541921 — Photography Studios, Portrait
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as portrait studios primarily engaged in providing still, video, or digital portrait photography services (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Home photography services
- School photography services
- Passport photography services
- Videotaping services for special events (e.g., weddings)
Exclusions & Cross-References
- 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.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7221 - Photographic Studios, Portrait (via SIC1987:7221→NAICS1997:541921→2002:541921→2007:541921→2012:541921→2017:541921→2022:541921)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC T015 — General Photographic Services - Motion
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 541921 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 541921 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Photography Studios, Portrait' under Sector 54 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 541921? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $16,000,000 for NAICS code 541921 (Photography Studios, Portrait), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 541921? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 541921 (Photography Studios, Portrait) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7221 - Photographic Studios, Portrait.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541921:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 541921 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Photography Studios, Portrait).
- IRS PBA Code for Photography — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.