IPhoto 08 keeps launching itself on computer boot

Suddenly after my last import my iPhoto 08 (7.1.3) keeps launching itself when ever I restart my computer. It's very annoying as it takes a long time to load.
It seems to think my LaCie external firewire drive is a camera which maybe why it keeps launching on restart. Any ideas on how to convince it otherwise?
I'm a little concerned since my iPhoto library is stored on my Lacie drive. It seems to want to import images from it but only the last import I did when the issue began. My other photos all seem to be there so far.
I'm not certain what to do. I've not encountered anything like this before on a Mac.

Also look in the System Preferences/Accounts/Login Items pane for you account and make sure iPhoto hasn't been added to the applications that are launched when the computer is booted into that account. It may have been added accidently somehow.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.≤br>
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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