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Backing up files in iphoto '08

Yesterday I realized that since moving to my Mac Air and upgrading to iPhoto '08, I've been backing up my iPhoto library ALL WRONG. Since 2008! UGH! I had been copying the iPhoto library icon, which I thought was allowing me to copy all the original and modified photo files. NOPE! I was only copying the thumbnails that iPhoto uses to display, which are worthless for printing. 

Anyway after lots of googling and sleuthing on my Mac, I finally found where the ORIGINAL/MODIFIED folders are hiding. I did some screen caps to hopefully prevent anyone else from making this mistake, as it's really unclear on Apple's iphoto support page how to go about doing this.


First: Do NOT copy the iPhoto Library. 


This will only get you copies of thumbnails. 

Instead, locate the iPhoto Library file (usually in your home folder) and do a CONTROL CLICK on this file:

 

Highlight the SHOW PACKAGE CONTENTS et voila:

all the original and modified files that you can safely copy. 

Apologies!

I have so much to share with you, but simply not enough time! I am in the process of relocating to the USA from Italy, in less than two weeks time! So as you can imagine, we have been consumed with getting the autos squared away and shipped, emptying the cupboards of food, packing and shipping items, and simply trying to enjoy our last couple weeks here. 

Posting and twittering will resume after the 19th. In the meanwhile, I hope November is treating you all well!

xoxo

Flan