Why do people make up alies names?

Photolistic · 16th of October 2006 (Mon)

Like "steve lens" and put it on their business cads?

Permagrin · 16th of October 2006 (Mon)

I don't think I've ever seen an alias on a business card. Just at the forums...

Photolistic · 16th of October 2006 (Mon)

I have seen some local photographers want to be called that.

Permagrin · 16th of October 2006 (Mon)

Next time I'm in Portland, I'll check it out. I think it's quite weird actually...

Jon, The Elder · 16th of October 2006 (Mon)

Trying to dodge their real names for legal repercussions. However if the guys last name looks like alphabet soup, and has five syllabels(?) he might be trying to make it easier to pronounce/identify.

Photolistic · 16th of October 2006 (Mon)

good point. My fried just decided to go with Christian Roy Photography but thats not his name lol

Mike Panic · 17th of October 2006 (Tue)

mike panic is not my real last name (mike is my first name)

there are a dozen different reasons for me using panic as my last name... one of the main reasons - it is easy to spell, hard to mispell, easy to understand on the phone - think steven or stephen... if your on the phone w/ someone, or having a verbal conversation in person, you should never have to spell out what your business name is... like Mike's Fotos is a horrible idea, because i'd have to tell people that it is photo w/ an F.

ill b honest in saying that the vast majority of people i meet never question it...

deadpass · 17th of October 2006 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon, The Elder

However if the guys last name looks like alphabet soup, and has five syllabels(?) he might be trying to make it easier to pronounce/identify.

I would say that's most likely why.

Tapeman · 17th of October 2006 (Tue)

My cards say:

Cravin Morehead Photgraphy

Lynn Minmei · 17th of October 2006 (Tue)

Maybe "Lens" really IS his last name

funnypicmaker · 18th of October 2006 (Wed)

There's a Simpsons episode where Homer changes his name to "Max Power."

Sam · 18th of October 2006 (Wed)

I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

Jim G · 18th of October 2006 (Wed)

A lot of people go for catchy names - just look at the huge number of authors who write under assumed names... though they may have reasons other than "they sound better" - I can't think of many at the moment though other than a need for anonymity which may not so much apply to photography

tghaines · 18th of October 2006 (Wed)

"Max Power" was the only one Homer got right.

Perhaps we can sabotage this post and make it into the most ridiculous photographers name...like "Canon Shooter".

samsen · 18th of October 2006 (Wed)

Do doo do dooo do.

16th of October 2006 (Mon)	#1
Photolistic User is banned from forums Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 1,632 IMAGE EDITING OK	Why do people make up alies names? Like "steve lens" and put it on their business cads?

16th of October 2006 (Mon)	#2
Permagrin High Priestess of all I survey Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: day dreamin' Posts: 77,798	Re: Why do people make up alies names? I don't think I've ever seen an alias on a business card. Just at the forums... __________________ .. It's Permie's world, we just live in it! ~CDS

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Photolistic User is banned from forums Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 1,632 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Why do people make up alies names? I have seen some local photographers want to be called that.

16th of October 2006 (Mon)	#4
Permagrin High Priestess of all I survey Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: day dreamin' Posts: 77,798	Re: Why do people make up alies names? Next time I'm in Portland, I'll check it out. I think it's quite weird actually... __________________ .. It's Permie's world, we just live in it! ~CDS

16th of October 2006 (Mon)	#5
Jon, The Elder teaching fish to ride a bicycle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warren, Michigan Posts: 2,487	Re: Why do people make up alies names? Trying to dodge their real names for legal repercussions. However if the guys last name looks like alphabet soup, and has five syllabels(?) he might be trying to make it easier to pronounce/identify. __________________ A 40D, a 30D, some nice glass and a great Shooting Partner. "...As in music, so in life."

17th of October 2006 (Tue)	#7
Mike Panic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pa Posts: 1,603	Re: Why do people make up alies names? mike panic is not my real last name (mike is my first name) there are a dozen different reasons for me using panic as my last name... one of the main reasons - it is easy to spell, hard to mispell, easy to understand on the phone - think steven or stephen... if your on the phone w/ someone, or having a verbal conversation in person, you should never have to spell out what your business name is... like Mike's Fotos is a horrible idea, because i'd have to tell people that it is photo w/ an F. ill b honest in saying that the vast majority of people i meet never question it... __________________ MikePanic.com photography \| web design \| social media \| content creation CripsyHundos.com instagram photos for your viewing pleasure

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Jim G I feel thoroughly satisfied Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia. Posts: 12,249 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Why do people make up alies names? A lot of people go for catchy names - just look at the huge number of authors who write under assumed names... though they may have reasons other than "they sound better" - I can't think of many at the moment though other than a need for anonymity which may not so much apply to photography __________________ Gear List Reviews & Hotlinks: Domke F-3x - Pelican 1510/1514 & 1610/1614 - DIY Variable Length OC-E3 - Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home - FA-100

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tghaines Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sydney Australia, Mona Vale Posts: 311 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Why do people make up alies names? "Max Power" was the only one Homer got right. Perhaps we can sabotage this post and make it into the most ridiculous photographers name...like "Canon Shooter". __________________ Trent Haines www.diversionimages.com.au

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samsen Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 4,999 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Why do people make up alies names? Do doo do dooo do. __________________ Weak retaliates, Strong Forgives, Intelligent Ignores! Samsen

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