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541921

NAICS code for photography

The NAICS code for photography is 541921, Photography Studios, Portrait. Depending on the work, also check 541922.

Portrait photography is 541921; commercial photography is 541922.

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541921 Photography Studios, Portrait

Businesses known as portrait studios primarily engaged in providing still, video, or digital portrait photography services.

Census NAICS lines under 541921 that match photography:

  • Passport photography services
  • Portrait photography services
  • Portrait photography studios
All about NAICS 541921

Other codes to check

541922 Commercial Photography

Businesses primarily engaged in providing commercial photography services, generally for advertising agencies, publishers, and other business and industrial users.

Census NAICS lines under 541922 that match photography:

  • Photographers specializing in aerial photography
  • Commercial photography services
  • Medical photography services
All about NAICS 541922

Questions

What is the NAICS code for photography?

541921, Photography Studios, Portrait. Businesses known as portrait studios primarily engaged in providing still, video, or digital portrait photography services.

Is there more than one NAICS code for photography?

Often, yes. Also check 541922 (Commercial Photography). Portrait photography is 541921; commercial photography is 541922. In SAM.gov you can list several NAICS codes and mark one as primary.

Which NAICS code is used for a government bid?

The one on the solicitation. Federal agencies assign one NAICS code to each solicitation, and the SBA size standard of that code decides whether you count as a small business for that bid.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS (public domain). PublicBeam is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau or any agency. Always check the NAICS code in the official notice before you bid.