Industry 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)
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 541921 - Photography Studios, Portrait are:
- Video photography services, portrait
- Portrait photography services
- Photography services, portrait (e.g., still, video)
- Wedding photography services
- Portrait photography studios
- Video taping services, special events (e.g., birthdays, weddings)
- School photography (i.e., portrait photography) services
- Passport photography services
- Photography studios, portrait
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Photography in the US (54192)
Revenue 2025
$15.8bn
Growth 2025
-0.07%
Key Trends
Operators are contending with declining demand from key markets
The rapid improvement in quality of digital cell phone cameras has drawn revenue away
An increase in corporate profit is anticipated to lead to greater demand from private businesses
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 541921 - Photography Studios, Portrait that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Producing film and videotape for commercial exhibition or sale--are classified in Industry 512110, Motion Picture and Video Production;
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Developing motion picture film--are classified in U.S. Industry 512199, Other Motion Picture and Video Industries;
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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
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Developing still photographs--are classified in Industry 81292, Photofinishing;
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NAICS Cross Reference
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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NAICS Hierarchy 541921 - Photography Studios, Portrait
NAICS Code 541921 - Photography Studios, Portrait sits in the 2-digit Photography Studios, Portrait sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 54
Sector Title: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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5411 Legal Services
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54111 Offices of Lawyers
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54112 Offices of Notaries
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54119 Other Legal Services
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5412 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
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54121 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
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5413 Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
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54131 Architectural Services
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54132 Landscape Architectural Services
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54133 Engineering Services
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54134 Drafting Services
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54135 Building Inspection Services
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54136 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
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54137 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
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54138 Testing Laboratories
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5414 Specialized Design Services
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54141 Interior Design Services
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54142 Industrial Design Services
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54143 Graphic Design Services
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54149 Other Specialized Design Services
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5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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54151 Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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5416 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
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54161 Management Consulting Services
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54162 Environmental Consulting Services
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54169 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
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5417 Scientific Research and Development Services
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54171 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
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54172 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
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5418 Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
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54181 Advertising Agencies
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54182 Public Relations Agencies
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54183 Media Buying Agencies
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54184 Media Representatives
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54185 Outdoor Advertising
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54186 Direct Mail Advertising
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54187 Advertising Material Distribution Services
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54189 Other Services Related to Advertising
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5419 Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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54191 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
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54192 Photographic Services
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54193 Translation and Interpretation Services
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54194 Veterinary Services
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54199 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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