Why does Snappr conduct background checks for photographers?

Keeping our Snappr users safe is a top priority for us. One of the ways we promote safety is through background checks. These help us build trust between photographers and customers or enterprise partners so they can be at ease working together on our platform.

Snappr conducts background checks as part of the onboarding process for new photographers and for existing photographers to remain on the platform. As a photographer who has agreed to our Terms of Service during your Snappr onboarding, you have given us consent for you to be subjected to a background check.

How does the background check work?

Background checks are run by a third-party company. If you are in the US, you may have received an email from Checkr regarding a background check. All our partner photographers are required to complete a background check regardless of how long they have been using the platform.

You will be required to provide additional documentation or requirements to complete the process, such as:

• Full name (including middle name)
• Date of birth
• Social Security Number
• Current zip code
• Phone number
• Email address

Please take note that we will not ask for your personal identifiable information.

Additionally, Snappr assesses your background check results to determine your eligibility in using our platform. To remain eligible to shoot for Snappr, your background check results should reveal that you have:

• No prior felonies
• No disqualifying abuse charges of any kind
• No theft charges
• No violent charge of any kind
• No sexual offense charge
• Not committed crimes against children or the elderly
• No terror-affiliated charges
• All other charges held to our discretion

In order to remain a partner photographer, Snappr requires an up-to-date background check. Snappr also reserves the right to disqualify or deactivate any photographer should their background check reveal that they have committed any of the offenses mentioned above.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why do we need to complete a background check after being a contractor with you for years?
   This is for compliance. All our partner photographers are required to complete a background check regardless of how long they have been using the platform.

2. How will I know when the background check is complete?
   Checkr has a candidate portal which you can access to track your background check’s progress. Access to the portal will be provided to you once you’ve started the background check.

3. What happens if I get a hit?

The result of your background check will determine your eligibility to continue to be booked for shoots on our platform. We will comply with all local, state, and federal requirements pertaining to the information collected from and the results of your background check.

4. I got a speeding ticket 2 years ago. How will that impact me being on the platform?
   The result of your background check will determine your eligibility to continue to be booked for shoots on our platform. We will comply with all local, state, and federal requirements pertaining to the information collected from and the results of your background check.

5. I’d like more details about Checkr or this supposed background check. Who can I talk to? 
   Our creator onboarding and management team is working with Checkr. Please reach out to our Support Team for assistance.

6. I’m having trouble logging into Checkr’s candidate portal? 
   Our creator onboarding and management team is working with Checkr. Please reach out to our Support Team for assistance.

7. What if I don’t have a social security number (SSN)?
   SSN is required by Checkr to complete the background check. This is applicable to photographers in the US only.