| The name of your photography business will form | | | | 6) Keep spelling simple and make sure that the name |
| the cornerstone of your brand and determine what | | | | is easy to pronounce. |
| kind of image you present to the public and | | | | 7) You will undoubtedly set up a website at some |
| prospective clients. | | | | point in time so make sure that there is a suitable |
| Here are some ideas to consider if you are looking | | | | domain name to match your business name. Register |
| for good names for a photography business. | | | | it right away so you don't lose the chance. |
| 1) Good business names often state exactly what a | | | | 8) You need something that leaves a good first |
| business does. For this reason it is advisable to let | | | | impression on your customers. They must |
| people know exactly what you are. The word | | | | immediately associate your name with the kind of |
| 'photography' usually conveys this meaning the best | | | | service that they are looking for. |
| but you may also use words like 'images' or 'portraits'. | | | | 9) A great name for your photography business is |
| 2) Don't limit your future options by having a name | | | | one that you can be proud to be associated with. |
| that pigeon holes your business too much. Calling your | | | | Ultimately, you have to like it just as your |
| business 'Harmony Wedding Photography' may be | | | | prospective customers have to. |
| appropriate if you always service weddings. If you | | | | 10) Make sure that your chosen name is available and |
| change your niche further down the road though you | | | | that it is not already taken as a trademark by |
| risk being stuck with a name that is no longer | | | | another organization. Do a thorough search online and |
| relevant. | | | | check out the names database at your city or |
| 3) Consider including the owners name as a part of | | | | county clerks office. |
| the business name. This can sound professional and | | | | It can be a nightmare to change a name once you |
| add a nice personal touch. Many photographers trade | | | | have already been in business for some time. Not |
| on their personal reputation rather than that of their | | | | only will you face costs associated with rebranding |
| business. | | | | marketing materials and stationery but you will also |
| 4) Depending on your market you may go for | | | | risk losing some of the customer recognition that you |
| something conservative and professional sounding or | | | | have built up. |
| perhaps something catchy or creative. Whatever you | | | | Get you company off to a great start by |
| do you should make sure that your name is unique | | | | brainstorming a list of great photography business |
| and will not be confused with other photographers. | | | | names and then put some time into making sure that |
| 5) A good photography business name should be | | | | you go with one that is the right match for your |
| memorable. Test names out on friends and family | | | | business. Naming a photography business is a much |
| members and see if they can remember them a few | | | | more important task than most entrepreneurs |
| days later. | | | | imagine. |