I can't locate iPhoto file storage

I have iPhoto from that iLive '11 series. It fails to open. I can't find the folders for originals and modified files on my hard drive. I am so scared that I've lost them! TimeMachine isn't helping restore the application. I have the Lion OS.

OK, You may find this Time Machine Tutorial helpful:
http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/#timemachinebasics as well as these two links:
http://pondini.org/TM/FAQ.html & http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
I also have to admit I'm not a iPhoto guru, but there is a forum for iPhoto where you may find one. So you might want to create a new thread and post your last question at:
https://discussions.apple.com/community/ilife/iphoto

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