Login/Profile Picture

Hi all,
Finally bought my first Mac so apologies for the newbie questions :|
I want to change the log in photo and I have a pic saved in iPhoto that I want to use. When I go to user accounts the only profile pics I can see are the default Apple ones.
How do I use my own pic? I'm sure it's probably something simple but just can't see where I'm meant to go.
Thanks in advance

SYSTEM PREFERENCES>DESKTOP % SCREEN SAVER>DESKTOP, look for the iPhoto icon and select your photo.
Ciao.

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