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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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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

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)

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

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

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.

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

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…”

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

The City of a Saint & Good Herbs
American Cities, TIA Urban Etymology

The City of a Saint & Good Herbs

Today, you might be familiar with this city by a few of its popular nicknames, including: Of course, we all … Continue reading The City of a Saint & Good Herbs

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)

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!

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

Hooray for Hollywood?
American Cities, ARCHIVES, Perspective

Hooray for Hollywood?

As a professional photographer headquartered in Seattle, I always enjoy learning the locations from where new customers and potential clients … Continue reading Hooray for Hollywood?

“State of Independence”
ARCHIVES, Seattle Focus & Factoids

“State of Independence”

Hello, everyone!  I hope you have all been having an excellent summer (or winter!) in your respective parts of the … Continue reading “State of Independence”

“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. . .”

Steal the Deal!
Presentation

Steal the Deal!

December 1st is TIA International Photography’s 4th Anniversary, and we’re encouraging you to STEAL THE DEAL this December! Continue reading Steal the Deal!

Feature Photographer Interview:  Jörn Braasch
ARCHIVES, Feature Photographers

Feature Photographer Interview: Jörn Braasch

Greetings everyone!  Welcome to TIA’s latest Feature Photographer interview with Jörn Braasch of Anek-Artwork, an extremely talented photographer based in … Continue reading Feature Photographer Interview: Jörn Braasch

Photographing Skeletons
ARCHIVES, Canadian Cities, CREATIVE

Photographing Skeletons

TIA International Photography would like to use this article as a special opportunity to promote two partners who have been … Continue reading Photographing Skeletons

An Intro to Night Photography
ARCHIVES, Presentation

An Intro to Night Photography

Starbucks Coffee Company recently invited me to make a presentation about night photography for its internal photography club. It was … Continue reading An Intro to Night Photography

Feature Photographer Inteview:  Clayton Perry
ARCHIVES, Feature Photographers

Feature Photographer Inteview: Clayton Perry

Greetings, Ladies & Gentlemen!  Welcome, once again, to the latest edition of the Feature Photographer series on TIA International Photography’s … Continue reading Feature Photographer Inteview: Clayton Perry

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

“If You’re Good at Doing Something. . .”
ARCHIVES, Perspective

“If You’re Good at Doing Something. . .”

Recently, PhotoShelter.com presented an intriguing blog topic entitled “Would You Work for Free?”  The subject has generated plenty of discussion … Continue reading “If You’re Good at Doing Something. . .”

Beautiful Day by the Bay
American Cities, ARCHIVES

Beautiful Day by the Bay

San Francisco is on my mind at the moment. Since I was a child, I still think it is the … Continue reading Beautiful Day by the Bay

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