Hi @mickpark54 
Welcome to the forum!
You have to be Trust Level 2 to upload photos to the forum photo threads but this only takes a couple of weeks (non continuous visits), some reading and a little contributing. Very easy, it’s just to prevent newbies instantly uploading dick pics before they know what the forum is about really.
You can upload a profile picture strait away though as long as it adheres to the forum photo rules.
More info here on Trust Levels if you want to know more.