iPhoto ’09 doesn’t really seem that different from ’08, but that’s because ’08 was already a great program. This version brings some pretty interesting features, namely Faces and Places. I think it’s highly likely that these two features alone are what is driving sales on iLife ’09. Do you need either of these features? The practical answer, probably not. The real answer? Of course you do.

I finally got my copy of iLife ’09 (thanks to the weather), and the first thing I’m going to do is play around with iPhoto. Why don’t you join me? The very first thing you’ll stumble upon after you install and launch iPhoto ’09 is a welcome screen. iPhoto ’09 will recommend that you go to a special web page to watch some tutorial videos. You’ll find out all about Faces, Places and other great features of iPhoto ’09. Check it out, it’s a great overview for anyone who’s unsure of whether they need the upgrade.