Update iphoto without app store

Is there anyway to update iPhoto on Lion without using the App Store? I have a room of 20 iMacs, that were bought over the summer. It is not feasible to update the software using the App Store, due to the 10-computer license. I'm trying to update the version of iPhoto (currently 9.1.5) to the latest 9.2.1.
I used to be able to just download the update and send the .pkg out but obviously this no longer works.

I was similarly annoyed at having to buy the current version of iPhoto when it came preinstalled on my Mac.  I spoke to Apple support about my '09 version of iPhoto (8. something)  The only way to upgrade was to pay for the '11 version.
If you are already on 9.1.5, you should get the upgrade free (okay I'm an optimist).  As for the App store, everytime I asked about an upgrade it sent me to the App store.
Just because you have to go throught the App store, does it mean you will have to pay for the update?
Does each Mac notify if there are updates?
Have you tried clicking on the Apple, selecting "sofware updates"?
Mine does and will install free updates w/o going to App store.  I gather this isn't the case here?
Just thinking it out.....

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