significance of “Singapore”
Our City of Shikaakwa Today
Established 184 years ago, the city named “Chicago” is derived from a French rendering of the Native American word shikaakwa, translated … Continue reading Our City of Shikaakwa Today
A (Somewhat) Comedic Conflict of Cultures above Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur. Christmas Eve. Horrendously hot. Morosely muggy. Extremely engrossing and exciting. During my time in KL*, I remember carrying … Continue reading A (Somewhat) Comedic Conflict of Cultures above Kuala Lumpur
Hooray for Hollywood?
As a professional photographer headquartered in Seattle, I always enjoy learning the locations from where new customers and potential clients … Continue reading Hooray for Hollywood?
Photographing Skeletons
TIA International Photography would like to use this article as a special opportunity to promote two partners who have been … Continue reading Photographing Skeletons
Beautiful Day by the Bay
San Francisco is on my mind at the moment. Since I was a child, I still think it is the … Continue reading Beautiful Day by the Bay
Hope & Irresponsibility
I think it happened somewhere on Hope Street between W. 2nd & W. 3rd Streets, possibly a little after 8pm. It was … Continue reading Hope & Irresponsibility