Multi or Open session CD burning from iPhoto

I stumbled upon this quest in iPhoto, but it could apply to all iLife or Apple CD/DVD-burning equipped apps that use the burn icon.
Where is the burning preference to set multi-session (or open session) before clicking the shutter icon to burn, for example, an album of pictures in iPhoto?
In helping a Window's friend, who brings me her digital camera to download her pictures and burn a CD. There is usually only 10-20MBs worth of photos on her camera each time. I'd like to keep the session open on a CD-R to keep adding to the disc in lieu of burning (wasting) a new disc each time.

Hi Scott,
multi session burning is not supported within iPhoto.
I suggest you import her images using Image Capture. The default location for the downloaded images is loose within the Pictures folder. Once you set up Image Capture you can click the options button to create a new folder to download the images too. You can then use this folder to burn your multisession CD.
Using Image Capture to download images and video clips:
Open up Image Capture which is found in the Applications folder.
When it is opened, go to Image Capture/Preferences
Under the General button choose
Camera: When a camera is connected, open Image Capture.
The next time you connect your camera Image Capture will open.
In the window that opens you will see an Options button. Click on that button to set your options.
To find out more about Image Capture (it can do a lot more) Click on Help in the menu bar when Image Capture is open.
iPhoto: How to Change the "Open Automatically" Preference
If you find you can't change any of Image Captures preferences or can't access any drop down menus or they are greyed out, check to make sure Image Capture is loose in the Applications folder and not within a sub folder.
Mac OS X: How to burn a multi-session CD

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