Set Yourself Apart From the Competition
Show your commitment, reach decision makers and gain their respect by becoming an accredited photographer through Sports Photographers Association of America (SPAA). SPAA accreditation establishes credibility for your business and a level of professionalism in the sports photography industry.
As a SPAA accredited photographer, you
- show proven credibility and professionalism, setting yourself apart from the competition
- save your clients’ time by providing them with easy access to your accreditation status
- agree to diligently follow and share information privacy policy
- follow the SPAA Code of Ethics
- authorize release of this information to potential clients and agree to abide by terms and conditions of program
- may use SPAA Accreditation logo on your promotional materials*
- receive photo ID badges for you and your staff to proudly display your accreditation status**
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Submit the following to SPAA, along with your application:
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Pass/Fail results of national criminal background search (including sex offender registries), for each employee, if 1-9 employees or Corporate Certification Statement if 10 or more employees. |
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Proof of professional liability insurance |
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Three business references |
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Copy of business license, Federal Tax ID, or other documentation confirming registration as a business entity with your local, state or federal authority |
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$50 annual fee |
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Not Sure Where to Get a Background Check?
SPAA members can get timely and accurate background checks from the National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI).***
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Apply Today for SPAA Accreditation!
SPAA Accreditation is available only to SPAA members. Not a SPAA member? Join today!
*must follow SPAA Accreditation logo usage guidelines.
** five photo ID badges included. $5 each for additional badges
*** not required to use NCSI. You may use any company that offers national criminal background searches.
SPAA accreditation does not mean that the business’ products or services have been evaluated or are endorsed by SPAA, or that SPAA has made a determination as to the business’ product quality or competency in performing services. Businesses or photographers are under no obligation to seek accreditation and some businesses are not accredited because they have not sought SPAA accreditation
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