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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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Category: TIA Special Features

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

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

Bans Off Our Bodies
On My Mind, TIA Special Features

Bans Off Our Bodies

View images from the Bans Off Our Bodies rally that was held in Seattle on May 14, 2022. Continue reading Bans Off Our Bodies

TIA to be Published in New Hardcover Book!
Seattle Focus & Factoids, TIA Special Features

TIA to be Published in New Hardcover Book!

TIA will have two original images published in the hardcover coffee table book, “The Year Time Stopped”, set for release on June 21, 2022. Continue reading TIA to be Published in New Hardcover Book!

An Impromptu Excursion to Easton in Autumn
TIA Special Features

An Impromptu Excursion to Easton in Autumn

Enjoy some images of the fall foliage from Easton Ponds in autumn! / Easton, Washington Continue reading An Impromptu Excursion to Easton in Autumn

Our Beautiful Earth
Presentation, TIA Special Features

Our Beautiful Earth

In observance of Earth Day this year, please enjoy this short video compilation of natural landscapes and animals from my … Continue reading Our Beautiful Earth

DIVORCING The King & Queen of Social Media:  FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM
Marketing Mayhem, On My Mind, Perspective, Presentation, TIA Special Features

DIVORCING The King & Queen of Social Media: FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM

If your photography business is not reaping any benefits from social media, then perhaps it’s time to move on. Continue reading DIVORCING The King & Queen of Social Media: FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM

Signage of the Times
On My Mind, Perspective, Seattle Focus & Factoids, TIA Special Features

Signage of the Times

“Black Lives Matter” signage is appearing all over the City of Seattle. Question: “Why is the movement suddenly resonating with everybody *this time*?” Continue reading Signage of the Times

The Pandemic, The Pandemonium & The Protests
On My Mind, Perspective, Seattle Focus & Factoids, TIA Special Features

The Pandemic, The Pandemonium & The Protests

When America and the world look back at the Year 2020 a year from now, or a decade from now, … Continue reading The Pandemic, The Pandemonium & The Protests

Quarantined City: Seattle Life Offset by the Coronavirus (Part III)
Seattle Focus & Factoids, TIA Special Features

Quarantined City: Seattle Life Offset by the Coronavirus (Part III)

This is Part III of my photo essay that features different neighborhoods and landmarks of Seattle, notably areas that are … Continue reading Quarantined City: Seattle Life Offset by the Coronavirus (Part III)

Two Minutes in Paris:  A Love Story
International Cities, TIA Special Features

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

The Ups and Downs of Being My Own Boss as a Professional Photographer
Marketing Mayhem, Perspective, TIA Special Features

The Ups and Downs of Being My Own Boss as a Professional Photographer

One of the most inspirational, challenging, momentous and, occasionally, disappointing years in my life occurred between May 2014 and May … Continue reading The Ups and Downs of Being My Own Boss as a Professional Photographer

Why *is* Seattle called “The Emerald City”?
Seattle Focus & Factoids, TIA Special Features

Why *is* Seattle called “The Emerald City”?

Why is Seattle called “The Emerald City”? What’s the story? Continue reading Why *is* Seattle called “The Emerald City”?

The Frustrated Photographer and Forgetful Pilot
Canadian Cities, TIA Special Features

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

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