HT4890 can I upload entire photo library from Mac to cloud to free-up disc space?

can I upload entire photo library from Air to cloud to free-up disc space?  Ultimately, I want to be able to selectively download photos to Air for work and presentations.
Thanks for any help you can offer.

soyoroberto wrote:
can I upload entire photo library from Air to cloud to free-up disc space?  Ultimately, I want to be able to selectively download photos to Air for work and presentations.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
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