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EXHIBIT 23
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 Number 333-37698) pertaining to PhotoWorks, Inc. 1999 Stock Incentive
Compensation Plan, the Registration Statement (Form S-8 Number 333-95277)
pertaining to the PhotoWorks, Inc. 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan, Registration
Statement (Form S-8 Number 33-24107) pertaining to the PhotoWorks, Inc.
Incentive Stock Option Plan, the Registration Statement (Form S-8 Number 33-
36020) pertaining to the PhotoWorks, Inc. 1987 Stock Option Plan, the
Registration Statement (Form S-8 Number 33-69530) pertaining to the PhotoWorks,
Inc. 1993 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and the Registration Statements (Form S-
8 Number 33-81332 and 333-02431) pertaining to the PhotoWorks, Inc. Amended and
Restated Incentive Stock Option Plan and the Amended and Restated 1987 Stock
Option Plan, of our report dated November 10, 2000, except as to Note C as to
which the date is December 20, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of PhotoWorks, Inc. included in its Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2000.
/S/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Seattle, Washington
December 28, 2000
Except as to Note C as to which the date is
December 20, 2000
