Where America's photography studios are: the top states
The U.S. has about 11,483 photography studios (2023 Census). California leads with 1,456 and Florida (1,007) takes second — creative and destination markets cluster the trade.
There are roughly 11,483 photography-studio establishments in the U.S. (NAICS 541921, 2023 Census County Business Patterns). California leads with 1,456, then Florida 1,007 and New York 873 — the creative and destination markets you'd expect. Texas follows with 790, then Illinois 501, North Carolina 377, Georgia 375, and Pennsylvania 353.
Why it matters for insurance: photographers carry general liability plus inland-marine (expensive, portable gear). See how GL profitability varies by state in our General Liability Loss Ratios by State study.
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