Applescript and Photobooth

Hi I'm new to Macs, and obviously new to Applescript.
I am trying to set up a script so that every photo taken by photobooth will be emailed to myself automatically after the photo has been taken. Is this possible? Could someone give me instructions or help on what to do? If not, is there another application I should try?
Cheers.

Let's use Automator instead.
Automator > choose Folder Action
The first action is provided for you:
1. Folder Action receives files and folders from: (navigate to and select Pictures > Photo Booth)
Add the following actions to the workflow:
2. New Mail Message (put your address in the To field and complete other fields if needed)
3. Send Outgoing Messages
4. Pause (for 15 seconds)
5. Quit Application (select Mail)
Automator > Save (supply a name for workflow)
Every time you use Photo Booth to take a picture, the folder action will open Mail, start a message containing the new picture, send it to the address specified, pause long enough to allow Mail to send the message (you may need to adjust up or down from 15 seconds), and then close the Mail app.
Cost: free.

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Message was edited by: EZ Jim
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