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This is an essay.

It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints.

When writing a biography, see WP:Notability (people).

But if you're including a photo, don't take a photo of the article subject in jeans sitting on stairs. This is not professional and may mislead the reader.

See Portrait photography and Mug shot.

Good example:

Jimmy Wales. Photo by Zachary McCune / Wikimedia Foundation.
Bill Gates. Photo by United States Department of Health and Human Services.