Hi al Cindy from Florida..... Loving my iPad so far.... My issues are in undertnding the relationship between iTunes on my computers and my iPad (I was not prviously an apple user of anything)
Imagine iTunes as a collection of links to all the stuff that you have on your computer that can be used on the iPad. So you drag, for example, a movie into iTunes movie section and it becomes available under the movies section when you click on the iPad. It is also the only way to get stuff on and off of your iPad. It is also the only way to get apps outside if your iPad itself and acts as a backup of apps in case, heaven forbid, the iPad gets lost, stolen or damaged. Welcome!
Here is how to sync photos: http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-faq/4621-how-sync-photos-your-ipad-itunes.html I also highly suggest reading this before asking/doing anything else, it can be very helpful: Apple - iTunes - Tutorials - Learn about all things iTunes.