Mathias is [correct][1] about the proper way to **sync** photos to your iPad. **Sharing** photos from iTunes approves them for *Home Sharing*, a system designed to share iTunes Store purchases and media amongst family members.

Apple Knowledgebase: [iTunes: Setting up Home Sharing on your computer][2]

Home Sharing can also be used to allow access to photos from an AppleTV.



Apple Knowledgebase: [Setting up Home Sharing for Apple TV (2nd generation)][3]


  [1]: http://apple.stackexchange.com/a/45148/11791
  [2]: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4620
  [3]: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4352