How do I store my photos in an ext hdd and link them to iphoto library?

Is it possible to store all the photos on an ext hdd and access them via iphoto?
Currently, my photos are stored locally in my Macbook's hdd. I would prefer the files to be stored on an ext hdd.
I also encountered another problem, I organise all my photos via event dates. However, when I check the file location on my hdd, some are stored in 2008 folder even though the date of photo taken and sync are done this year. This only happen to some of the photos and not all.

Is it possible to store all the photos on an ext hdd and access them via iphoto?
Currently, my photos are stored locally in my Macbook's hdd. I would prefer the files to be stored on an ext hdd.
Are you running a managed library (the "copy items to the iPhoto library" preference is checked - the default setting) or a referenced library (that preference has been unchecked?
IF you are running the default managed library then simply quit iPhoto, drag the iPhoto library from the pictures folder on your internal drive to your EHD and launch iPhoto while depressing the option (alt) key and use the select library option to tell iPhoto where the iPhoto library is now located
If you have changed to a referenced library it may be very difficult to change the location of your photos
I also encountered another problem, I organise all my photos via event dates. However, when I check the file location on my hdd, some are stored in 2008 folder even though the date of photo taken and sync are done this year. This only happen to some of the photos and not all
It is advised that you do not enter the iPhoto library via the finder - if you make any changed to the content or structure of the iPhoto library using any program except iPhoto you may corrupt your library and lose data - there is no reason to be inside the iPhoto library - you should always access your photos using iPhoto
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