Best way to set-up network?

I have a two-month old MacBook Air (2.13 Ghz, 4 GB) running 10.6.7, an older macbook pro, and a 1 TB Timecapsule.
I currently have my iphone synced with itunes on my Pro, but as I am not using that one on a daily basis, I would like to sync to my air. However, I have large libraries.
Is there a way to have both computers synced with both itunes and iphoto by holding the folders on the Timecapsule?
If so, how can I also keep some of my music (but not all), some of my photos (but not all) and other data that syncs with my iPhone on my air so I have some things when I travel?
I'd appreciate any advice.

Hi George,
Your iPhoto Library is a lot more self contained, it's essentially one file (with numerous folders and support files) within the package file. Your iTunes library is all self-contained with your iTunes folder, albeit, many more photos.
~/Pictures/iPhoto Library
~/Music/iTunes
If you move those two files to your Time Capsule, the next time you start iPhoto or iTunes you can hold the "Option" key and then the program will ask you to locate the library file. This is where you can point to the Time Capsule file storage.

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