I've found a better response from members when they have larger photos to view.

Right now the photos are restricted by the size of the template and even the "Advanced Template" does not provide the adequate space for flipping back and for from the ICON photos to the LARGER view.

I'd suggest the ability to have a Popup window for browsing a member's photos instead of the space provided in templates. The window will require navigation to go forward and backward through photos.

If PVT or FRIENDS ONLY photo window should have option to send request to be added as friend or for password to view photo. Request will be sent like a virtual hug and have the ability to APPROVE or DENY (Friend added or provide password.)

This is major major problem ... why give admin the chance to increase the image size that can be uploaded if the template just crops it .... a pop up or hover over would be GREAT- no essential in fact   - so yes please !!! you would make me and all of my members very happy!!! 

Points to keep in mind.

1.  The new "popup" window should NEVER been larger than the viewers screen size.  This shouldn't be a problem since the size is forced to the maximum image size in the Admin area.  However, I predict that once this "popup" option is in place the Admins will enlarge the image since since it will no longer be constrained by the template.  (I know I will...)

2. "Popup"should be LOCKED to prevent views from right clicking on the images to steal it.  I'd suggest a FLASH viewer of the images that navigates to the next photo so they don't have to keep closing the "popup" window to navigate to the next "popup" image.

3. If the "popup" window allows navigation (again I suggest Flash) and the view encounters a FRIENDS ONLY or PASSWORD protected image... have a "Send Password" or "Friend Request" to the member to allow for INSTANT request of access to protected images.