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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 Tallest Tower for Roughly 421,000 Hours (Factoid #4)
Seattle Focus & Factoids

The Tallest Tower for Roughly 421,000 Hours (Factoid #4)

SEATTLE FACTOID #4 When it was erected in 1914, Seattle‘s Smith Tower was the tallest building along the West Coast … Continue reading The Tallest Tower for Roughly 421,000 Hours (Factoid #4)

The Skyline of Saint James
American Cities, TIA Urban Etymology

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

Isthmus City (Factoid #3)
Seattle Focus & Factoids

Isthmus City (Factoid #3)

Seattle is the only major U.S. city that is situated on an isthmus. Continue reading Isthmus City (Factoid #3)

Deciphering the Significance of “Singapore”
International Cities, TIA Urban Etymology

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
American Cities, TIA Urban Etymology

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

Madame Mayor 1926 (Factoid #2)
Seattle Focus & Factoids

Madame Mayor 1926 (Factoid #2)

SEATTLE FACTOID #2 Seattle was the first major U.S. city to elect a female mayor, Bertha Landes, back in 1926. … Continue reading Madame Mayor 1926 (Factoid #2)

Seattle, The One & The Only (Factoid #1)
Seattle Focus & Factoids

Seattle, The One & The Only (Factoid #1)

SEATTLE FACTOID #1 There is only one “Seattle” on the planet. No other city or town in the world shares … Continue reading Seattle, The One & The Only (Factoid #1)

TIA’s 5th Anniversary & 555 Limited Edition Sale!
Presentation

TIA’s 5th Anniversary & 555 Limited Edition Sale!

Continue reading TIA’s 5th Anniversary & 555 Limited Edition Sale!

Happy Halloween!
CREATIVE

Happy Halloween!

This is the Photo of the Day for October 31st from TIA’s Project “2014 : 365”, my personally assigned photography … Continue reading Happy Halloween!

What is TIA International Photography Anyway?
ARCHIVES, Presentation

What is TIA International Photography Anyway?

If it was previously unclear what TIA’s services were and how we can provide photography for your business needs and … Continue reading What is TIA International Photography Anyway?

A (Somewhat) Comedic Conflict of Cultures above Kuala Lumpur
ARCHIVES, International Cities

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

Timelapsin’ 2009 to 2014
ARCHIVES, CREATIVE, Seattle Focus & Factoids, Timelapse City Prequels

Timelapsin’ 2009 to 2014

After plenty of research and a few experiments, I have put together my first “real” time-lapse video. I recently purchased … Continue reading Timelapsin’ 2009 to 2014

Feature Photographer Interview:  Richard Heersmink
ARCHIVES, Feature Photographers

Feature Photographer Interview: Richard Heersmink

Greetings everyone! After a long hiatus, TIA International Photography is excited to recommence the Feature Photographer interview series with Richard Heersmink, a … Continue reading Feature Photographer Interview: Richard Heersmink

The City & The Music Video, Part I
ARCHIVES, CREATIVE

The City & The Music Video, Part I

By now, I hope I have established that I’m thoroughly enamored with our world’s biggest (and not so big) metropolises. … Continue reading The City & The Music Video, Part I

“Know Thy Printer. . .”
ARCHIVES, CREATIVE, Seattle Focus & Factoids

“Know Thy Printer. . .”

“Photographers, know thy printer, for the printer will forever portray your perspective to the world.” A most frustrating situation occurred … Continue reading “Know Thy Printer. . .”

Seattle’s “Fog Affair”, The Sequel
ARCHIVES, Seattle Focus & Factoids

Seattle’s “Fog Affair”, The Sequel

In January and February 2013, Seattle experienced some major low-lying fog for several consecutive days. When the fog descended upon … Continue reading Seattle’s “Fog Affair”, The Sequel

Feature Photographer Interview:  Rebecca Ang
ARCHIVES, Feature Photographers

Feature Photographer Interview: Rebecca Ang

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am thrilled to introduce you to the next photographer of TIA’s Feature Photographer series!  She’s Rebecca … Continue reading Feature Photographer Interview: Rebecca Ang

Happy New Year & Best Wishes for 2013
On My Mind, Seattle Focus & Factoids

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 … Continue reading Happy New Year & Best Wishes for 2013

Feature Photographer Interview:  Toby Harriman
ARCHIVES, Feature Photographers

Feature Photographer Interview: Toby Harriman

Ladies and Gentlemen, after being on hiatus for almost four months, TIA International Photography is very pleased to continue the … Continue reading Feature Photographer Interview: Toby Harriman

Feature Photographer Interview:  Joshua Gunther
ARCHIVES, Feature Photographers

Feature Photographer Interview: Joshua Gunther

Ladies and Gentlemen, it brings me a lot of pleasure to introduce you to Joshua Gunther, a very talented photographer … Continue reading Feature Photographer Interview: Joshua Gunther

Feature Photographer Interview:  Steve Rosset
ARCHIVES, Feature Photographers

Feature Photographer Interview: Steve Rosset

Ladies and gentlemen from all realms of travel and photography, it is my genuine pleasure to introduce you to Steve … Continue reading Feature Photographer Interview: Steve Rosset

Vancouver, Where It All Began. . .
Canadian Cities

Vancouver, Where It All Began. . .

  I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to Gastown, the birthplace of present-day Vancouver, Canada.  This … Continue reading Vancouver, Where It All Began. . .

A View to a Thrill
American Cities

A View to a Thrill

I thought I would pay a small tribute to what I believe to be the most beautiful city in the … Continue reading A View to a Thrill

High (Dynamic Range) on Houston
American Cities

High (Dynamic Range) on Houston

Enjoy a photo of Houston, captured on a taxi ride on an early August morning in 2010.  Since we were … Continue reading High (Dynamic Range) on Houston

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