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 05/28/2006 06:16:35 PM · #1
Ok, my boyfriend's business license is up for renewal (currently named David Brimm Photography), and he's convinced me to go into business with him.

So we are trying to think of a business name that is simple and all-inclusive. (he currently does fine art, stock, portraits, wedding, etc.) We also want something that we can stick with for the long run, especially if someday we decide to open a studio shop downtown, or something like that.

Any ideas would be appreciated, thank you, Amanda

(PS: We've thought of doing initials, but I think that B&H would not hesitate to sue us, lol!)

If we cannot think of something, we will just stick with Brimm Photography, it's just that I want to feel a little more like it really is partially my business as well

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 05/28/2006 06:37:13 PM · #2
How about Brimm & Hobson - Photographers. Sounds classic, to me. Or Hobson & Brimm if y'all prefere.
 05/28/2006 06:43:36 PM · #3
Originally posted by Digital Quixote:
How about Brimm & Hobson - Photographers. Sounds classic, to me. Or Hobson & Brimm if y'all prefere.


Given he already has something going, I would second Brimm & Hobson. It keeps the existing clients linked and shows expansion. Works for me, but check if the url is available first.
 05/28/2006 07:02:54 PM · #4
Ok, that would probably work well. I just have a stigma in my head with my name, lol... guess it's time to get over it. Thank you for the suggestion, I will keep it in mind.
 05/30/2006 03:36:22 PM · #5
Or....

Brimm and 'Son Photography

;)

This allows for expansion after you have children.
 05/30/2006 03:40:22 PM · #6
Fire & Brimmstone Photography

05/30/2006 04:01:27 PM · #7
ok, I'm not sure how things work in the USofA (nor the UK for that matter) however I think (and if it doesn't cost too much) David Should renew his business name, you should also have a Brimm & Hobson - Photographers presence and a David and Amanda presence. I'm not speaking from experience but firmly believe a business name can attract a certain type of clientele (surnames show stability/maturity and christian names show modern/streetwise).
 05/30/2006 04:32:02 PM · #8
also think longterm....where is your relationship going....will you be hopson forever? or will you want to change the business name again in the future?

05/30/2006 04:50:40 PM · #9
Some would say: number one rule, "don't do business with friends."

When you become his wife, maybe... ;-)
 05/30/2006 05:13:01 PM · #10
Originally posted by mk:
Fire & Brimmstone Photography


We thought of this and then decided it wouldn't go over well as the majority of our potential client base is probably religious.

We've had businesses together before and we work quite well together, we think the same way but at the same time have opposite viewpoints, experience and ideas that seem to complement each other well.

I don't want my name in the business (because *shhh* if he doesn't read this, maybe someday it will be the same name) and like I said, I guess I'm like a lot of people who just don't like their name or feel it has any ring to it (not to mention, I've always hated who it came from).

What do you guys think of any of the following? too cuties perhaps? or too generic, bland?

We started by thinking maybe Lifetime Photography, but then there's that TV network and it's really bland and overused as a business name.

so maybe:

Lifeshots Photography

Shutterworks Photography

or maybe a name with the word Premier in it. Something Premier Photography...

(some of the sappy words we've been rolling around are: reflections, allure(ing), exquisite, illustrious, imaging, design, innovative, aspirations, captivating, elegant, charming, etc.)
and we already have a Creative Imaging Studios in town.

Thanks for all the input!
 05/30/2006 05:23:41 PM · #11
This is probably in the "too cute" category, but it's both accurate and punny: Brimm's Photo Tales

But really, if the business is established long enough that you're renewing, I'd keep the same name active, and then maybe take out a second name to cover additional activities, maybe a generic like HB Productions or something ... that one can cover all kinds of "activities" ... : )
 05/30/2006 06:29:53 PM · #12
lol, thanx GeneralE
 05/31/2006 07:42:45 PM · #13
How bout A&D Premier Photography, kinda covers all the bases and even works well for a jingle if you get to that point.
A-&-D Pre-mier Pho-to-gra-phy

Message edited by author 2006-05-31 19:44:11.
 05/31/2006 07:45:44 PM · #14
Thanks Lucky... will keep it in mind
 05/31/2006 07:58:05 PM · #15
Originally posted by Lucky:
How bout A&D Premier Photography, kinda covers all the bases and even works well for a jingle if you get to that point.
A-&-D Pre-mier Pho-to-gra-phy


Lucky, that was quite funny. I now have this jingle in my head :)


05/31/2006 08:02:43 PM · #16
hmm... I think I am leaning toward Shutterworks, even though there are a million of those out there... but hmmm.. the URL is already taken of course, I guess it is the female in me that wants something more "fancy" than our names.

Maybe we could just do Amanda and David Brimm Photography, and let people assume that we meant that Brimm was my name too

or
Shutterworks Photography
Amanda and David Brimm

who knows.
 05/31/2006 08:14:55 PM · #17
Let Us Shoot You!
 05/31/2006 08:25:58 PM · #18
Originally posted by Bosborne:
Let Us Shoot You!


LMAO!
 05/31/2006 08:36:53 PM · #19
From a practical standpoint, people are creatures of habit and do not like change. So before changing anything that might create small ripples in an established pond I would ask is it worth the expense, headache, stress and upheaval to change the name, along with all marketing, web sites etc.? If the answer is yes, or who cares, we want to change it anyway, then I would elect for a change that presents minimal changes in your marketing and what not. Most of the time business names have little impact and are a sideline to the "true name" represented by the work itself and the skill at maintaining good customer relations. My 2c from zilch experience in that field, but a bit of life experience.

Message edited by author 2006-05-31 20:37:17.
 05/31/2006 08:48:38 PM · #20
Originally posted by rblanton:
From a practical standpoint, people are creatures of habit and do not like change. So before changing anything that might create small ripples in an established pond I would ask is it worth the expense, headache, stress and upheaval to change the name, along with all marketing, web sites etc.? If the answer is yes, or who cares, we want to change it anyway, then I would elect for a change that presents minimal changes in your marketing and what not. Most of the time business names have little impact and are a sideline to the "true name" represented by the work itself and the skill at maintaining good customer relations. My 2c from zilch experience in that field, but a bit of life experience.


Thanks for the input... the background here is that he's never done much or any advertising or online stuff besides his business cards and email address, his client base is a small one of friends and family and thier co-workers, so there isn't really a business recognition.

We are trying to think of a name, and one that we would stick to long term, because we want to get out there and start really pushing this to be a viable business. Before, for him, it wasn't really so much of a business as a sort of hobby, or a practice business if you will-- don't get me wrong, don't want to offend him, it is a business that he treats as such, but he never really pursued it or put more effort into it than word of mouth and such.... kind of a backburner sort of thing, to his other businesses, we're looking to dive right into it and make it the main one
 05/31/2006 08:53:39 PM · #21
B&H Photo...no wait, that's already taken. ;)


05/31/2006 08:55:17 PM · #22
What if you and Dave get married, Would you still want your Maiden name in the Business name-- Just a thought.

Message edited by author 2006-05-31 20:55:30.
 05/31/2006 09:01:13 PM · #23
Originally posted by buzzrock:
What if you and Dave get married, Would you still want your Maiden name in the Business name-- Just a thought.


no, I don't want my maiden name in the business even if we don't get married.... there in lies the problem... :(
 05/31/2006 09:02:43 PM · #24
Originally posted by laurielblack:
B&H Photo...no wait, that's already taken. ;)


yeah, that was my first idea, and out the window it went... don't have the money to fight a losing law suit, although, might get some media attention, unless they squashed us before it could even get that far... lol
 05/31/2006 09:15:01 PM · #25
The F Stops Here
"Quality Profanity-Free Photography"

Point, Click and Pray
(for wedding photos... or if you ''pray you'll get paid" Ha

I think anything like ''Brimm and Hopson" sounds like a law firm.

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