Pictures on Linkedin are expected (Why not resumes then?)

[BostonMike7]

No picture here. I still get pinged by recruiters for decent jobs.

happy where I am, so never really had the desire to seek out a new job.

[jman07]

Originally Posted by sandsthetime

They don't want the hiring managers discriminating against them because of whether they're skinny or fat, black or white, gorgeous or ugly, old or young, etc. They want the skills and experience to do the talking first.

Well unless they hire you over the phone they will eventually see what you look like. Might as well save you both some time.