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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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TIAA #12:  “Superwoman”
International Cities, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #12: “Superwoman”

This is a tale about the bewildering and inexcusable hatred against women, and black women, in particular. Continue reading TIAA #12: “Superwoman”

TIAA #11:  “She Doesn’t Live Here Anymore”
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #11: “She Doesn’t Live Here Anymore”

This is a tale about the enigmatic enchantment of the change of seasons as well as the inevitability of impermanence. Continue reading TIAA #11: “She Doesn’t Live Here Anymore”

TIAA #10:  “Merry Revelry Temporarily”
International Cities, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #10: “Merry Revelry Temporarily”

This is a tale about the bizarre plasticity and ephemeral elasticity of human camaraderie. Continue reading TIAA #10: “Merry Revelry Temporarily”

TIAA #9:  “My Peace in the Pandemonium”
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #9: “My Peace in the Pandemonium”

This is a tale about the challenge, tenacity, and reward of remaining positive when reality dictates otherwise. Continue reading TIAA #9: “My Peace in the Pandemonium”

TIAA #8:  “United with Ukraine”
On My Mind, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #8: “United with Ukraine”

This is a tale about my first (and so far, only) photo assignment pertaining to Ukraine. Continue reading TIAA #8: “United with Ukraine”

TIAA #7:  “My Dream of Diplomacy”
On My Mind, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #7: “My Dream of Diplomacy”

This is a tale about the path I might have taken if TIA International Photography never existed — the path I originally and aggressively pursued. Continue reading TIAA #7: “My Dream of Diplomacy”

TIAA #6:  “Get Here”
Perspective, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #6: “Get Here”

This is a tale about my worrisome penchant to worry about matters of which I have absolutely no control. Continue reading TIAA #6: “Get Here”

TIAA #5:  “Acknowledge”
Perspective, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #5: “Acknowledge”

This is a tale about making a conscious effort to avoid stereotyping white people in the objective to eliminate systemic racism. Continue reading TIAA #5: “Acknowledge”

TIAA #4:  “Suspicious Black Male in a Hoodie”
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #4: “Suspicious Black Male in a Hoodie”

This is a tale about biased presuppositions that should be duly reassessed before someone gets hurt or killed for no justifiable reason (again). Continue reading TIAA #4: “Suspicious Black Male in a Hoodie”

TIAA #3:  “Brooklyn Rising”
American Cities, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #3: “Brooklyn Rising”

This is a tale about gratitude for the people who understand what I’m trying to do with my photography. Continue reading TIAA #3: “Brooklyn Rising”

TIAA #2:  “Wake Me Up”
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #2: “Wake Me Up”

This is a tale about the presentation of a dazzling image while being despondent and depressed in disguise. Continue reading TIAA #2: “Wake Me Up”

Hello Seattle. It’s Been Fog Too Long.
Seattle Focus & Factoids

Hello Seattle. It’s Been Fog Too Long.

TIA invites you to view how foggy weather transforms the Emerald City into an otherworldly realm of eccentric mystery and eerie intrigue. Continue reading Hello Seattle. It’s Been Fog Too Long.

TIAA #1:  Involuntarily Vomiting on Vancouver
Canadian Cities, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #1: Involuntarily Vomiting on Vancouver

This is a tale about one of the worst photographs I have ever captured as a professional photographer. Let the delirium ensue. Continue reading TIAA #1: Involuntarily Vomiting on Vancouver

Happy New Veer
On My Mind, Seattle Focus & Factoids, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

Happy New Veer

2022 will be a year for TIA to change course, both personally and professionally. Continue reading Happy New Veer

Walking in a City Centre Wonderland
Seattle Focus & Factoids

Walking in a City Centre Wonderland

Take an illustrative and photographic walk with TIA through downtown Seattle’s sparkling holiday decorations…in the rain! Continue reading Walking in a City Centre Wonderland

Your Enchantment is Never in Vain on Candy Cane Lane
Seattle Focus & Factoids

Your Enchantment is Never in Vain on Candy Cane Lane

Each December, a portion of Seattle’s populace descends upon one street that’s only one-tenth of a mile to view its dazzling displays for the holidays. Continue reading Your Enchantment is Never in Vain on Candy Cane Lane

Reflecting on 12 Years of TIA
On My Mind, Perspective

Reflecting on 12 Years of TIA

A brief introspection of TIA’s journey in photography on its 12th anniversary. Continue reading Reflecting on 12 Years of TIA

“My Park Moment” Photo Exhibit
American Cities, Presentation

“My Park Moment” Photo Exhibit

The “My Park Moment” photography contest turned out to be one of the most atypical and memorable competitions TIA has ever entered. Find out why! Continue reading “My Park Moment” Photo Exhibit

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

A Pictorial Ode to those Glowing Sunset Embers of Late September
Adventures in Photocycling, Seattle Focus & Factoids

A Pictorial Ode to those Glowing Sunset Embers of Late September

If you lived in Seattle on the evening of Friday, September 24, 2021, then you were probably a witness to … Continue reading A Pictorial Ode to those Glowing Sunset Embers of Late September

Vancouver / Postmarked 11 Nov. 2012
Canadian Cities, International Cities, Postmarked

Vancouver / Postmarked 11 Nov. 2012

Ephri sends a postcard to Sybi from Vancouver, but he’s upset because timing is not on his side. Continue reading Vancouver / Postmarked 11 Nov. 2012

Honolulu / Postmarked 09 Jul. 2012
American Cities, International Cities, Postmarked

Honolulu / Postmarked 09 Jul. 2012

Ephri sends a postcard to Sybi from Honolulu, despite the fact that he’s sitting next to her while writing the message. Continue reading Honolulu / Postmarked 09 Jul. 2012

Singapore / Postmarked 27 Dec. 2013
International Cities, Postmarked

Singapore / Postmarked 27 Dec. 2013

Ephri sends a postcard to Sybi from Singapore during the holiday season, and has a peculiar idea for the following Christmas. Continue reading Singapore / Postmarked 27 Dec. 2013

London / Postmarked 14 Jun. 2011
International Cities, Postmarked

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

Hong Kong / Postmarked 25 Aug. 2010
International Cities, Postmarked

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

Maritime Thoroughfare in the City
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Timelapse City Prequels

Maritime Thoroughfare in the City

Please enjoy a very entertaining timelapse video of the Chittenden Locks (whose local moniker is the Ballard Locks), which is … Continue reading Maritime Thoroughfare in the City

Happy Mothers Day
On My Mind

Happy Mothers Day

TIA would like to extend fond wishes to all the mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunts, and sisters on this Mothers Day … Continue reading Happy Mothers Day

The Land in the Lullaby
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Timelapse City Prequels

The Land in the Lullaby

Please enjoy a timelapse video that I executed on Sunday, April 25th, at the vantage located at 5th & Lynn … Continue reading The Land in the Lullaby

Sunday Walks at Kerry Park
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Timelapse City Prequels

Sunday Walks at Kerry Park

As my timelapse photography mission continues, this past weekend took me to the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, home of … Continue reading Sunday Walks at Kerry Park

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

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