Photographic activities

NACE v2.0 Code: M74.2

About photographic activities

NACE code 74.2 covers a diverse range of photographic activities, including portrait, commercial, and specialized photography. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, providing visual content and services to various sectors, from advertising and media to events and personal documentation. Photographic activities contribute to the preservation of memories, the promotion of brands and products, and the visual storytelling that shapes our cultural and social landscapes.

Production process

The photographic industry utilizes a range of production techniques, from traditional film-based photography to the increasingly dominant digital photography. Key steps in the photographic process include capturing images, processing and developing the images (whether digital or analog), and delivering the final products to clients. Photographers may use a variety of equipment, such as cameras, lenses, lighting setups, and editing software, to create their desired visual effects and compositions.

Production inputs

The photographic industry requires a diverse set of inputs, including high-quality cameras, lenses, and other photographic equipment, as well as consumable materials like film, paper, and chemicals (for traditional photography). Additionally, photographers often rely on specialized software for image editing and post-processing, as well as a range of lighting equipment and backdrops to create the desired ambiance and visual effects. The industry also requires skilled professionals, such as photographers, photo editors, and technicians, to operate the equipment and deliver high-quality photographic services.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the photographic industry are the photographic images and services themselves, which are then consumed by a wide range of other industries and individuals. These outputs may include portrait photography, commercial photography for advertising and marketing, event photography, and specialized photography for fields like fashion, architecture, and scientific research. The photographic industry's outputs are often used by 73.1 Advertising, 90.0 Creative, arts and entertainment activities, and 96.0 Other personal service activities industries, among others.

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 4 versions of this code (74.2) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 74.2 ( NACE v2.0).

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (74.2).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
742ISIC v4.0Photographic activities

Family tree for photographic activities

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

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

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


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