Happy Mothers Day
TIA would like to extend fond wishes to all the mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunts, and sisters on this Mothers Day — today and always. To commemorate the occasion, please enjoy … Read More
Category: On My Mind
Yesteryear 2020 – One Last Look
This article will be the final entry for La Vue Atypique in 2020, a year that many people around the world are looking forward to not (or never) looking back … Read More
11 Years of TIA!
December 1, 2020 is, unbelievably, the 11th anniversary of TIA International Photography. This was the day that the City of Seattle registered TIA as a licensed sole proprietorship in the … Read More
“Brand New Day”
Revised on November 11, 2020. Today is Saturday, November 7, 2020. It’s a little after 10:30pm Pacific Time. It’s an historic day in the United States, and I wanted to … Read More
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.
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.
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*?”
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, we may collectively wonder how we persevered. In the first … Read More
Quarantine Quagmire Sale (Ends May 31st)
In response to clients and customers who have expressed that their current budgets have been restricted on account of the coronavirus pandemic, TIA is offering a 20% discount on all … Read More
Keeping Up with Ronald, Mikhail & Me
Some people drink. Some do drugs. Some overeat. We often need *something* to compensate for bad news or situations. Can photography be viewed as a vice?
What’s with All the Cityscapes Anyway? (TIA Origin Story)
After 10 years in business, TIA reveals in this thoughtful retrospective how it came into existence with an interminable objective to deliver atypical and indelible photographs of our world’s cities.
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.
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 been able to publish another blog entry until now. I … Read More
State of the Rhythm Nation 30 Years Later
“Rhythm Nation 1814” was released when the world was in a political state of revolution and evolution. This article examines the legacy and personal impact of Janet Jackson’s remarkable fourth studio album.
Taking a Moment to Remember. . .
A tribute, via photography, to New York City, a modern day example of the resilience of the human spirit.
The Photographer, The Police Officer & The Politics
If you’ve been a resident of Seattle for a few years, then you’re probably very familiar with how much the city has evolved between your earliest memory and most recent … Read More
“Gun Violence” – America’s #1 Single & Broken Record
Last night, after feeling quite exhausted for what was actually a short week (on account of Memorial Day on Monday), I found that I was flirting with insomnia once again. … Read More
Honoring Our Soldiers & Veterans
Memorial Day 2019
Adieu Été, Sayonara Summer
I have lived in Seattle for seven and a half years, and it feels like each summer season is better than the previous. It’s a city where it never gets … Read More
Another Place and Time
Tuesday, September 11, 2001, remains one of the most surreal and darkest days in world history and human civilization.
Happy New Year & Best Wishes for 2013
TIA International Photography would like to extend its warmest wishes of Joy, Happiness, Success, Prosperity, and Good Health to you and your families in the New Year. I’m going to … Read More
Coming Back Soon!
TIA International Photography’s blog has been on hiatus for over a month on account of multiple professional and personal projects, and — unfortunately — illness. Not to fear. I am … Read More
Finally Friday. . .
Have a great weekend, and do something you enjoy!
“Bittersweet Memories. . .”
I would just like to take a moment to honor and remember one of my favorite singers of all-time, Whitney Houston, who mysteriously passed away on February 11th. I was … Read More
TIA’s New Blog is Still Under Construction!
Please be patient!