How do I determine the size of my iPhoto library?

I am running out of disk space and I assume that it is due to my photos.
#1 - how do I determine if this is the case?
#2 - how can I figure out the size of my library so I buy the correct sized external HD?
#3 - what is the best practice for moving iPhoto to an external HD? Do people move over only "older" photos or just run iPhoto off the external HD completely?
Thank you so very much!
Jen

#2 - how can I figure out the size of my library so I buy the correct sized external HD?
Go to your Pictures Folder and find the iPhoto Library there. Use the Finder's File -> Get Info command to get the size of the Library. When you purchase an extenral disk, make sure to format it Mac OS Extended (Journaled). Also, allow room to grow.
#3 - what is the best practice for moving iPhoto to an external HD? Do people move over only "older" photos or just run iPhoto off the external HD completely?
There isn't a "best practise" there's only what you need to do. IF the Library is on the external, then you can only view it with the external attached. Are you on a Laptop? Desktop? If you're on a desktop it probably doesn't matter. If you're on a Laptop it might.
Regards
TD

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