Backup3 for iPhoto

I have a question about using Backup 3 (v3.1.1) to back up iLife and specifically iPhoto. When I use this program to back up iLife to an external hard drive are my iPhoto settings saved? In other words, are the naming, filmstrips, albums, books, slideshows etc saved? I really appreciate the help!

Not with iPhoto.  For that you would need a 3rd party image editor that supports layers or Pages from iWork.
Some Image Editors that support  layers:
Photoshop Elements 10 for Mac - $79
Rainbow Painter - $30
Imagerie - $38
Acorn - $50
Pixelmator - $60 
Seashore - Free
Portraits and Prints - Free
GIMP for Mac - Free
You would have to create the file outside of iPhoto and import it as a new file.
OT

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