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Jimmy2Feet
18-07-11, 08:03 PM
Hey all,
A bit of help if you don't mind. i am in the process of moving towards making (or at least trying) to make money from photography, however i am really struggling with coming up with a trading name. all the obvious ones have already been taken, wondering if anyone can come up with any ideas?
My details
Name: James Champion
Location: south coast (Bournemouth/new forest)
Not doing any particular photography, plan is to keep options open, sport, music, weddings, portraits etc.
Ideas so far,
Ones already taken
-James Champion Photography - (the obvious but already taken)
-JC photography / JCphoto - (again already taken)
-champion photography (taken and really dont like it any way)
Ones that i have thought of and are currently available.
-Photography by James (not sure if this is a bit cheesy)
-Studio Champion (again not sure if a bit cheesy)
-jchampion photo
-Studio JC
-james Champion (just the name on its own, no photo or photography
That is about all i have come up with, what do you all think? or if you have any other ideas that would be appreciated!
BigBaddad
18-07-11, 08:08 PM
Studio JC Gets my vote.
tigersaw
18-07-11, 08:13 PM
champion photography studios
JC photography studios (hmm, a bit like jesus christ though)
Acme snappy snaps
BigBaddad
18-07-11, 08:17 PM
You need something to get you good exposure, but nothing too flash. Will your studio have curtains on the Windows or shutters.
Mr Speirs
18-07-11, 08:25 PM
You don't want anything to frame you in a negative light. Capturing the subject's imagination is the secret to a snapping up business.
A MOMENT IN TIME
ANGELS IN ACTION
BEST OF SHOW
BLESSED EVENTS
CAMERA FLASHES
CANDID SHOTS
CAPTURED ON CAMERA
CAPTURED MOMENTS
CAUGHT ON CAMERA
CINEMA EXPOSURE
CINEMASCOPE
CLASSY CAMERA CLICKS
CLASSY CLICKS
CLICK! CLICK!
CLICK IT
COMING ATTRACTIONS
CURRENT EVENTS
DELAYED ACTION
FAVORITE FOTOS
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
FUNNY FACES
FLASHES
FOCUS ON 'U'
FROZEN IN TIME
GOD'S EYE
GOTCHA ON FILM
IMAGES
IN THE LIMELIGHT
IN THE PUBLIC EYE
IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE
KALEIDOSCOPE
LIGHTS - CAMERA - ACTION
MAKE IT SNAPPY
MAKING MEMORIES
MEMORIES
MEMORIES MADE
MEMORIES MADE IN HEAVEN
MEMORY LANE
MILLION-DOLLAR FACES
MOTION-PICTURES
NATURAL LIGHT
ON VIDEO
OPEN SHUTTER
OPTICAL PRISM
OUT OF FOCUS
PEARLS IN FLASH
PEEK A BOO (WE SEE YOU!)
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPOSURES
PHOTO LAB
PICTURE IT
PICTURE PERFECT
PICTURE PERFECT POSES
PICTURES IN MOTION
PICTURES IN TIME
PICTURES ON SITE
PIXEL PRINTS
POLAROID (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Photography_studio_names#) PORTRAITS
PRECIOUS MEMORIES
PRISM PICS
SAY CHEESE
SAY CHEESE PLEASE
SMILE YOU'RE ON CANDID CAMERA
SMILES 'N MORE
SNAP IT
SNAPSHOTS
STAY IN FOCUS
STAY FOCUSSED
SYNCHROFLASH
THE GALLERY
THE LENS PLACE
THE PHOTO SHOP
THE SHUTTER BUG (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Photography_studio_names#)
THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE
THE DARKROOM
YOU'VE BEEN FRAMED
VIEWFINDER
VISUAL IMAGES
WHO'S WHO
ZOOM
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Jimmy2Feet
18-07-11, 08:32 PM
using the JC thing is my biggest issue, i think that some people (i.e tigersaw) will think jesus! and that is obviously not what i am after. I am quite after just using my name, as not only is a name a good advert imo, but my name is quite unique (even though there is another james champion, who is a photographer!!!) and therefore is memorable point for clients. i am just so not sure, once i choose it i am kind of stuck!
Jimmy2Feet
18-07-11, 08:33 PM
A MOMENT IN TIME
ANGELS IN ACTION
BEST OF SHOW
BLESSED EVENTS
CAMERA FLASHES
CANDID SHOTS
CAPTURED ON CAMERA
CAPTURED MOMENTS
CAUGHT ON CAMERA
CINEMA EXPOSURE
CINEMASCOPE
CLASSY CAMERA CLICKS
CLASSY CLICKS
CLICK! CLICK!
CLICK IT
COMING ATTRACTIONS
CURRENT EVENTS
DELAYED ACTION
FAVORITE FOTOS
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
FUNNY FACES
FLASHES
FOCUS ON 'U'
FROZEN IN TIME
GOD'S EYE
GOTCHA ON FILM
IMAGES
IN THE LIMELIGHT
IN THE PUBLIC EYE
IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE
KALEIDOSCOPE
LIGHTS - CAMERA - ACTION
MAKE IT SNAPPY
MAKING MEMORIES
MEMORIES
MEMORIES MADE
MEMORIES MADE IN HEAVEN
MEMORY LANE
MILLION-DOLLAR FACES
MOTION-PICTURES
NATURAL LIGHT
ON VIDEO
OPEN SHUTTER
OPTICAL PRISM
OUT OF FOCUS
PEARLS IN FLASH
PEEK A BOO (WE SEE YOU!)
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPOSURES
PHOTO LAB
PICTURE IT
PICTURE PERFECT
PICTURE PERFECT POSES
PICTURES IN MOTION
PICTURES IN TIME
PICTURES ON SITE
PIXEL PRINTS
POLAROID (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Photography_studio_names#) PORTRAITS
PRECIOUS MEMORIES
PRISM PICS
SAY CHEESE
SAY CHEESE PLEASE
SMILE YOU'RE ON CANDID CAMERA
SMILES 'N MORE
SNAP IT
SNAPSHOTS
STAY IN FOCUS
STAY FOCUSSED
SYNCHROFLASH
THE GALLERY
THE LENS PLACE
THE PHOTO SHOP
THE SHUTTER BUG (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Photography_studio_names#)
THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE
THE DARKROOM
YOU'VE BEEN FRAMED
VIEWFINDER
VISUAL IMAGES
WHO'S WHO
ZOOM
ZOOM IN
ZOOMING
WOW that is dedication the the cause with helping a fellow orger in there time of need!!! did you actually come up with all of them......or are you aware of some web site or something that creates!! either way....cheers a lot!!!
www .champion-image. co.uk
and its available
WOW that is dedication the the cause with helping a fellow orger in there time of need!!! did you actually come up with all of them......or are you aware of some web site or something that creates!! either way....cheers a lot!!!
Dedication (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Photography_studio_names#) my ****
Jimmy2Feet
18-07-11, 08:40 PM
thats not a bad one, however as soon as i said that i heard myself wanting to say it geordie accent! which kind of makes me want to come away from using champion now!!!
The Mrs likes memories made, and making memories. again not sure if a bit cheesy!
I think this is going to take ages!
Jimmy2Feet
18-07-11, 08:42 PM
Dedication (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Photography_studio_names#) my ****
haha busted!!!
Good shout non the less though!
BigBaddad
18-07-11, 08:43 PM
I Leica that one.
I like memories made ,but I think its abit soppy, like just for weddings and that type of event. Couldn't see it working for sporting or corporate gigs etc
Jimmy2Feet
18-07-11, 09:03 PM
yeah i agree with you on that one.
It is a real shame that i cant have James champion photography. I would much rather have my name, as not only is it more personable, but also when advertising myself, i will also be advertising my business and visa versa!
454697819
18-07-11, 09:05 PM
South Coast Photography
Pixel plus
Altered images
Jimmy2Feet
18-07-11, 09:06 PM
i am edging towards j-championphoto (or photography)?!?
Icanopit
18-07-11, 09:08 PM
Through the lense
Through the lense
Like it!!
Jimmy2Feet
18-07-11, 09:12 PM
Like it!!
so did someone else, already taken.
Camera Magic
Exquisitely Framed Photography
The Light Fantastic Photography
I`m getting a big headache!!
Jimmy2Feet
18-07-11, 09:16 PM
your getting a headache! i have been tryinh to think of something for the last month! keep coming up with things, then not liking them, then come up with more, and still get right ****ed of that there is another James champion!!!! dam him!!!
Icanopit
18-07-11, 09:19 PM
Well framed
Just Champion photo studio (great if your based in yorkshire) :) :)
DJFridge
18-07-11, 09:21 PM
Altered images
Excellent band. Mmmm, Claire Grogan....
I`m getting a big headache!!
No, that's a rubbish name!
yeah i agree with you on that one.
It is a real shame that i cant have James champion photography. I would much rather have my name, as not only is it more personable, but also when advertising myself, i will also be advertising my business and visa versa!
All joking apart, what about James Champion Photographer?
Excellent band. Mmmm, Claire Grogan....
No, that's a rubbish name!
All joking apart, what about James Champion Photographer?
Already a James Champion photographer
Jimmy2Feet
18-07-11, 09:26 PM
james champion photography already, but no photographer.
That is quite a good twist!! hum!
Champion photographer?
tigersaw
18-07-11, 09:29 PM
change your name.
Or use your middle name.
I take photos
now off to bed! nite all :)
Jimmy2Feet
18-07-11, 09:32 PM
i hate my middle name (edward) cheers ty
Jimmy2Feet
18-07-11, 09:48 PM
right think i am going for
Champion Photography
www.champion-photography.co.uk
keep your eyes open, i am soon to be the next david bailey!! :)
Electro
18-07-11, 10:29 PM
James Champion Lens Art. A tag line below and ur away :)
Nobbylad
18-07-11, 10:54 PM
Jai deux pied
Balky001
19-07-11, 05:00 AM
i hate my middle name (edward) cheers ty
Shame, you could have gone for Ed Shots ;)
I think including your name is a good idea as a 'catchy' name can sound a bit cheap. Depends what market you are going for though.
south coast images? or photography
Just make sure you either market yourself completely different to the other one OR if you really like his stuff and want to catch a ride on his web traffic use similar tactic and tags ( stay away from copying main fonts though)
Jimmy2Feet
19-07-11, 08:51 AM
he only does fashon photography, and i dont think he is very good IMO.
I have gone for www.champion-photography.co.uk (http://www.champion-photography.co.uk) purchased the domain last night, The best of both worlds IMO, uses my name to make marketing easier, outlines right from the word go what i do, easy to remember, and most importantly does not limit me to a specific type of photography.
All i need now is to build my portfolio. so anyone in, or know of any bands that play at half decent (i.e. want and need lighting rigs) venues that want some pics taken (the shoot for free, and they can they look at and buy any images that they want) or any play any sports they want photographing (same as the music) let me know, i dont plan to be doing it for free for long!
Oh and ideally someone in the south of the UK, not york!
tigersaw
19-07-11, 09:07 AM
back in the 90's I helped with a pinball repair company called pinball express. The website was pinball-express.com but we got fed up having to say 'pinball express, thats pinball hyphon express' to people, so we changed it.
Jimmy2Feet
19-07-11, 09:30 AM
i do plan to also purchase www.championphotography.co.uk (http://www.championphotography.co.uk) incase some simple minded individual manages to miss out the - they will still be redirected to the correct site, i think however having the - in there makes the address more readable, therefore better for the advertising once again.
tigersaw
19-07-11, 09:48 AM
i do plan to also purchase www.championphotography.co.uk (http://www.championphotography.co.uk) incase some simple minded individual manages to miss out the - they will still be redirected to the correct site, i think however having the - in there makes the address more readable, therefore better for the advertising once again.
Well we had a web presence for 10 years, and our customers were not simple minded. That website got me an audience with the boss of Sega, several famous people and an appearance on breakfast TV. When your phone rings all day after some media exposure you'll be glad for taking out the hyphon. Good luck with the attitude.
Jimmy2Feet
19-07-11, 10:00 AM
please dont take that in the wong way tigersaw, i was not saying that your clients were simple minded! i was just stating that from experiance jo public are not the brightest people in teh world, in general terms!
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