Viewing iPhoto library on iMac on iPad

Sorry - this must have been asked before, but how can I get my iPad to see my iPhoto library stored on my iMac?
Using home sharing, the Apple TV sees music and photos OK, but I can only seem to get the iPad to see my music, but not the photos.
I'm assuming this must be possible somehow...
Thanks.

Hi Iain, rbatdorf, kingrack and dvdrums,
We've just released AirPics v1.1 which streams your iPhoto and Aperture libraries to your iPad over your home Wi-Fi network, avoiding the need to sync photos or transfer them to 3rd party web services.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/airpics/id475202862?ls=1&mt=8
Hope it helps!
Dan Cutting
Yellowbek Ltd
(Full disclosure: I am a developer of AirPics and receive financial compensation from my recommendation.)

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