Photographic activities

NACE v2.1 Code: N74.2

About photographic activities

NACE code 74.2 covers a diverse range of photographic activities, from portrait and commercial photography to film processing and photo finishing services. This industry plays a vital role in the broader creative and media sectors, providing essential visual content and services to businesses, individuals, and other industries. As technology continues to evolve, the photographic industry has adapted, embracing digital imaging and post-production techniques to meet the changing needs of its clients.

Production process

The key production techniques in the photographic industry involve the capture, processing, and manipulation of visual images. This includes the use of cameras, lighting equipment, and specialized software for digital image editing and enhancement. Photographers may work in studio settings or on location, utilizing their technical skills and artistic vision to create high-quality images. Film processing and photo finishing services rely on specialized equipment and chemicals to develop, print, and finish photographic materials.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the photographic industry include cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, film or digital storage media, and various chemicals and materials for film processing and photo finishing. Photographers also rely on computers, editing software, and other digital tools to capture, edit, and deliver their work. Additionally, the industry requires skilled professionals, such as photographers, photo editors, and lab technicians, to carry out the various production processes.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the photographic industry are the visual images and related services it provides. These can include portraits, commercial and advertising photography, event coverage, and specialized photographic products like prints, albums, and digital files. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by a wide range of other NACE codes, such as 58.1 Publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities, 62.0 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities, and 73.1 Advertising, as they rely on high-quality visual content to support their own products and services.

Revisions to 74.2

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 74.2. The most recent 1 version of this code (74.2) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 74.2.

Older versions

Family tree for photographic activities

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N'>N: PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/74'>74: Other professional, scientific and technical activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/74/2'>74.2: Photographic activities</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/74/1'>74.1: Specialised design activities</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/74/3'>74.3: Translation and interpretation activities</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/74/9'>74.9: Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.</a>"]

    C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/74/20'>74.20: Photographic activities</a>"]


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