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| Photo: © S. Banos It's over there, all the way to the right. No, it's not- it's straight ahead. Uh-uh, it's up there at 2 o'clock. Ya sure it's not in that big ol' tarp in back? |
Recently, during a period of extreme self examination (this is pretty much that time of year- is it not?), I set about tackling the age old question... why ain't I famous yet? Why am I not in every gallery, museum and private photography collection- when I so obviously deserve to?
So I set about examining this age old mystery, dissecting every possible raisonne de jour. Boundless talent- check; unrivaled originality- check; sheer, unbridled charisma- check, check and check! Stumped as I was, this time I pushed forward- this time, there would be no rest or retreat until I broke through the bonds that would unleash me from my ill begotten anonymity...
The name! How on earth could I ever achieve photographic stardom with such obvious an impediment, such weighted albatross round yonder neck. As if the first name is not bad enough, I must endure a last name prominently displayed on the rest room door of every Hispanic restaurant in existence! Clearly, I had finally unearthed the very root of my life long dilemma- I needed a name worthy of my photographic pedigree.
First, I have to go by three names, two just don't make it, and Stanley Joseph Banos certainly does not make it. After several years of closely monitoring the names most often associated with photographic achievement, I hereby present and ask you to vote for my brand spanking new nome de guerre, the one destined to lead me to fame in 2015, the one that will forever inherit the riches and rewards of my well deserved photographic legacy:
9 comments:
I'd suggest the second, but that you enhance your stature by dropping the first name and only using an initial: L. Taylor Jennings.
This is assuming that you're willing to drop 35mm and take up large format alternative process work.
If not, then you might consider changing your name to any of the suggestions here:
http://nameberry.com/list/264/Hipster-Baby-Names
Pie Whacket has already been taken by some Village cat.
I.P. Freely?
Yes- Brilliant, Mudhouse!
I knew my wise and faithful audience of unlimited followers would not abandon me in my life quest. I had, in fact, considered "The Initial Alternative," but hastily abandoned it due to lack of response in the preliminary polls. But, yes... yes, L. Taylor Jennings does have a certain panache (and I can always ply it in the literary circles as well)! Thank you! The publicity shots next to the Deardoff are ready to go!
TM- They can have it, someone of my stature demands Three names, or at least the requisite extra initial as already discussed.
garreti- Let's keep this discussion classy, P-Lease!
I don't get it, Stan.
You've been in galleries, exhibitions, and museums all over the U.S. and in Europe. Your name is a household word in some parts.
What's the problem?
Yeah, true that.
Dunno, it just doesn't feel the same of late- maybe it's time to take the plunge and go digital, or better yet- call myself... an Artist! Could it be as simple as a beret!?
How about Stanley Joseph?
Hhmmmm... The two first name solution- intriguing!
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