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A better metaphor would be a bouncer at a night club. They have the authority to turn away people who are not aesthetically appealing. 
Honestly, if an escort won't be able to perform for me I would rather not have that experience. It's a good way to screen out those who would not be a good fit. 

Good morning. It would appear that my take on it is very different. I’ve always assumed that I was being asked for a pic so the provider would know for whom he was opening his door or whom he could expect when the door was opened when he arrives for the session. I’m sure there are providers who’ve chosen not to work with me upon seeing my photo or reading my profile. And, for me, that’s all right. I do not wish to work with someone who doesn’t wish to work with me. Apologies if I do not have a firm grasp on the topic being discussed. 

A face pic is a ridiculous request. I will say if there is something unusual about you that could be shocking or a turn-off,  it would be wise to let them know in advance, for both of your sakes. You won't feel rejected and he won't have to hide a shock.
Personally, I'm VERY hairy. I know it's not that abnormal, but I do let them know. It's never been a problem, but one provider told me I was the hairiest guy he'd ever seen. ;).
I think it's just courtesy.  If it's a real turn off for him (as it would be for me), he can politely decline.

THIS!  He's absolutely right.  There are lots of guys out there attempting to monetize their sex life, and that doesn't make them escorts.  And that doesn't mean you have to hire them.  When an early concern is, "Are you hot enough to be with your provider?" that's not a question that easily goes away.  That sounds like a great way to spend a few high dollar hours totally stressed out.
A good provider will ask you lots of questions in advance, in hopes of learning about you and what you enjoy.  But the red flag is when those questions veer into demographics - age, race, body type, cock size, etc.  Yes, I decide whether or not we meet.  But I'm deciding based on whether or not I think I'm the best provider to give you the experience you're looking for.  Not based on any of your externals.  Typically, I go into new client situations 100% ignorant to those demographic questions.  I'm literally blind to who will open the door or appear in the hotel lobby.  This isn't meant as a brag or a flex.  This is just to say that we're out there.  There actually are providers who won't put you through that shit. 
It just means you have to keep searching.  

For the masseurs, it’s easy.  Just submit a pic of your back. 

It sucks but they're also doing you a favor because you're not going to end up booking a session that would have been bad

That’s not quite true though is it. The guys requiring a face pic are choosing you. These guys aren’t really escorts; they’re guys who have discovered they can monetise their sex life. Is that going to be a fun session? 

Restaurants that have dress codes - the few that are left due to the mass revolt of society - spell it out with guests ahead of time. I'll think everything is fine and great when I attempt to book a massage appointment, and get sprung on me that I need to send a face pic to proceed. Why can't I just let them know what I'm going to be wearing to identify me? WE"RE the ones who have a right to be picky - we're choosing them, not the other way around!

Would you call a restaurant with a dress code unprofessional? You only see this as unprofessional because you're miffed you aren't being let in to the restaurant, not because the practice is actually unprofessional. We aren't owed service, even in this industry, and businesses have the right to refuse service to whomever. Just go to a different restaurant without a dress code. The ones that have been around longer than 18-24 years usually don't have one.

I haven't experienced this yet. Is this more towards Deli than Masseurs? I agree with what you said about us not even thinking about how we look if we're looking towards hiring them. That's kind of the whole point of the experience.

Do I sense a dead horse being beaten?

I've also experienced this often lately. Not liking the trend. Unprofessional 

More and more people to be hired are REQUIRING to send a face pic to be seen. Describing what we look like doesn't cut it like it used to.
If we looked as good as the people we're hiring, we wouldn't be hiring, so what sense does it make? I'm batting zero with the few I've had ask to send a pic of myself, and had communication go any further on their end. But, I'm seeing it so often now I feel like I'm having to stick with those that haven't tired of me quite yet whom I've already seen.

Not sure how these kids think they are going to be successful marketing themselves if they only post a single public photo of a headless torso in their profile. 

TRUTH IN ADVERTISING !  That’s too rare for RM. This one lives up to pix &  profile and his text msgs. And with NO DRAMA1
Yes charges higher —but meeting one GOOD one is smarter than wasting time$ with 2 useless$ hook ups which just lead to disappointments. 

But I can’t unsee the leopard thongs. 😂

I saw him a few months ago.  Couldn't perform as a top for me......very disappointing.  Wouldn't recommend. 

Met with him recently after reading @Passionproject’s glowing endorsement. He doesn’t host. He is the real deal. Can recommend 100% and can’t wait to repeat. 

Met him.... underwhelming experience.... nice guy but doesn't seem to actually be "into" this line of work - also extreme germophobe

Reverse image search leads socials for a 31yo man who is a former competitive bodybuilder and who is currently in a relationship with a woman and who appears to be father to two small children.  
All indications are that he has moved on from adult entertainment.  

Without any question, they are much better. 

Buy a thick rubber band at Staples office supply. You can get a bag of them for less than $5. Throw them away after you get cum all over them. 
https://www.staples.com/staples-economy-rubber-bands-84-1-4-lb-bag-45-pack-28608-cc/product_831636?cid=ps:gs:dot:nb:pla:os&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=14022539715&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmK_CBhCEARIsAMKwcD7EAKtjBQQn6xhyujAdha0LzTBimF-N2NAd8Rz-be1NvIfI0tGnajMaApWYEALw_wcB

Booked this guy, and he doesn't look like his pics.  I was too uncomfortable to leave when I got there.  probably 20-20 lbs heavier than pics, and has tattoos which his photos don't.  Disconcerting to say the least  Cock is not as big as advertised.  Not a good kisser either.  Just not good. 

I agree. Providers have every right to ask and, of course, we have every right to refuse and move on. 

THIS is an often discussed issue of which there are opposing viewpoints.
From MY side of that conversation - I fully respect a providers right to ask for photos with the understanding that you prefer to  (as you stated) "get a visual". Some of the gentlemen here feel that a provider MUST be able to fuck anything that moves. But in reality, there is always gonna be a line in the sand for most people. Perfectly reasonable and should be understood (albeit disappointing) to those who are unfortunate in the looks department. Sadly, for such gentlemen escorts are their ONLY opportunity to have sex,  so when the moment fails to launch, there is always going to be great disappointment. At some point, however they SHOULD understand that they present a challenge and be more thankful of those who DO manage to perform and be more understanding of those who got stuck at the borderline of their personal "ick" factor.