Tricks to Organize Your Photos in Apple Photos

Check out our tips and tricks to organize your Photos Library within Apple's Photos Application. In this class we show you how to use albums, smart albums, favorites for tagging/sorting purposes, how to fix date and time issues, rotation, and more.
Links Mentioned in this Class:
Class on Removing Duplicates: bit.ly/1Nwwdr4
Tech Talk America Store: store.techtalkamerica.com
Time Machine Class: bit.ly/1karIYL

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You deserve respect for having this audience, I did not see any person saying 'first' in your comments.

[@SergeLetunovskiy]

Thanks Dave! I did pick up couple of tips watching this video. You have a great voice, easy to listen to...

[@ajblythe]

David Cox is the best instructor for all Apple products in my opinion. He is articulate and understandable.

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[@pacificopaculba4236]

David, I'm glad that I viewed this class. I certainly learned some technics that I was not aware of previously. Thanks

[@pattyeisenman2727]

Not only did I find the information I was looking for, but many other tips to make my photo projects much easier to organize! Thanks!

[@ninjapenguinxi]

While casually managing my photos I've ignored useful features for years. Thanks for the overview. I'm pumped to try tags!

[@TomCook-jw6ur]

Like all the classes I've taken from David, this is a very helpful class which I will review multiple times until I am facile with the info. Thank you very much.

[@Charlottewv]

This class is awesome! I have many, many photos and have struggled to organize them...after watching this 20 minute class, I have hope that I'll be able to finally organize them. I've watched a few of David L. Cox's TechTalk America videos and each time I've learned so much!! He presents the info clearly and concisely and is so easy to listen to and follow!! Thank you David L. Cox and Tech Talk America!! You are awesome!!!

[@christinedickenson7514]

Great video - just got a new iMac and didn't want to just import all of the photos without thinking through how to organize them first. I had used Photoshop Elements, so was used to folders. Your explanation of Smart Albums, Albums, and Folders was just what I needed. I also liked learning some of the keyboard shortcuts, such as using the period to mark photos as favorites. Thank you so much for a great tutorial!!

[@lucasandoliver]

Great lesson and tips. Loved the tip on using the full stop key for favourites. Going to watch the video about duplicates now

[@Eyagsf]

I have been an Apple user since 2005. Your tutorial is one of the most concise & professional videos I have ever watched. Can't wait to watch more! Thank you David

[@jackquinndennis1636]

Thank you David... This was my first experience with your channel, and it cleared up some basic stuff in Photos (which I hated to switch to) and I will be watching much more often on your videos...

[@amymeyer5241]

I am an Elementary Art Teacher & I use my iPhone to document the process & final art project that my students make. This is a wonderful video tutorial, thank you! I started my mac learning when I had to go to my computer class in high school back in 1988! When I went to College I was taking graphic art classes and purchased my first new computer from Apple. It was a Centris 650 . So lets just say its been awhile after raising my children. I now use my iMac.... but learn as I go, so again I find your tutorials very helpful and educational!

[@susandoyle3707]

Always love your classes. I am such a hands on person with little time and watching your videos are so easy and you are so good at explaining and making it interesting. Thank you!

[@MsKitcloudkicker]

THANK YOU for magnifying your steps! Other demos I watched were so small and no way to zoom in on what they were doing. Great tutorial, thanks !!!

[@elizabethantoniak5109]

Thanks David, this class was just what I needed to organise my photos. I've struggled with Apple Photo for some time and these tips are a great way to get the app working in a way that makes it easier to find the images I need.

[@zrohit]

Thanks David, your tips are helpful. Can you go over how Titles and Descriptions in Photo Albums are used.

[@lizscott1685]

Another great video for us non tech types to follow. Thank you!

[@ParaTheBini]

Just what I was looking for! Thank you so much! The favoriting as a temporary tool for further organizing was an eye opener!! Thanks so much and I am looking forward to watch more videos like the time machine one you mentioned in this video!!

[@lymetickchick]

Great tutorial! I'm a new-to-Apple user, and I found it to be very easy to follow. I really like how you enlarge and highlight the areas that need to be clicked, as well as how you clearly explain the command Z or command I. Now, if I can just figure out how to upload my Android phone photos onto my Mac, I'll be a very happy camper!

[@Golden-Moon]

Hello David, greetings from Germany. Thank you for the class. Helpful and interesting as always! I look forward to more - And finally in German: Ich wuensche Dir und Deiner Familie ein besinnliches Weihnachtsfest und einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr! :-)

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as a PC user I am so pleased to have found your site to brush up on my MAC skills before seeing clients !

[@Intrheart]

This was a wonderful experience. You answered so many questions I have had. Thanks a whole bunch. You made my day!

[@libbyg2710]

These are the best tutorials I have found on You Tube. I can't seem to find one for making projects like photo books. David can you help.

[@mauraghedini3452]

Wow! The first computer class I could follow. The ability to puse was also helpful, but dave you are a clear thinker and teacher! Grazie!

[@sraike]

Great video, thanks! My photos were all in one big pile. Now they are all organized with albums now and are searchable by description or keyword. Subscribed

[@valfen9865]

Thank you so much David for being so generous with your time and knowledge. Both are very much appreciated.

[@clarakong7935]

great class! I was searching a way of organizing, when I need to add pictures to the Facebook when I am in Facebook, post photo and I need to chose from Media/photo of my Mac. I hope it make sense. Thank you for the class

[@jasoltan8316]

Thank you, Dave. Enjoyed your video: organized, easy to understand the step by step directions, visual steps on the computer made the steps easy to see, get to, understand the progression. I learned many tips and tools I did not know existed. Thank you for sticking to the point: not a lot of miscellaneous chatter.

[@lisabates6903]

I just found this video and I couldn't be happier!!!! I can't thank you enough for all this information. My photos are a hot mess and I can't wait to organize them by month and then by year. I knew there had to be a way but I couldn't figure out how. This is awesome! And thank you for the tips regarding the cloud and hard drive for back up! PS - You are very lucky to be living in Cape Cod, I love it there!! Thanks again!

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[@tmartin317]

Hello just happen to come across you video on how to organize photos. What a really big help. Thank you very much.

[@RobertoJorgeTech]

Hey David, simple and effective tips!! Thanks for sharing. All the Best RJ

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Jeez...Working on a memorial slide show for my husband who passed away 4 months ago. Lost up to my ears, even with wonderful local help. Your videos further enhance what I am learning. And your lessons concise and great. Big Thank You David in Province Town, Ma. Maranne on the north coast of Oregon

[@purpletyc]

LOVE IT!! Thank you!! I was going crazy on how to organize my pictures and folders. So different then Windows Thanks

[@jimamlab]

It gives me pleasure to listen to you given those tips and tricks to organizing my photo album. I really enjoyed it!!!! Thank you so much.

[@PLB4082]

Thanks for another great, helpful, succinct and easy to understand tutorial. Loved Command R (rotate) tip and also the two-backup suggestion. Happy Holidays.

[@SkipsPromos]

Hello David, Thank for the clear explanation on how to organize my foto's. I have over the 8,000 images which need to be organized. Will love to follow other tutorials but first things first, organizing my fotos. Greetings from Holland.

[@LaurenSlanec]

I have been waiting for a class like this forever after switching to a Mac. Thank you!!!!

[@ajcbambo3844]

I mainly watched this video to learn how to delete duplicate photos but I learned so much more. If I was to criticise anything it would be when you say click on a certain key I wish you could show that key.

[@anujgupta4486]

Thanks David, your tips are helpful. Can you also do another video on Photos, explaining the difference between groups Photos, Shared and Albums, as it appears in Photos App on the iPhone and iPad. and how does they impact the deleting of photos in any of these groups.

[@mysunshine3]

Great and easy to understand even from a hearing impaired person - used the subtitles as well and can work through the exercises with ease. Thank you David :)

[@spikejj]

Just a great class. No wasted time, no personal stories from the commentator. (So many times they feel it's about them and not the info being imparted - Enough already, show me the tools.) I'm also a fan as the lessons begin at A and end at Z. So easy to follow along. Of course, if you need to hear it again, easy-peasy (did I really just write that?). David Cox, you rok. Please continue to enlighten me/us.

[@annewilliams145]

So valuable , what you are teaching. I have to view the video several times, but you are a great teacher. I am a slow but willing student. thanks.

[@louiseblumel]

I'm a new Mac user so this was really helpful. Thank You. I still can't figure out how to USE my photos in certain programs but I'm hoping to figure that out soon.

[@melaniefield3611]

LOVED this class. Better than the class at the Mac Store.

[@djesse290]

Very well spoken. Low tone. Good explanation of instructions. Easy to follow along

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[@angelamok-pinter1701]

David - Hope you feel better. Great videos! Just bought my first mac and have been watching all your tutorials. Very informative & useful. Questions: 1) How do you rename your pictures either in photo library or albums in mac? 2) How do you watermark all your photos in the library? Thanks!

[@karenmartin9394]

Love your classes!

[@marilynteal16]

Thank you, my window of photos didn't look like yours, I found 'Enter full screen' under 'View' and now it does, thanks so much made my life easier for sorting out my files...now I can watch some more of your video.

[@jturcany]

Nice to see a video tutorial that is clearly and articulately delivered. Thanks a bunch!

[@WilliamKeating01]

David; You're awesome ! Thank you so much for everything you have been doing for all of us over the years... I honestly would have given up on apple if it wasn't for your classes. You have made it possible for me to enjoy owning and utilizing my Apple products :-)

[@keithhills8366]

thanks for some really helpful tips again - your classes certainly make working with these apps lot easier

[@jenb2222]

Thank you for this great tutorial - simple and easy to understand instructions.

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I rarely leave comments, but you Sir, are very helpful! I learned A LOT about this software. Previously, I thought it was terrible. Until TODAY!

[@dianegruber8024]

First time I watched your videos. Good intro for me and am looking forward to going more in depth in the future. Thanks!

[@brandonjones1758]

Great video! Very thorough. Thank you

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Thanks, David. Always super helpful.

[@larryramey7532]

Great help to understand organizing my photos! Thanks!!

[@Gatorbuc7]

Smart albums are awesome, thanks!

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I Absolutely love this, thank you thank you, you have saved me from major stress attack

[@betsygreen9552]

Best class ever! Thank you David - it was finally not too fast!

[@Dulcilady]

Interesting and informative even though I don't own a Mac. I can see where some tips apply to pc. Would love to see more tutorials for iPad/iPhone. Moving music (self recorded) around, getting rid of duplicate photos on devices, editing within device - iPad. Thanks for your great tutorials.

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This was so helpful. Great video. Thanks for posting.

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Very helpful. Thank you for the great class.

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Thank you for a very nice lesson, you are a very good teacher, clear, concise and informative and the plus a great voice

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Another great class! Thank you!!

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Great Class, again!

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DAVID,.... EPIC!! Finally! Someone that can talk the talk and can walk the walk for all your subscribers!

[@Diamarc]

Thanks very much, loved the tutorial...looking for more now...

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Very informational and helpful. Thank you.

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Thank you David. That was very helpful.

[@Supa954]

Learned a lot in photos. Thank you David

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Thank you! I wish I had found this a couple years ago.

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enjoyed class, very specific and great trips

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Thank you for the great information. It certainly saved me much time and effort. Cheers!

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Very helpful video, I wasn't thinking of using this app even when I had it for couple of months already because of the horrible experience I had with iPhoto. But now I am, apple should pay you what you're doing for them.

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Thank you David for all the great info

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Awesome! I learned so much.

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Awesome info!!!! So excited to learn about my new MacBook Pro!!!!

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Thanks very helpful as always.

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Love your style, liked and subscribed, because you'll be helping me a lot in the future. Thanks David.

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Thank you, excellent presentation.

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I really learned a lot from this!!

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