North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 54192 is used by federal buyers for market research, set-aside size standards, and reporting. Official titles come from the Census Bureau NAICS structure.
Official definition
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.
- Official title
- Photographic Services
- Code level
- 5
- Parent industry
- Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 5419
- Open opportunities
- 0 open · 0 active
Excluded or separately classified activities
Official Census cross-references identify activities that belong under another North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
Developing motion picture film--are classified in Industry 51219, Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries;
Developing still photographs--are classified in Industry 81292, Photofinishing;
Producing film and videotape for commercial exhibition or sale--are classified in Industry 51211, Motion Picture and Video Production;
Supplying and servicing automatic photography machines in places of business operated by others--are classified in Industry 81299, All Other Personal Services.
Taking, developing, and selling artistic, news, or other types of photographs on a freelance basis, such as photojournalists--are classified in Industry 71151, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers; and
Source and edition
2022 NAICS Manual definition and reference material from the U.S. Census Bureau.