Trouble burning to a DVD

Hi, im new to iMac, im trying to copy some photos to a DVD, ive checked the size of the files, together they come to 3.7gb, the DVD im using is a Imation 4.7gb DVD+R, but when i try and burn them using iPhoto it says that theirs not enough space on the disk, any help or guidance would be appreciated,
Kindest regards Ant

What's the purpose of the DVD?
When you use the Share -> Burn command in iPhotot it makes a "mini-iPhoto Library" on the Disk, complete with database, thumbnail and preview files. These are no included on the calculation in the iPhoto Window. This method of burning is designed for sharing with other iPhoto users or as a (limited) back up option.
If you want to just share snaps with other computer users then File -> Export and send them to a folder on the Desktop, Burn that to disk with the Finder.
Regards
TD

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