A profile picture conveys a sense of identity , and nowhere is this more apparent than on Facebook , which even has the word `` face '' in its name . Profile pictures represent you online , and help people know they 've found you . Your photo should include clues about your life , say some . For example : " I'm a professional photographer who specializes in portraits of celebrities ( like Britney Spears ) or famous musicians ( such as Justin Bieber ). " Share your own self-portrait as part of CNN iReport 's cultural census .
Profile pictures represent you online , and help people know they 've found you . Your photo should include clues about your life , say some . For example : " I'm a professional photographer who specializes in portraits of celebrities ( like Britney Spears ) or famous musicians ( such as Justin Bieber ). " Share your own self-portrait as part of CNN iReport 's cultural census .