2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

541922 Commercial Photography

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing commercial photography services, generally for advertising agencies, publishers, and other business and industrial users.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Producing film and videotape for commercial exhibition or sale--are classified in Industry 512110, Motion Picture and Video Production;
  • Developing still photographs--are classified in Industry 81292, Photofinishing;
  • Developing motion picture film--are classified in U.S. Industry 512199, Other Motion Picture and Video Industries;
  • Taking, 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
  • Supplying and servicing automatic photography machines in places of business operated by others--are classified in Industry 812990, All Other Personal Services.
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541922   541922   541922   Commercial photography services
541922   541922   541922   Medical photography services
541922   541922   541922   Photographers specializing in aerial photography
541922   541922   541922   Photography services, commercial
541922   541922   541922   Photography studios, commercial
541922   541922   541922   Video taping services for legal depositions