A Name for My Photography Business - Help
By crazyredhead
@crazyredhead (954)
United States
September 4, 2009 2:51pm CST
I am trying to come with a interesting name for my photography business because I am not liking just using my name. I was thinking about using something involving the meaning of my name. Cassandra was a prophetess from Greece who was cursed by Apollo when she turned him down to not be believed by anyone when she tried to tell them anything. She was the person who tried to warn them of what the Trojan horse was and they did not believe her.
When trying to come up with a name, I tried to think of words connected to "prophetess" and the only thing I could come up with was "divine" and then it would be "Divine Photography" and that just sounds cheesy and people would expect A LOT from me.
Does anybody have any ideas for me to use? Help me brainstorm?
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6 responses
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
6 Sep 09
How about...."Open You Eyes."
This goes with the Cassandra story because no one would believe her about the Trojan horse, when after her explanation it should have been clear!!!
It also goes along with photography because you have to have sharp eyes and good attention to details to get a really good picture! :)
Hope you like it!!
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@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
6 Sep 09
I just thought of something else if you dont like my other name. How about...FoCass (like Focus). It has to do with a camera, and it is using part of your name. I hope that isn't too stupid! lol
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@crazyredhead (954)
• United States
11 Sep 09
Those are some great suggestions and if I decide to name my business in the future I will definitely consider those. As for now I decided to leave my name to make payment methods and tax reasons easier. I was going to use Exposing Beauty. But decided to go with C Larson Photography and as a sub-line am using Exposing Beauty. Thanks so much for the great suggestions.
@crazyredhead (954)
• United States
4 Sep 09
I really like Now and Future Photos and it makes me think of Infinity Photos or something along those lines. Thanks for starting a branch of my brainstorming tree.:D
@crazyredhead (954)
• United States
4 Sep 09
Thanks for the suggestion - but so many people use that for photography. I want something unique.
@Davidarich (985)
• Australia
16 Sep 09
THe story of Cassandra is much more complex than that, and her ill-fated prophesies do not define her. She is one of the most tragic figures in Greek mythology... and divine is the last word that comes to mind when thinking about her life!
There is already a Cassandra Photography business/website, so no point in persuing that line. Just what kind of photography are you offering?
@crazyredhead (954)
• United States
17 Sep 09
I know that it is much more complicated - I was trying to make it a shorter story. And I know that Cassandra Photography is already taken. I am mostly into doing senior portraits and family portraits and I'm good with animals. What I love about portraits is being able to show people how beautiful or handsome they really are. I was thinking "C Larson Photography: Exposing Beauty" so that I can still use my name for people to write checks for payment but still have a unique name.
@maryihla (103)
• United States
4 Sep 09
The name you choose for your business should reflect who you are, what you do, and how you're unique.
Think about how you want to be perceived. What type of photography will you offer? The image of a wedding photographer will be quite different than that of a product photographer. If you plan to shot informal family portraits in your clients' homes, you'll want to choose a business name that's warm, friendly, and not pretentious.
Consider the scope of your business. Will you only be taking photographs, or will you offer other services such as photo restoration, scanning, or camera accessories or albums. Pick a name that's not too limiting in case you decide to expand your business in the future.
Come up with a list of keywords that relate specifically to your business, using nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. Keep in mind the criteria set forth above, and make sure these keywords include the benefits your clients will receive by using your services. Use a thesaurus to find synonyms to add to the list.
Mix and match the words on your list to come up with a minimum of 25 possible business names. Resist the impulse to be gimmicky, and make sure the name isn't too hard to spell or pronounce.
Also, remember the legal aspects. Most states require a sole proprietor to use their full name in the business name unless they file a fictitious name, sometimes known as a dba (doing business as). Corporations and limited liability companies will have a tag added, such as "Inc." or "LLC."
Once you've come up with a list of possible names, try them out by saying each out loud and making a test email signature. Narrow down your list to 10-12 favorites and check each against a trademark database. You'll also want to check for available domain names.
If you still can't decide on a name, run your final selections by your family and friends. Have them pick their favorites and describe why they like the name.
Good luck with your new business!
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@crazyredhead (954)
• United States
4 Sep 09
Thanks for all the information! I'll try and put it all into use.