Moving iphoto from external HD to new MBP

I wouldl ike to copy iPhoto from my eMac to my new MBP. iPhoto is currently on an external HD, would it be best to use migration assistant to copy it to the laptop or to install fresh and then afterwards copy the old iPhoto to the new laptop? Does that make sense? I am new to transferring files from old to new computer. Thanks to anyone who can understand my question!

lbell
Simply copy the entire iPhoto Library Folder from it's current location to the Pictures folder (in your Home Folder) on your new Mac.
Next, because there mighr be file permissions issues - especially if you've chnaged your User name - Download BatchMod from
http://macchampion.com/arbysoft/
And apply it to the iPhoto Library Folder using the settings found here:
http://homepage.mac.com/toad.hall/.Pictures/Forum/BatChmod.png
(Credit to Old Toad for this one).
Then Launch iPhoto.
Regards
TD

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