Validating multiple file uploads with Laravel 4

Question

How do I go about validating an array of uploaded files in Laravel 4? I\'ve set it in the form to allow multiple files, and I\'ve tested that the files exist in the Input::file(

Answer 1

foreach(Request::file('photos') as $key => $value) {
    $rules['photos.'.$key]="mimes:jpeg,jpg,png,gif|required|max:10000";
    $friendly_names['photos.'.$key]="photos";
}

This worked for me in Laravel 5.2