IPhoto Pictures deleted

My entire iPhoto library deleted when I synched my iPad 2 to install the new software...  I now no longer have the pictures on my iPad or my MacBook...Is there any way to fix this

Simple solution: Restore from your back up.
Otherwise we'll need some more details.
Regards
TD

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