Can't upload pics from iPhoto

I have the latest version of iPhoto (purchased my computer just 3 months ago). Ever since we set up the computer I have not been able to select any pictures from iPhoto when using another application. For example, I want to use a picture from iPhoto as my buddy profile picture on iChat, but it won't let me. When I click on "pictures" 2 folders show up: iPhoto and Photobooth. However, the iPhoto file shows up as gray and I can't even click on it. It will, however, let me choose pics from Photobooth. I also can't use my iPhoto pictures for myspace, or for emailing, or ordering prints from an outside source such as Walgreens, Costco, Snapfish, etc. How do I fix this?

The basic answer is to export the photos you want to use - although there are several other answers depending on just what you want to do.
For a complete discussion see - http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1113471&tstart=30
Larry Nebel

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