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The iTunes interface is a little confusing on this part. In the previous
example, the only photos transferred are the ones in the selected fold-
ers (50 pictures). What's not synced are the photos in the parent folder, “JC
Photo Library.” If I wanted just the images in that folder, and none of the images
from the subfolders, I'm out of luck: I'd get either the contents of specific
subfolders (Selected Folders option) or everything in “JC Photo Library,” subfold-
ers included (All Folders option). So, if you're going to organize photos at the
folder level, I recommend storing image files in subfolders, not parent folders.
Make an Instant Photo Portfolio
I know photographers who are asking themselves: Do I buy a new
lens, or buy an iPad and have an awesome portable portfolio? For
the latter, here's a quick way to build an updated portfolio of good
images.
1.
In iPhoto, Aperture, or Photoshop Elements for Windows, create a
smart album that collects your top-ranked photos. For example, in
iPhoto choose File > New Smart Album, give it a name, and set the
parameter pop-up menus to read “My Rating is greater than four
stars”. Click OK.
2.
In iTunes, click the Photos tab and make sure that smart album is
enabled in the Albums list.
3.
Click the Sync button to transfer those photos.
As you add new high-ranked photos to your library, they automati-
cally appear on the iPad the next time you sync.
Several photo portfolio apps are also available at the App Store, such
as Portfolio or Foliobook, that add a professional polish. Do a search
for “photo portfolio” to check out the options.
