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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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Something Sinister Seethes in Seattle
Seattle Focus & Factoids, SEATTLE UNIVERSE

Something Sinister Seethes in Seattle

Enjoy a special, Halloween-themed episode of “Emerald City Infinity”. This episode was inspired by the novel “Something Wicked This Way … Continue reading Something Sinister Seethes in Seattle

Pesky & Peculiar People
On My Mind

Pesky & Peculiar People

Enjoy a story about a person who was so unobservant, annoying, and self-serving during a photo shoot, I paid him to literally go away. Continue reading Pesky & Peculiar People

What is “Emerald City Infinity”?
Seattle Focus & Factoids, SEATTLE UNIVERSE

What is “Emerald City Infinity”?

If you like timelapse photography, and if you like Seattle, you will LOVE “Emerald City Infinity”. Continue reading What is “Emerald City Infinity”?

Current Temperature of TIA
Marketing Mayhem, On My Mind

Current Temperature of TIA

In 2025, TIA adopts a newfound determination to confront the many conflicting and contradictory challenges of marketing for small photography businesses in order to identify its “core niche”. Continue reading Current Temperature of TIA

S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 3:  “City of Brotherly Security”
American Cities, S.T.O.M.P.

S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 3: “City of Brotherly Security”

Security guards capture T.J. in the act of photography at a parking garage in Philadelphia and summarily kick him out — but not for the reason one might assume. Continue reading S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 3: “City of Brotherly Security”

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

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

Walk with Me under the Cherry Blossom Trees
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Timelapse City Prequels

Walk with Me under the Cherry Blossom Trees

Enjoy a compilation of landscape and timelapse photography featuring the enchanting cherry blossoms at the University of Washington in Seattle, a popular, annual attraction. Continue reading Walk with Me under the Cherry Blossom Trees

“Could Have Told You So”
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Timelapse City Prequels

“Could Have Told You So”

Enjoy a timelapse video of the sailboat activity and weather variation at Shilshole Bay in Seattle. Continue reading “Could Have Told You So”

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

Sleepy Saturday Morning in Seattle
Seattle Focus & Factoids, Timelapse City Prequels

Sleepy Saturday Morning in Seattle

During the weekend of March 27th, I decided to revive my objectives for creating timelapse photography videos. It was a … Continue reading Sleepy Saturday Morning in Seattle

A Newfound Zeal for the Seattle Great Wheel
Seattle Focus & Factoids

A Newfound Zeal for the Seattle Great Wheel

The Seattle Great Wheel is the Ferris wheel at Pier 57 of Seattle‘s waterfront. Constructed in 2012, the Great Wheel … Continue reading A Newfound Zeal for the Seattle Great Wheel

“Snowmageddon Chronicles”: Redux
Seattle Focus & Factoids

“Snowmageddon Chronicles”: Redux

One last look at the record-breaking snowstorm in Seattle during the Valentine’s Day weekend. Continue reading “Snowmageddon Chronicles”: Redux

“Snowmageddon Chronicles”: Part One
Seattle Focus & Factoids

“Snowmageddon Chronicles”: Part One

Contrary to popular preconceptions and misconceptions, snowfall is infrequent in Seattle, and blizzards are even rarer. That’s why the snowstorm … Continue reading “Snowmageddon Chronicles”: Part One

Yesteryear 2020 – One Last Look
On My Mind, Seattle Focus & Factoids

Yesteryear 2020 – One Last Look

This article will be the final entry for La Vue Atypique in 2020, a year that many people around the … Continue reading Yesteryear 2020 – One Last Look

S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 2:  “Another Day in Paradise”
S.T.O.M.P., Seattle Focus & Factoids

S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 2: “Another Day in Paradise”

T.J. reckons with the reality of racism and discrimination in his day-to-day routines as a professional photographer. Continue reading S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 2: “Another Day in Paradise”

S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 1:  “Weekend at Boise’s”
American Cities, S.T.O.M.P.

S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 1: “Weekend at Boise’s”

“Satirical Tales of a Moody Photographer” (or “S.T.O.M.P.”) is a new series for La Vue Atypique which shares amusing (and sometimes enlightening) anecdotes from my career as a professional photographer. Continue reading S.T.O.M.P. / Chapter 1: “Weekend at Boise’s”

11 Years of TIA!
On My Mind, Seattle Focus & Factoids

11 Years of TIA!

December 1, 2020 is, unbelievably, the 11th anniversary of TIA International Photography. This was the day that the City of … Continue reading 11 Years of TIA!

TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter Four (The Fall Edition)
Adventures in Photocycling, Seattle Focus & Factoids, Timelapse City Prequels

TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter Four (The Fall Edition)

TIA takes you on a kaleidoscopic journey through Seattle during the autumn season in which you can admire and enjoy the multiple colors — especially yellow — of the season. An entertaining timelapse video also awaits your viewing! Continue reading TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter Four (The Fall Edition)

“Brand New Day”
On My Mind

“Brand New Day”

Revised on November 11, 2020. Today is Saturday, November 7, 2020. It’s a little after 10:30pm Pacific Time. It’s an … Continue reading “Brand New Day”

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

TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter Three

In this chapter, TIA delves into a combination of travel and street photography, thus sharing many images featuring everyday people in and around Seattle. Continue reading TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter Three

DIVORCING The King & Queen of Social Media:  FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM
Marketing Mayhem, On My Mind, Perspective, Presentation, TIA Special Features

DIVORCING The King & Queen of Social Media: FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM

If your photography business is not reaping any benefits from social media, then perhaps it’s time to move on. Continue reading DIVORCING The King & Queen of Social Media: FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM

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

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