Help for Canceling Auto Launch of iPhoto

I am a photographer who uses the Canon Software exclusively but everytime I insert a media card into the card reader iPhoto launches. It is inconvenient because I have to wait for iPhoto to load and then I close it. Then I open my Canon software. Is there a way to cancel iPhoto from automatically launching everytime I insert a media card?

Leslie,
Can you change this behavior if you open Image Capture>Preferences>General>When a camera is connected, open: (Make your choice)?
;~)

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