- Q: There aren't tens of thousands of members listed on your site. Why should I join?
A: This site is not about quantity, it is about QUALITY and ASSURANCE. We do not accept everyone that claims to be a model, photographer or agent. This site is exclusively for those that are SERIOUS and LEGITIMATE. This does not mean that we only accept well established applicants. We understand that many talented individuals are waiting to be discovered. So we accept those who have laid the proper foundation and whose work demonstrates legitimate potential.
Questions About Verification Levels:
Q: How do you verify your members?
A: Bronze level membership is our entry level membership. It offers no verification and very limited privileges. Its purpose is to allow those considering our service an opportunity to check us out.
Silver Members have been verified through an ID check and peer verification. This level addresses the legitimacy of the member.
Gold Members meet with a verification agent and submit to various verification standards. For more on verification, click here.
Questions About Gold Verification:
Q: What do I need to “verified” and become a Gold Member?
A: Review this “What to Bring to the Interview” 2 page document for details on what will be required at your verification interview. When you purchase your Gold level membership, you will have the opportunity to print a copy to use as a check list.
Q: I've purchased your Gold Level Membership. When will I be contacted about my verification interview?
A: The verification agent you selected at the time of purchase will contact you within 3 business days to schedule your interview. Please be sure to review your “What to Bring to the Interview” document and bring everything required to your appointment.
Q: How often do you re-verify you members?
A: Our market research indicates most people consider information that is more than 6 months old to be “out dated”. Therefore, all members must be re-verified semi-annually. This helps to insure the continued legitimacy of and safety for our members.
Q: As an Agent or Photographer, is my background check available for others to see?
A: Not on this site: It is reviewed by our staff to ensure our standard has been met. However, all Gold Memberships also include a membership to ItsReallyMe.net. There you can share the results of your background check if you choose to.
Q: What if information on my background check is incorrect?
A: Background checks are compiled from public records and some private sources based on your social security number, name and date of birth. You will have access to your report on ItsReallyMe.net. If there is information you believe to be incorrect, you will need to contact the agency or government office that is reporting this information for clarification.
Questions About Silver Verification:
Q: What would help my verification process as a Silver member?
A: If you are a model, having sufficient references on the Internet, or 2 professional references (from photographers and/or agents) may suffice. If you are a photographer, an affiliation or membership with organizations such as the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) . If you are an agent or agency, we may research the status of your company, through such avenues as the Secretary of State's Office and references from other professionals (models, photographers, and other agencies).
