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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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TIAA #32:  “A Gleam of Golden Light”
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #32: “A Gleam of Golden Light”

This is a tale about catching the light and sharing the light. (It’s also about life being a long-time adventure). Continue reading TIAA #32: “A Gleam of Golden Light”

TIAA #15:  “Mysteriously Mythological”
Canadian Cities, Tosin's Images & Anecdotes (TIAA)

TIAA #15: “Mysteriously Mythological”

This is a tale about the seductive allure of an enigmatic moon sinking above the skyline of Vancouver. Continue reading TIAA #15: “Mysteriously Mythological”

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 #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”

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

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

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

Caught in a Seattle Timelapse
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Timelapse City Prequels

Caught in a Seattle Timelapse

In 2021, I have finally been able to engage with the objective I set for myself last year — developing … Continue reading Caught in a Seattle Timelapse

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”?

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

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

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 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

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 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

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