I'm not sure if I understand exactly what you're looking for, but if I'm right the easiet way to accomplish a 400 x400 pic is just to use the pre-existing code for uploading images in the classifieds starter kit.
Which you already have the code.
You would just need to alter /App_Code/BLL/DefaultValues
If this is not what you are looking for please clarify.
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