Iphoto created duplicates in seperate folder ?

i had all of my photos in a folder 'digital camera photos' and put that folder in the 'pictures' folder, when i added/imported all the photos in the 'digital camera photos' to the iphoto library, a new folder was made in the 'pictures' folder which is 'iphoto library' where it contains copies of each photo in the 'digital camera photos' folder,
i have 2 copies of each photo (one in the digi cam folder and one in the iphoto library folder) which is taking up double the space which isnt necessary
so is it ok to delete the original 'digital camera photos' folder now that they are in the 'iphoto library' folder or do i need the original folder with the original photos in it to access the same ones in the new 'iphotos library' folder?
sorry if this sounds confusing

The answer is: it depends.
iPhoto has a preference setting that determines whether it copies files to the iPhoto Library folder. Make sure you have it set before importing. iPhoto->Preferences->Advanced [Copy files to iPhoto Library folder] checked.
It sounds like you already had this preference checked (it is the default setting). If so you can delete your originals.
WARNING: iPhoto also keeps thumbnail copies of your photos in the iPhoto Library folder. Make sure those aren't the photos you think are in your library. They are just small copies.
Bottom Line: If you had the above preference checked before you did your import, then you can delete your originals.

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