I came accross a providers site today and she requires a pic as part of the screening process.  She claims it is for her safety and to ensure she does not know the person.  Also claims the pic is for mutual respect.  Being a complete newbie I'm not sure how to take this.  In a way I can see that as being a good thing but I would like your thoughts on the subject.  Thanks.

I started a similar thread back in early January if you want to search for it. But I've actually volunteered a picture link with each of my first contact emails. No idea if any of the ladies looked at it, but figured it would let them know who to expect when I knocked on their door. Plus is informs them that I have a beard and that I take care of it so they have some assurance of my hygiene. I figure that since an internet search on my name will turn up several discreet pictures of me on various sites, why not just offer it upfront. Just don't provide naked pictures of yourself or pictures with the wife and kids.

Since they were well reviewed and I had conversed with them a bit, I didn't feel it was risky.

One just wanted to see if I had "kind" eyes.

She said I did.

I never hear back from them again.........

never ever.........

I've only had one provider ask me for my picture but had no problem as she had a website and reviews. She is now my ATF and we see each other at least once per week. Glad I did it!!

and the only reason she did that was to see if she was attracted to him or not..can you believe that shit??  when she told me that, i just laughed!  But thats the way she did things, and like everything else..If you TRULY want to see this girl then you go thru her hoops, if not move on to someone else.
Jay

Over the years I've come across some ads and providers web sites who requested these. I always moved on. Usually these were younger women fairly new to the profession.  

If I'm paying $300-$400 per hour, I don't feel like I need to audition and go through the humiliation of being rejected based on my looks. I know I'm handsome; I don't need an unprofessional provider reinforcing it.

Never has a lady asked that.  I might, if her e-mails indicate she is trustworthy.  Bur has't happened in the five year's I've been here....

I sent her one, and she said, "You should smile, you look like Charles Manson". I guess maybe I should update my portfolio.

I didn't know they had paroled you....

But you probably should shower, shave and change clothes before you go out for a date.