According to the post, narcissism is not just being 'self-obsessed,' but rather preferring breadth over depth in social relationships. Thus, they specifically

According to the post, narcissism is not just being 'self-obsessed,' but rather preferring breadth over depth in social relationships. Thus, they specifically pointed out that having a profile picture is not narcissistic, but using a glamour shot rather than a candid snapshot is narcissistic. My guess would be that the glamour shot--which represents you as you aren't--is there to foster attraction from people who don't know you well, while a candid snapshot reinforces your image with people you already know.