Originally Posted by CHOPCHOP767

AA did take a picture, in my case years ago. A few months back, I now recall the AC GA saying "oh, you're wearing the same scarf". Indeed, the red scarf I had on was the same I wore in the AA AC picture. So, there's some evidence that the GA likely still sees the picture if you took one.

Originally Posted by controller1

The photos were supposed to take the place of having to provide a photo ID (still a requirement but rarely enforced) for admittance. I had the photo taken years ago. I just provide my Citi AAdvantage Executive card for admittance.