NAICS 541921: Photography Studios, Portrait
Photography Studios, Portrait is NAICS code 541921. A business is small under it with $16 million or less in average annual receipts. 1 federal contract is open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $16 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $612,218
- Share won by small businesses
- 50%
- Small businesses registered
- 890
Open federal contracts for photography studios, portrait
- PHOTOGRAPHY CONCESSIONAIRE - RICHMOND MWR
✦ DLA Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation wants a concessionaire to run a portrait photography service at the Defense Depot in Richmond, Virginia.
Due in 25 daysOct 29, 2026
What NAICS 541921 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 541921:
- Passport photography services
- Photography services, portrait (e.g., still, video)
- Portrait photography services
- Portrait photography studios
- School photography (i.e., portrait photography) services
- Video photography services, portrait
- Video taping services, special events (e.g., birthdays, weddings)
- Wedding photography services
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 541921
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 541921, your business must have $16 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys photography studios, portrait
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 541921 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $895,698 |
| Department of State | $451,419 |
| United States Mint | $132,000 |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $100,000 |
| Federal Law Enforcement Training Center | $93,312 |
| Agency for International Development | $62,035 |
| National Archives and Records Administration | $48,300 |
| Department of the Navy | $42,497 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1).
Set-asides on open 541921 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
890 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 541921, most of them in Florida (95), Texas (90), Georgia (79), California (77) and Virginia (75). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 541921 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $382,912 |
| FY2025 | $612,218 |
| FY2026 | $441,268 |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 541910 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
- 541922 Commercial Photography
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- 541940 Veterinary Services
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 541921?
541921 is the 2022 NAICS code for Photography Studios, Portrait. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as passport photography services, photography services, portrait (e.g., still, video), portrait photography services under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541921?
$16 million or less in average annual receipts. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for photography studios, portrait?
Yes. 1 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 541921 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $612,218 under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 541921 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with SBA, SAM.gov, the Census Bureau or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov.