# NAICS code for photography The NAICS code for photography is 541921 (Photography Studios, Portrait). Its SBA small business size standard is $16 million in average annual receipts. Depending on the work, 541922 (Commercial Photography) may fit better. This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as portrait studios primarily engaged in providing still, video, or digital portrait photography services. List 541921 as your primary NAICS code in SAM.gov if photography is your main line of business.Source: NAICS 2022 (Census).Official source: [U.S. Census Bureau NAICS](https://www.census.gov/naics/) | Industry | Photography | | --- | --- | | Primary NAICS | [541921](https://samgovapi.io/naics/541921) | | Title | Photography Studios, Portrait | | Size standard | $16 million in average annual receipts (13 CFR 121.201) | ## Other codes to consider | Code | Title | Size standard | | --- | --- | --- | | [541921](https://samgovapi.io/naics/541921) | Photography Studios, Portrait | $16 million in average annual receipts | | [541922](https://samgovapi.io/naics/541922) | Commercial Photography | $9 million in average annual receipts | ## What NAICS 541921 covers This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as portrait studios primarily engaged in providing still, video, or digital portrait photography services. ## Examples classified under 541921 - 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) ## Also searched as aerial photography ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/naics/541921" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` MCP tool: `naics_lookup`Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions What is the NAICS code for photography?The NAICS code most used for photography is 541921, Photography Studios, Portrait. Depending on the work, 541922 may fit better.Is a photography business small for federal contracts?For NAICS 541921, a business is small at or under $16 million in average annual receipts (13 CFR 121.201), counting affiliates.Can I list more than one NAICS code?Yes. A SAM.gov registration can list many NAICS codes with one marked primary; each solicitation names the single code that applies to it. ## Related - [NAICS 541921](https://samgovapi.io/naics/541921) - [NAICS code lookup](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-lookup) - [Size standard checker](https://samgovapi.io/size-standard-checker) - [NAICS code for an industry](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-for)Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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