Any individual or official required to report under this chapter may cause to be taken color photographs of the areas of trauma visible on a child who the individual or official has knowledge or reasonable cause to suspect is an abused or neglected child and, if indicated by medical consultation, cause to be performed imaging studies, laboratory tests, colposcopies, and other medical tests of the child without the consent of the child’s parents or guardian. All photographs and other visual images taken pursuant to this section must be taken by law enforcement officials, physicians, or medical facility professionals upon the request of any individual or official required to report under this chapter. Photographs and visual images, or copies of them, must be sent to the department or authorized agent at the time the initial report of child abuse or neglect is made or as soon thereafter as possible.