Photography Studios, Portrait
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as portrait studios primarily engaged in providing still, video, or digital portrait photography services. Illustrative Examples: Home photography services School photography services Passport photography services Videotaping services for special events (e.g., weddings)
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector comprises establishments that specialize in performing professional, scientific, and technical activities for others. These activities require a high degree of expertise and training. The establishments in this sector specialize according to expertise and provide these services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. Activities performed include: legal advice and representation; accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services; architectural, engineering, and specialized design services; computer services; consulting services; research services; advertising services; photographic services; translation and interpretation services; veterinary services; and other professional, scientific, and technical services. This sector excludes establishments primarily engaged in providing a range of day-to-day office administrative services, such as financial planning, billing and recordkeeping, personnel supply, and physical distribution and logistics. These establishments are classified in Sector 56, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services. |
| 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector group establishments engaged in processes where human capital is the major input. These establishments make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular expertise and training of the services provider. The distinguishing feature of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector is the fact that most of the industries grouped in it have production processes that are almost wholly dependent on worker skills. Thus, the establishments classified in this subsector sell expertise. Much of the expertise requires degrees, though not in every case. |
| 5419 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 4-digit industry group | This industry group comprises establishments engaged in professional, scientific, and technical services (except legal services; accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and related services; architectural, engineering, and related services; specialized design services; computer systems design and related services; management, scientific, and technical consulting services; scientific research and development services; and advertising, public relations, and related services). |
| 54192 | Photographic Services 5-digit NAICS industry | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing still, video, or digital photography services. These establishments may specialize in a particular field of photography, such as commercial and industrial photography, portrait photography, and special events photography. Commercial or portrait photography studios are included in this industry. |
| 541921 | Photography Studios, Portrait 6-digit U.S. detail | This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as portrait studios primarily engaged in providing still, video, or digital portrait photography services. Illustrative Examples: Home photography services School photography services Passport photography services Videotaping services for special events (e.g., weddings) |
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Classification References
- 01Producing film and videotape for commercial exhibition or sale--are classified in Industry 512110, Motion Picture and Video Production;
- 02Developing still photographs--are classified in Industry 81292, Photofinishing;
- 03Developing motion picture film--are classified in U.S. Industry 512199, Other Motion Picture and Video Industries;
- 04Taking, developing, and selling artistic, news, or other types of photographs on a freelance basis, such as photojournalists--are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers; and
- 05Supplying and servicing automatic photography machines in places of business operated by others--are classified in Industry 812990, All Other Personal Services.
Index Items
Passport photography services
Photography services, portrait (e.g., still, video)
Photography studios, portrait
Portrait photography services
Portrait photography studios
School photography (i.e., portrait photography) services
Video photography services, portrait
Video taping services, special events (e.g., birthdays, weddings)
Wedding photography services
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External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 541921.
National Association of Photographers
The UK's leading trade association for professional photographers providing advocacy and resources.
US Small Business Administration
A US government directory offering business guides and resources specifically for photography studios.
Photographer.net
An international industry directory and network featuring professional photographers and related services.
