Why does iPhoto open when I connect my iPhone and iPad to my iMac?

Whenever I connect my iPhone or iPad to my iMac, iPhoto opens. This started within the last week or two. Any suggestions? Are there some Preferences I can change to stop this? Thank you.

Take a look at this article and note the section about disabling iPhoto for certain devices. Maybe that will help.
https://gigaom.com/2013/10/29/how-to-stop-iphoto-on-os-x-from-opening-when-you-p lug-in-your-iphone-or-ipad/
I trust that you have totally quit iPhoto and rebooted your Mac?

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