I'm doing a memorial presentation for those in my high school class who have already died. I've setup a standard format I want to use with some text (like the person's name), a small picture used in all slides, and the one photo that changes from slide to slide, the person him/herself.

I copy the initial slide, change the name & DOB, then replace the main photo. I then have to rebuild the animations (entry, delay, exit) on the photo cause it's new for the slide.

Is there anyway to replace the photo without losing the animations?

kudos Kimberly.

Don't delete the photo. Instead, select the photo and go to the Format tab on the Ribbon and click Change Picture. You'll be able to swap the photo without disrupting the animations.