Why can't I back up my iPad stuff to icloud?

HI I am trying to get my iPad backed up on icloud but I need to upgrade to ios8. But I can't do that as I am 1 GB short on my iPad. So I bought more space 20gb but I still can't do it. Can anybody help? It just keeps saying I don't have enough space. I can't delete my photos as they are not backed up in the first place so I am in a catch 22...thank you

Hello paulfromclarendon hills,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To backup your iPhone, you can either use iCloud on your iPhone, or use iTunes on your computer.  Take a look at the support article below to learn more about backing up your iOS device.
Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
Take care,
Alex H.

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