How do I move 10.10.1 picture folder contents to an external drive?

I have recently changed to mac mini and would like to move my picture folder contents to an external drive. Is there a correct way to do this beside just dragging and dropping?

Dragging and dropping is enough. If you’re moving an iPhoto library, the volume you’re putting it onto needs to be formatted as Mac OS Extended, and you need to launch iPhoto with the Option key held down and choose that library.
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