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Naming a Photography Business
I was recently bought a camera before I left for college; I am looking to make a small business while I go to college, because I was told to "get a hobby". I am struggling with names. Where did everyone else get their inspiration?. Did it come from your name? mine is Hillaire K-dean Hess. I do not think you can make anything out of that. Ideas please?. Mar 31 15 03:14 pm Link Well there's the obvious... Hilarious Photography.  Mar 31 15 03:32 pm Link DespayreFX wrote: haha, it has my vote. Mar 31 15 03:44 pm Link Hillaire wrote: I simply use my name. It's the most practical thing to do in my opinion if you're going to freelance and you are not going to start a big portrait studio with multiple photographers working under you. Mar 31 15 03:50 pm Link I also use my name - there was this same question in the mua forum recently. For creatives, it makes sense to use your name, not some fictitious business name. It's all about branding and client recognition. They are going to remember your name not some made-up corporate name. Mar 31 15 05:10 pm Link you don't need a business if you're taking on a hobby. Mar 31 15 05:13 pm Link I agree on the name "Hilarious Photography" - Oh my it deserves a metal and though its a hobby I think a name would still be suitable, who knows maybe I would want a small business some day. I have always loved capturing creative things and instead of a story to tell you had an image to show. Thank you all for your input. I am leaning towards using my name, you opened my eyes to what it really means for me and my hobby and potential business possibly. Mar 31 15 07:18 pm Link Something to consider. When naming your business, you should also look way into the future and imagine what you are going to do with your business when you are ready to retire! Something that I did not initially do when I started out as it was the last thing on my mind. I started at 18! As the business grew and we started hiring employees, and it looked like some of them might stay on for some time, I realized that I would not ever want to sell my name, so I created a new business name and started promoting and developing the new brand Adept Studios. It has taken at least 6 years for the brand to catch hold, but it seems to be working. When I am ready to retire, the business, along with the studio itself, will hopefully have some momentum, a book of clients, ongoing repeat business, and after my exit might be worth something to one of the indentured employees, or possibly someone from the outside. Apr 07 15 07:53 am Link Hillaire wrote: Any chance I can just get the cash equivalent? Apr 07 15 07:58 am Link J O H N A L L A N wrote: I'll agree. Apr 07 15 08:25 am Link Someone once told me to create an LLC or Corp with a generic name, like Mike Enterprises then use a DBA for the "fun name" such as "Polarized Photography." One advantage is that you can create any number of ventures with names for targeted markets with DBA's and not have to hassle about the underlying paperwork of the corporation as you create and dispose of them over the years. Or, think of a better name later without getting the lawyers and banks involved. For an artist, would make more sense to simply name the business after yourself because you're promoting yourself, not your craft. imho Apr 07 15 12:54 pm Link Gary Livingston wrote: Mine too!! Its catchy! I shouldve tought of that! Lol! Apr 17 15 01:00 pm Link |
