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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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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

The Night We Fell Under the Spell of the Moon
American Cities, Canadian Cities, International Cities

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

Quarantine Quagmire Sale (Ends May 31st)
On My Mind, Presentation

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 … Continue reading Quarantine Quagmire Sale (Ends May 31st)

Tell Us Your Story…in Print
American Cities, Marketing Mayhem

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

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)

Quarantined City: Seattle Life Offset by the Coronavirus (Part II)
Seattle Focus & Factoids

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

This is Part II 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 II)

Quarantined City: Seattle Life Offset by the Coronavirus (Part I)
Seattle Focus & Factoids

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

If you’re reading this article, you are probably fully aware of the ongoing global health crisis caused by the coronavirus … Continue reading Quarantined City: Seattle Life Offset by the Coronavirus (Part I)

Keeping Up with Ronald, Mikhail & Me
On My Mind, Perspective

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? Continue reading Keeping Up with Ronald, Mikhail & Me

TIA Enters 2020 with Two Photo Contest Victories
American Cities, Seattle Focus & Factoids

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
American Cities, International Cities, Perspective

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

Seattle’s New Year’s 2020 Celebration Is Already Notorious
Marketing Mayhem, Seattle Focus & Factoids

Seattle’s New Year’s 2020 Celebration Is Already Notorious

Many people have inquired how I was able to achieve a photograph of one firecracker emanating from the Space Needle when we all know the show was canceled. Here’s how! Continue reading Seattle’s New Year’s 2020 Celebration Is Already Notorious

What’s with All the Cityscapes Anyway? (TIA Origin Story)
ARCHIVES, Feature Photographers, On My Mind, Presentation

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. Continue reading What’s with All the Cityscapes Anyway? (TIA Origin Story)

Bamboozled in Buenos Aires
International Cities, On My Mind

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)
American Cities, On My Mind

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)

State of the Rhythm Nation 30 Years Later
On My Mind, Presentation

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. Continue reading State of the Rhythm Nation 30 Years Later

Remembering 9/11: New York’s Resilience through Time
American Cities, On My Mind

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
American Cities

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
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

People in Paris:  The Streets, The Routines, and the Beauty Unseen
International Cities

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

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”?

It Was an Earthquake, Not an Emergency.
American Cities

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.

Digital Photography in the Age of Social Media Idiocy
Marketing Mayhem, Perspective

Digital Photography in the Age of Social Media Idiocy

As much as I love the art and science of photography, a part of my psyche cannot help but wonder … Continue reading Digital Photography in the Age of Social Media Idiocy

The City that Rises in the Meadows of the Desert
American Cities, TIA Urban Etymology

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

Dancing in Seattle in the Summer Rain (Factoid #7)
Seattle Focus & Factoids

Dancing in Seattle in the Summer Rain (Factoid #7)

SEATTLE FACTOID #7 So far, in July 2019, Seattle has had a relatively healthy amount of rainfall interspersing the warm … Continue reading Dancing in Seattle in the Summer Rain (Factoid #7)

For the Love of Calgary
Canadian Cities, TIA Urban Etymology

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
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

“This State of Independence Shall Be…”
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Timelapse City Prequels

“This State of Independence Shall Be…”

July 4th of this year commemorates the United States’ 243rd birthday — its Day of Independence from the United Kingdom. … Continue reading “This State of Independence Shall Be…”

Just Pride, No Prejudice
Seattle Focus & Factoids

Just Pride, No Prejudice

Enjoy some colorful, festive photos from Seattle’s PrideFest that took place at Seattle Center on June 30, 2019. Out of … Continue reading Just Pride, No Prejudice

Meet Me at the Muddy Confluence
International Cities, TIA Urban Etymology

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

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