But almost always true, there are enough ways to use your own photos without showing your face to justify using stolen or fake pics. Someone who misrepresents herself before you even meet is usually not worth your trouble. I agree it's a very good rule of thumb that will seldom lead you a stray.

is an awful bad way to start a session. How could it not have an impact on the session itself if the hobbyist knows that they were deceived? Either the hobbyist says nothing but deep down is now questioning everything about the provider, or they speak up and force a confrontation. Not exactly the optimum way to begin. IMHO it's no wonder that there aren't a flood of rave reviews in these types of cases.

I also think if a person is using their own pic, there is more at stake for their reputation, since they are truly representing themselves. Its like a matter of pride in one's self that they provide good service since its their real self that they are representing. At least for the most part, I'm sure there are some who dont care, but I think most do.

As opposed to if they stole the pics from somewhere else. Its like they don't care, since its not themselves they are really representing. And they couldn't care less about upholding the reputation of the girl they stole the pics from.

I have seen as many providers that have altered their pics in one way or another. This does not have to be a deal killer. In fact with todays technology, we can often run the picture through a Google search or Tin eye for more info. I usually look at the whole picture. Check her website. If the reviews are good, I'm too concerned with who is on the other side of the door. So maybe her hair color is different. Or she put on a few pounds. Of course I'm not happy if she put on 30. I hate when they stretch their photo. The bottom line is that we have enough information usually to have a pretty good idea of what to expect. We win some and we lose some. Using another womans pics is where I draw the line. There is no excuse for that. Unluckily it's being done to often. I do my homework if I'm going to see a new provider. I stay away from BP. I appreciate the guys who Take One for the Team. Between this site, P411, and Datecheck, you can't go wrong to often.

... that I have seen cases where providers who have distinctive tats use photos of another woman, who looks very similar body-wise to them, in their ads, as they could be easily recognized by their tats.  One provider in my area does this, and she is highly reviewed.

One thing you can do if you suspect a provider is using fake pics in her ads is to ask her for a candid body shot once you have been verified, but before your date.  If she refuses without good reason (e.g. distinctive tats), you might want to cancel, and let her know why.

And of course, if the provider has a strong history of positive reviews, including Appearance scores, the use of fake pics isn't that big an issue.

Sometimes fake pictures means exactly what you said, sometimes it's just a girl who has strong concerns about being outed.  The downside of fake pics is one of the strongest measures of my interest in her has been invalidated.  That said if enough reviewers who I respect review the girl I may see her anyway.  On occasion I'll see a girl as a duo even with fake pics if I trust the girl who is making the introductions enough.  Honestly I don't think it means much against the service level, it just makes it harder for me to know if I want to see her at all.  One well known escort service in LA actually tells the user if the pics are real or representative.  I haven't used them in quite some time, but they were usually being honest when they said so.

Real pictures aren't a guarantee of good service, they aren't even a guarantee that she will actually look like that.  There were two pornstars I recently saw advertising that were using real pics of themselves, but from back when I first was looking at porn in the 80's.  Needless to say they don't quite look the same now.  Some women also make extensive use of photoshop, which is great for the ad, but not so great when you actually see her.

My advice is if you see a review that gets your interest, PM the reviewers and ask if the pics were representative.  You'll also get a good feel over time as to which reviewers are straight with you, and which, for whatever reason, review well above or below the norm.