Backing up ipad mini to MacBook Air

how to synch or back up files and photos (mostly) ?  When plug in to USB port on Mac it does not show up as a storage device.  I am not using the cloud storage. I've read the iPad will be visible as a storage device by plugging in.

Backup using iTunes.
I've read the iPad will be visible as a storage device by plugging in.
With third party software, yes.

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