"Photo Library" Syncing Problem

I have an iphone 5 and want to transfer the pictures off of it to a new iphone as this one broke. I can transfer the pictures that i have taken that are in the camera roll no problem. The problem is the pictures that were previously synced via itunes. I no longer have the pictures on the itunes to transfer back to the new one so the only copy of my 2000+ pictures is on this iphone. How would i go about transfering them over as iphoto, image capture and itunes all do not reconize these folders in my iphone. Thanks in advance for any and all help!!

I have one iPhoto library with around 7000 photos, filled in different Albums (around 250) within other folders in iPhoto.
I have tried resetting the iSync history, deleting the iPad iPhoto cache, resetting the iPad etc etc. I have tried to delete any corrupt looking photos and have managed to import the whole iPhoto library to the iPad by selecting to sync it when all the photos are placed in one folder.
I run an art gallery and have different folders for each artist's work. iPhoto is a fantastic tool for this and I have found the iPhone invaluable for showing clients paintings - the iPad should be even better. So it is crucial for me to keep the folders. I have now managed to sync all the folders (and photos) by placing all my artist albums in one folder and selecting that to sync. This works. But what doesn't work is when I select the default, and just sync the entire iPhoto library with Events et al. Then it crashes whilst the Photos App is "Updating Library" after the sync. Then I am left with a malfunctioning iPad which keeps reseting with the Apple logo and spinning wheel inside.
So I have found a work around but it is not exactly perfect - very annoying. Especially as my crappy iPhone 3GS syncs perfectly and can handle all of the folders .....although admittedly not the Events. I wonder if it is the Events that are the problem?

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