Can't sync iPhoto content

I can access my shared iTunes library remotely, and in iTunes/AppleTV/iPhoto, I have selected libraries to sync. But no photos are on the ATV. I'd like to use my pics as a screensaver, but....
It seems like I've set this up right. Ideas?
PROBLEM SOLVED, I WAS SETUP FOR A SHARED LIBRARY. NOT REAL INTUITIVE, THAT...
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Each user needs to have a separate User Account on the Mac. If you set up Fast User Switching you can move between them quickly without having to log out and log in, though obviously this uses up more CPU power.
To set up a new User Account go to System Preferences>Users & Groups and click the + sign below the accounts list. probably any accounts other than yours should be non-admin - they will need your permission to install software.
Then each person has their own User Account and can make their iCloud account the primary account.

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