To effectively organize photos on your iPhone, follow these steps using the built-in Photos app:

  1. Create custom albums:

    • Open the Photos app.
    • Navigate to the Albums tab.
    • Tap the '+' symbol to create a new album.
    • Name the album and hit Save.

  2. Move photos into albums:

    • Choose the album you wish to populate.
    • Tap Select to mark individual photos or videos.
    • Tap the share icon (square with arrow pointing upward), then select Add to Album.
    • Choose the appropriate album to move selected items into.

  3. Manage albums:

    • Rename albums: Go to the desired album, tap the three dots (…), then tap Rename Album, change the name, and hit Save.
    • Rearrange albums: Go to Albums, tap See All, tap and hold an album, drag it to the preferred position, then tap Done.

  4. Filter content:

    • In the Library tab, tap All Photos, then tap the filters icon (three horizontal lines) in the upper-right corner.
    • Choose options such as Videos, Favorites, or others to filter your view.
    • Tap Done to apply the filter; repeat to switch back to showing all photos.

  5. Declutter:

    • Remove unwanted photos by selecting them, tapping the trash icon, and confirming removal.
    • Use the search function to find specific photos or categories like Selfies, Portraits, or Places.

While managing photos directly on your laptop via a desktop application isn't natively supported, you can still manage your photos efficiently using the methods described above on your iPhone. Additionally, if you set up iCloud Photos, your organizational efforts will synchronize across all your Apple devices. Keep in mind that third-party applications may offer additional functionality, though they might require manual exporting and importing of photos.