Commercial Photography: Market Research Report

July 2010 | 290 pages | ID: C97CAC5206AEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the Global market for Commercial Photography in US$ Million.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015.

Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for this market.

The report profiles 240 companies including many key and niche players such as CMI Photography, Corbis Corporation, CPI Corporation, PictureMe Portrait Studio, Sears Portrait Studio, Getty Images, Inc., Lifetouch, Inc., Olan Mills, Inc., The Picture People , and Portrait Innovations Corporate Office.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Contents

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.MARKET OVERVIEW

Industry Structure: A Prelude
Competitive Landscape
Commercial Photography and Photo Studios In US
A Straight Talk About Current Market Scenario
Economic Slump Restrains Industry Revenues
What Does It Take to Survive in the Marketplace?
Internet As a Sales Channel
Focus on Photographic Expertise
Customization: An Adroit Strategy for Kindling Consumer Interest
Steer Clear of Microstock…
Market Trends & Issues
Need for Advertising: The Fundamental Market Driver
Digital Cameras to Dominate Professional Photography
Powerful Niche Market Provides Photographers Higher Margins
Microstock Sites: A Boon for Amateurs, New Professional Photographers
Commercial Photography Is Not As Pricey As Perceived
Key Challenges
Seasonality &Cyclicality: A Key Market Characteristic
Availability of Pictures for Free &Piece-Meal Basis Cap Consumer Base
Shallow Consumer Pockets Taper Revenues
Future Outlook

2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introduction
Types of Commercial Photography
Portrait Photography
Advertising Photography
Stock Photography
Location Photography
Industrial Photography
Fashion Photography
Corporate Event and Venue Photograph
Commercial Photography Environment
Tools and Equipment
History of Photography
History of Black-and-White Photography
History of Color Photography
History of Digital Photography
Relevance of Photography in Various Fields
Print and Electronic Media
Art
Science and Forensics
Market Participants
Very Small Businesses
Small Businesses
Mid-Sized Businesses

3.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

Microsoft Integrates Photosynth Technology into Microsoft Virtual Earth
Kodak Introduces APEX Photo-printing System
Leica Camera Unveils New Digital Camera
AKELstudio Introduces Novel Product and Catalog Photography
Panasonic to Introduce Lumix DMC-GH1K
Canon to Introduce EOS Kiss X3
AgfaPhoto Introduces AF5135MS
Eastman Kodak Enhances Features of APEX
Canon U.S.A. Introduces Novel Studio Solution Software
Deutsche Telekom Rolls Out Polylooks Online Photo Agency
Nikon Introduces Cameras D300s and D3000
Animoto Launches Features for Photography Commercial Accounts
Nikon Introduces D3X Digital SLR
Canon launches EOS 7D DSLR Camera
Eastman Kodak Company Unveils New Product Array
Eightball Media Launches Website for Main Street Studio
Best Color Photo Launches New Official Website
Canon to Unveil EOS 50D Camera and PowerShot Cameras
Emailerv2 Launches ADBASE Software
Consolidated Graphics Rolls Out Kodak Nexpress S3000 Digital Production Color Presses

4.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Cn Newsprint Uses Kodak Prosper S10 Imprinting System In Newspaper Applications
Print Genius Promotes Advantages And Benefits Of Kodak Nexpress Se Digital Platform
Kinney Drugs Inks Agreement with Eastman Kodak
Getty Images Renews Agreement with Major League Baseball Properties
Barco Inks Supply Agreement with Kodak
Open Text Acquires Vizible
Sakar International Inks Licensing Agreement with KODAK Eastman
Kodak Signs Agreement with Photobucket
Polaroid Holding Signs Agreement with Genii Capital
Eastman Kodak Company Deploys CCD Image Sensors in New Cameras
CPI and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Sign Licensing Agreement
Sigma Purchases Foveon
Premier Exhibitions Inks Agreement with Showtime Pictures
Agence VU Selects Aurora
Getty Images Enters into Partnership with Flickr
Shoot the Moon Photography Expands in Commercial Photography Business
St. Joseph Communications to Takeover CMI
The CAPS Group Takes Over Photography and Re-touching Studio from GROUP360 Visual Communications

5.FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

CMI Photography (US)
Corbis Corporation (US)
CPI Corporation (US)
PictureMe Portrait Studio (US)
Sears Portrait Studio (US)
Getty Images, Inc. (US)
Lifetouch, Inc. (US)
Olan Mills, Inc. (US)
The Picture People (US)
Portrait Innovations Corporate Office (US)

6.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 1. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial Photography by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. World Historic Review for Commercial Photography by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. World 13-Year Perspective for Commercial Photography by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 240 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 244)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)