Photos Organization

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Photos Organization

I find the predetermined photo albums to be infuriating and illogical. I want to put all of my photos into one place (the library, I assume) and be able to view them by date. I want to remove all of the other albums like “moments”, which makes absolutely no sense to me, and be able to create my own folders if I wish to. How can I simplify the system so I can make and name folders or albums the way I want them, and remove the ones I don’t want? It’s WAY too cumbersome now.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Oct 8, 2021 1:21 AM

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Answer 1

Old Toad

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Oct 19, 2021 2:45 PM in response to ShyHazel

If you want a view of all items in your Library that can be sorted by date then create the following Smart Album:

That smart album can be sorted any of these ways:

The get rid of those infuriating and illogical (really Mr. Spock") predetermined albums:

All it takes is knowing how an application works.

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Answer 2

muguy

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Oct 19, 2021 10:53 AM in response to ShyHazel

All of your photos are in the library and can also be in any number of albums that you create. Photos are sorted in the library by date captured.

You can add new folders (albums), and sub folders too under the File menu option.

The built in organization schemes, memories, etc. cannot be removed.

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Answer 3

Yer_Man

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Oct 19, 2021 11:52 AM in response to ShyHazel

Remember if an app doesn't work the way you like it, you can always use another one. There are plenty of alternative photo managers available depending on your need and budget.

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Answer 4

ShyHazel Author

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Oct 19, 2021 8:28 PM in response to Old Toad

Thanks. I’ll try your suggestions.

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