Question: acnl how to get pictures of villagers?
Answer: Talk to the villager ALL the time! ... 
Help them out, complete their favors and try to do more then they ask for. ... 
Help them get signatures for public work projects.
Don't ditch them if you make an appointment to see your house or for you to come to their house.
Don't hit them with a net or hammer.
Don't push them.