Photography and Photo imaging industry

Photography is when you create durable images by capturing light. Photography for thousands of people is a lifetime career which is pursued. There are many jobs and aspects of photography and different types of photographers.

There are journalists who less professionally use the photos they take for tabloids and newspapers. There are also photographers that take pictures of models and work in the genre of modeling. There are also wedding photographers that are experienced and specially trained to take suitable photos at wedding.

Size, Shape and StructureThe photo imaging industry is known to employ about 43,100 people. These are mainly located in England. With 51% in England approximately 38% are in London. The rest of the workforce is spread throughout Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

This industry has 8,700 companies across the world. 68% of which are sole trading or freelance photographers.

Companies in this industry can be divided into many categories:-Image producers (including laboratories and minilabs) -Image producers (including laboratories and minilabs) -Picture libraries and agencies -Manufacturers -Support services (e.g. equipment hire and repair)

Examples of Some Companies in this Sector

There are many companies in the photography business. Some examples of these companies are:

-john Whitfield photography. This is a photography company that can be hired and be service if anyone needs a photographer for any projects.

-RWG Images. This a a company that people hire for their wedding. they take photographs and also film peoples wedding.

-Photographer for me. This is a company which provides contacts of different photographers exactly for your specific purposes.

What other companies do these media companies own?

These media companies are companies that specialize in photography. John Whitfield specializes in photography and has many different websites which are based in this region.

RWG Images also specialize in photography and mostly wedding. They are not active in any other region.

How has Digital Technology Affected this Industry?

This industry has grown very fast due to the fast development of technology. As soon as colored cameras and photos were discovered the industry has grow because there are more professional aspects of the industry as everything has grown to be more complicated.

The industry has also developed and allowed various companies to form and make money and has created careers for many people across the world. It has bought a professional aspect towards the industry.