Photography services and photographic processing services
CPC v2.1 Code: 838
About photography services and photographic processing services
cpc code 838 covers a wide range of photography-related services, including portrait photography, commercial photography, and photographic processing. This industry plays a vital role in the broader creative and media sectors, providing visual content and imagery that is essential for advertising, marketing, journalism, and various other applications. As consumer and business demand for high-quality visual content continues to grow, the photography services industry remains an important contributor to the overall economy.
Production process
The key production techniques in this industry involve the use of professional-grade cameras, lighting equipment, and photo editing software. Photographers may utilize a range of techniques, such as posing subjects, adjusting lighting, and manipulating images in post-production to achieve the desired aesthetic. Photographic processing services often involve the development of film, the printing of physical photographs, and the digitization of images for electronic distribution.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for this industry include high-quality cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, and photo editing software. Photographers may also require access to studio spaces, backdrops, and other specialized equipment depending on the nature of their work. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of photographers, photo editors, and other technical personnel to deliver their services.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of this industry are the photographic images and visual content produced for a wide range of clients, including individuals, businesses, and organizations. These outputs may be used for 541 Advertising, public relations, and related services, 511 Publishing industries (except internet, and 561 Administrative and support services, among other industries that require high-quality visual assets.
Family tree for photography services and photographic processing services
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8'>8: Business and production services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/83'>83: Professional, technical and business services (except research, development, legal and accounting services)</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/838'>838: Photography services and photographic processing services</a>"]
B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/831'>831: Management consulting and management services; information technology services</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/832'>832: Architectural services, urban and land planning and landscape architectural services</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/833'>833: Engineering services</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/834'>834: Scientific and other technical services</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/835'>835: Veterinary services</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/836'>836: Advertising services and provision of advertising space or time</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/837'>837: Market research and public opinion polling services</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/839'>839: Other professional, technical and business services</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8381'>8381: Photography services and event videography services</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8382'>8382: Photographic processing services</a>"]
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