Sort order Photo's AppleTV

How can i set the sort order that Apple TV uses to display the foto's from iCloud. I made a shared album, but the sort order is totaly diffrent.
My AppleTV is up to date.

Hi,
It takes a bit of getting used to, but it is better to use iPhoto and not try to move the files in Finder, which can cause problems in your iPhoto Library.
I, too, am trying to sort out my photos, and it is a headache, because a lot of them do not have the original dates, and my memory is spotty, to put it mildly.
**** "I need to rename the photos easily and quickly and move into new or more relevant folders/albums. " ****
To rename a photo, double click on it and in the panel on the right select Info. The photo's name is at the top and you can change it easily.
To create a new folder go to File and then New Album -- or New Smart Album. It will appear in the sidebar on the the left at the bottom, as untitled. Then rename it and drag your photos to it.
Last Import will keep changing, but you can find your photo in Photos in the sidebar. Or in Events (personally, I hate Events, mainly because I don't understand it.)
Here are a couple of useful links.
iPhoto 9.5: Create or change a standard photo album
http://macs.about.com/od/usingyourmac/tp/Using-Iphoto-Iphoto-Tips-And-Tricks.htm
Hope this helps

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