How do I create a descent PDF in InDesign?

Im creating a 2 page PDF in InDesign. When I convert it as 'smallest file size' the images come out really poor quality but when i save it in 'press quality' or any other format the file size is huge - way too big to email.
I need to get a small file sized PDF that shows good quality images when viewed. Help!
So you know I am importing the images in from Photoshop.

Your requirements are contradictory. You cannot have a combination of large images and a small PDF. Choose a realistic target; you mention "e-mailing", so you don't need "press quality" (*). Downsample your images to a screen resolution -- 120 dpi is fine, as long as your readers don't zoom in too much.
(*) Unless you need press quality. Then use it, and don't use e-mail to send the file around.

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