Is it permissible for a Muslim to allow himself to be photographed individually or with others, despite his preference for limiting it to necessity, and after knowing of the scholarly disagreement regarding the ruling on photography?

The ruling on a person allowing others to photograph him depends on the ruling of photography itself, because allowing it is considered an aid to it. The same jurisprudential dispute regarding photography applies here. It is preferable to avoid photography unless there is a legitimate and significant interest, in order to avoid disagreement and steer clear of doubt. Therefore, it is better to politely decline being photographed.