.....my advice is bad idea to send your photo or a lot of other types of personally identifying information through text, email, phone call or any other means.  A lot more Chicago agencies and even independents are requesting job info, photos and other information.  Bad things can happen.

I always say "no" and move on.  It can be posted over a minor beef with the provider.  I guess it depends on how much you have to lose.

It seems like the younger providers and clients have little problem putting their faces out there.  But I am old.  And shy.  And worried that my life will be destroyed...

Hi Baby,
I am a low volume girl and yes I require photo because I need to make sure someone is at least put together, well groomed and looks somewhat decent. I once had a guy show up who I mistook for homeless at first to be honest. He was missing all his teeth, his face was full of these abcess's/ abcess (Sorry, don't know the spelling. But the holes with puss) and I felt really bad turning him away.

I understand not all of you are comfortable with sending photos and I totally understand that! A lot of my girlfriends now require photos due to some experiences similar to mine.  

If I just had reviews saying I'm well groomed and pretty, would anyone see me? No. Please put yourself in my situation. I have a job, so I do this for fun. It's not my 9-5 job to survive, so I don't have to see everyone.

If youre worried youre not "attractive" enough, its not that. It's just that on rare occasions there can be just 1 tiny thing that can totally turn me off and I wont be into it. I rather enjoy my time with you then to just lay there and hate it.  

Besitos,
Giana

My Opinion

I know Giana personally and like she said, this isn’t her full time job. She does it for fun, so I do see where she is coming from about the photo thing. Frankly, I’ve started asking for photos here and there as well because I don’t want to be offensive BUT some people can make you feel very uncomfortable. I just say if you're not comfortable with a providers requests, she won’t be comfortable and it won’t be a good match.

Why is everyone scared of sending a photo? I think having your information is worse then a photo. With your information a girl can probably find a photo of you or she can take a photo of you during the session without knowledge.

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Both "screening services" are worthless in keeping providers safe. They have both been used many times by LE to bust agencies and ladies...Ask AX here in Chicago....

Ladies need to screen everyone to be safe...If a client is somewhat young there will not be lots of info on them and so a lady might need a photo ID. However it is now very common to get fake ID's that look perfect. We catch them everyday...

If there are any pictures of you anywhere on the net or Facebook just refer her to them.  

I only had one provider ever request this and that is what I did.  I didn't think it was a big deal.  
Good luck.

Two way street

Providers show more than just their face. Everyone has their safety precautions. Part of making a connection is being vulnerable, meaning providing your full name, picture, employment verification, etc. Providers get reviewed and reputation precedes them.  

I also think your expectations depend on what you are looking for. Usually PSE providers have more provacative pics, GFE have more modest pics. Also, it depends on discretion. Just because pictures are revealing, doesn't mean security isn't tight.  

To the grain, don't push people's comfort zones. If you do not feel comfortable with a provider's conditions, move on... And vice versa.

I often scan a providers photo and search for content on google.  Most times I find out she's legit, but other times I find out a wealth of info that steers me elsewhere.  In short, they can and will do the same thing with your pic, and if you're out there, anywhere on the net, (and just about anyone with something to lose is), they've got you.  And if you have a bad experience, (minor to you but major to her), your taking quite a gamble.  

Just move on.  Between here, Er#s, 411, BP, SA, and dozens of other local boards, there are over a 1000 ladies that aren't going to ask you for your pic, (or driver license no#, or  S. Security no#, or home address, or work address phone No.#, etc).    

Its a ladies right to ask for what ever info makes her comfortable, but remember, its also your right as a client to only give out what ever info you feel comfortable providing................

Think with the head above your shoulders, not with the one below your waist...................

While I will never send a photo or a picture of my ID etc I did find the requirements of one provider comical and dangerous.  She wants you, with in several hours of your appointment, to send a picture of yourself with the donation fanned out in front of you so she can count it.  Nothing like sending over incriminating evidence!

In 15+ years of working in this business I have absolutely never had a gentleman show up in such a condition I deemed unserviceable. Sure there's guys who have worked all day and need to hop in a shower but a hot shower and a bar of soap works just fine.   Every so often a guy sends his picture and I'm like I don't want that, as a service provider it doesn't matter to me what you looking ok like as long as your kind and clean.  I check LinkedIn and peek through who you are, mostly to make sure we aren't connected in the civie land and make sure you've treated other ladies appropriately.  

To the OP, providers and well reviewed hot ones are nearly a dime a dozen in Chicago I don't think it will be that difficult to move on if your not comfortable with this method of screening

Disclaimer:  I do not know Gianna - but her pics are lovely, that's for sure!

But people, she came here and explained her policy very politely.  And she has a right to screen however she wants.  If it was not working for her particular needs, I am sure she certainly would change them.  

OP, she's not new - she has reviews from last year.  It's not like she is just coming on the scene like a newbie and is clueless.  

And providers who posted, please take this with it's intent - kindness.  When I was newer, there were lots of things that confused me that other providers did business wise.  And I, like others, would make assumptions. Then I went to my first meet and greet and met other providers.  IT CHANGED EVERYTHING and I learned something important:

You have not walked a mile in their high heels.  You have no idea why other providers charge / screen / schedule like they do unless they tell you.  Clients don't either.  We work in ways that personally support us / make us happy.  And yes, those two things need to go together if we want longevity.  

I would take that into consideration before publicly denouncing on a client board how other providers run their business.  Also, it looks a little...desperate

You can refuse to see me at the door or I may choose to refuse to see you before any introductions have begun, if grooming or attraction is an issue.