541921

Photography Studios, Portrait

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

SBA Size Standard

$16M average annual receipts

Revenue-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

54

Sector

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

541

Subsector

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

5419

Industry Group

Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

541921

National Industry (This Code)

Photography Studios, Portrait

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
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)

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

$16M average annual receipts

Measurement Period

3-year average

Standard Type

Revenue-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 541921

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

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.

How to Use NAICS 541921 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 541921Photography Studios, Portrait — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of $16M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 541921.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 541921?

NAICS code 541921 is 'Photography Studios, Portrait', classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector (NAICS 54). 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 s

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 541921?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 541921 (Photography Studios, Portrait) as one with $16M average annual receipts. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 541921 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 541921 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 541921 (Photography Studios, Portrait) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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