Commercial Photography Industry Research Report

Industry Overview

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--
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Commercial Photography Market Size

This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Commercial Photography industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.

HistoricalForecasted
20202021202220232024202520262027202820292030
Market Size (Total Revenue)

Included in Report

% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company
Source: U.S. government financial data

Industry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2024
  • 2025
  • 2026
  • 2027
  • 2028
  • 2029
  • 2030


Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Commercial Photography companies in the United States.

Industry Revenue by State [Sample]

Market Size by State

Distribution by Company Size

Company SizeAll IndustriesCommercial Photography
Small Business (< 5 Employees)

Included

Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" Commercial Photography company (both public and private companies are included).

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
Total Revenue

Included

Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit


Average Income Statement

Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold

Salaries, Wages, and Benefits

Rent

Advertising

Depreciation and Amortization

Officer Compensation

Net Income


Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial RatioIndustry Average
Profitability Ratios

Included

Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Products and Services Mix

Product lines and services in the Commercial Photography industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.

Product DescriptionDescriptionRevenue
($ Millions)
Industry total

Included

Commercial or industrial photography services
Other photography services
Photofinishing services
Licensing of rights to use stock photos
Portrait photography services
All other operating receipts
Wedding photography services
Resale of merchandise
Wedding still photography services

Compensation and Salary Surveys

Salary information for employees working in the Commercial Photography industry.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom QuartileAverage (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations3%

Included

Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers3%
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations57%
Media and Communication Equipment Workers53%
Photographers50%
Photographers50%
Sales and Related Occupations11%
Retail Sales Workers6%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations18%
Other Office and Administrative Support Workers8%
Office Clerks, General7%
Office Clerks, General7%
Production Occupations7%
Other Production Occupations7%
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators6%
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators6%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $29,288,068 on the Commercial Photography industry. It has awarded 235 contracts to 74 companies, with an average value of $395,785 per company.

Top Companies in Commercial Photography and Adjacent Industries

CompanyAddressRevenue
($ Millions)

Included





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Publication DateJuly 2025
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