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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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Tag: Seattle

TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter Two
Adventures in Photocycling, Seattle Focus & Factoids

TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter Two

A second chapter of explorative Photocycling in the Emerald City ensues…come along with me! Continue reading TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter Two

TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter One
Adventures in Photocycling, Seattle Focus & Factoids

TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter One

“Photocycling” is the art of capturing images of different subject matters while cycling. Continue reading TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter One

Signage of the Times
On My Mind, Perspective, Seattle Focus & Factoids, TIA Special Features

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*?” Continue reading Signage of the Times

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

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)

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)

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”?

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)

“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

Where the Cranes Reign (Factoid #6)
Seattle Focus & Factoids

Where the Cranes Reign (Factoid #6)

SEATTLE FACTOID #6 Seattle has erected more cranes for construction than any other city in the United States for three … Continue reading Where the Cranes Reign (Factoid #6)

A Needle Like No Other (Factoid #5)
Seattle Focus & Factoids

A Needle Like No Other (Factoid #5)

SEATTLE FACTOID #5 When the Smith Tower was erected in 1914, it remained the tallest building not only in Seattle … Continue reading A Needle Like No Other (Factoid #5)

The Photographer, The Police Officer & The Politics
On My Mind, Seattle Focus & Factoids

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 … Continue reading The Photographer, The Police Officer & The Politics

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)

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)

Legacy of a King
Seattle Focus & Factoids

Legacy of a King

The United States has only one county in the entire nation named after Martin Luther King, Jr. Read about this significant milestone in his lasting legacy. Continue reading Legacy of a King

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)

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?

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

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?

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