1. 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.
2. Size, Shape and Structure
The 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
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)
This industry has 8,700 companies
across the world. 68% of which are
sole trading or freelance
photographers.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
