This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing commercial photography services, generally for advertising agencies, publishers, and other business and industrial users.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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 coin-operated photography machines in places of business operated by others--are classified in Industry 812990, All Other Personal Services.