Well, I began by thinking that ProShow Gold should be the route that I took. Then I heard about Memories on TV so decided to pause and consider which will be the best option. Now I have come across Pictures to Exe (P2E):
http://www.wnsoft.com/
and here are some sample slide shows created using P2E:
http://www.beckhamdigital.co.uk/freestu ... idesw3.htm
Does anyone have any experience/comments to share on P2E?