Iphoto 08 and text overlays

Good evening. Does anyone know how I can add text overlays to images in iphoto 08? Version 7.1.1. I'm trying to insert text on the image itself, an example being copyright notice and the like.
Also, if there's a place I can find this answer thats incredibly obvious please let me know. I'll feel foolish but it would help me be more self-sufficient. Didn't see it in the manual, help file, the forum.

M_Austin
Does anyone know how I can add text overlays to images in iphoto 08? Version 7.1.1. I'm trying to insert text on the image itself, an example being copyright notice and the like.
No you cannot do this with iPhoto. You'll need an external editor such as Acorn Graphic Coverter or Photoshop Elements . For watermarking check out iWatermark. There are other options - search on MacUpdate.
Regards
TD

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