I need to take my photography "business" to the next level. As you know, I've always had a passion for capturing God's beauty through pictures, but it would be ideal if I could also make a little extra money on the side. Thoughts have been brewing how I might best make that happen: name the business (been working on that forever), create business cards (need a name first), create a website (need name and business cards)... you can see how it all semi-hinges on a name.
I want it to be memorable... easy to spell... creative... and yet, when people read/hear/see it, they'll know it describes me and my art work. It would be fun to have "Quintana" in the title, so that a part of our family history will always be with me. But... that seems like the easy way out: Quintana Photography. There's nothing wrong with that, per se, but I need more. I need something, perhaps catchy. Though, not like a friend suggested, "Meredith's Photography and Chainsaw Repair". That's just silly and inaccurate.
I'm thinking about Chazown Photograpy. Crazy name, I know. Right off the bat, I know it already doesn't meet one of my criteria (easy to spell), but oh, when you learn what Chazown (khaw-ZONE) means, you'll understand why it's in the running.
"Chazown is the Hebrew word for vision, and it's what God had in mind for you when you were created. Each of us
is a masterpiece, placed on earth for a unique purpose that's solely
ours to fulfill. Chazown helps you discover and pursue your purpose—the reason God placed you on earth."
[http://www.chazown.com/]
William Shakespeare once wrote, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet." Apparently Mr. Shakespeare didn't understand the inherent value a name has to a person or thing. (Though I do understand I'm taking a quote out of context.)
There's a school of thought that believes you'll grow into your name. Or your name becomes you. That is, if your name is Jason, the Greek definition of your name is "to heal". Perhaps God's blessed you with certain talents that lead people to Jesus. I know my Jason has an INCREDIBLE talent for musical instruments. I always say, anything with a string, he can play it. :) Perhaps when others hear him play, they are soothed, become peaceful, relaxed, not stressed out (healed)?
All this to say, names are extremely important. But not only that, I've always felt like I'm uniquely qualified to fulfill a specific, God-ordained moment in history. I'll never discover what that is though just working through the daily grind, earning a paycheck. I need to switch my focus Heavenward... focus on what really matters in this world. I get distracted by the world sometimes.
I feel like God's leading me in a new direction with photography. I
don't exactly know what it looks like yet, but there's an expectancy.
Most moms have nine months to prepare to give birth to their baby, but
since I don't know when my "baby" is coming, I'd better be prepared.
"There's always a seed
Before there's a rose
The more that it rains
The more I will grow
I gotta have
Roots before branches
To know who I am
Before I know
Who I wanna be
And faith
To take chances
To live like I see
A place in this world
For me"
-by Room For Two
I do know of one opportunity that's fallen into my lap. I'll tell you more about it when the time is right.
So.... do you have any ideas what I should name my business? If so, please share.
