HT201302 how to copy a folder of photos  from imac to ipad

I have a folder of photos on my imac and would like to put them on my ipad , can someone tell me how to do this? thanks

There's no way to copy photos directly (e.g., via the Finder, if that's what you were hoping). Instead:
1 - Import them into iPhoto (or Photos.app if you upgrade to 10.10.3).
2 - Create a photo album containing all your pictures
3 - Use iTunes to sync your iPad, after telling iPad which photo albums you want to sync

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