The photography industry is made up of over 8,700 companies, two-thirds of which are sole traders or freelance photographers. The remaining companies can be categorized as photo retail, agencies and picture libraries, manufacturers, or support services. Within the UK photography industry, there are over 43,100 staff, with 51% based in southern England. Major companies include Getty Images, Snappy Snaps, Instagram, and Magnum Photos. Photography is linked to industries like advertising, marketing, and film. Instagram is owned by Facebook, which is governed by Accel Partners, an investor in over 250 companies. Digital photography now allows for easy photo manipulation and sharing through email.