Post uploads to news feed automatically

I am attempting to create a scrapbook function that allows registered users to upload their own images, which then need to post to the blog roll/news feed automatically.
I also need the uploads to be private posts so that only the poster and admin can view it.
Is there a way of making all new posts private?

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