How can I update iPhoto 4.0.3 w/o buying iLife?

Is there a way to get a new version of iPhoto without purchasing iLife?
I have version 4.0.3 and recently saw version 5.0.

Hello Thomas Huston,
As far as I know, you have to buy iLife 5 in order to "up-grade" to iPhoto 5.
But with tongue firmly planted in cheek, why would you want to?
Even w/fixes & updates, iPhoto 5 still has problems. Unless there is some great feature you saw in 5 that you can't live without, stick with what is working for you and enjoy the, "It Just Works" feeling. And if you do upgrade, be very sure to Backup your photo library. Don't take a chance on losing your photos.
If you don't want to pay full list, you might try checking out eBay or Amazon. You might find new unopened software at a discount.
Respectfully,
Bill Gallagher

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