Photos vs Pictures?

just bought Macbook Pro and need help - is there an easy direct way to download photos from samsung mobile galaxy s6?

When I import photos from a usb noticed that the folders are not imported into Photos even tho they were in Pictures - how do I retain the folders on Photos?

What is the difference be Photos and Pictures??

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"Pictures" is a system folder on your Mac which will contain all of your images. You might notice that the "Pictures" folder also contains the "Photos" and "Photo Booth" libraries. "Photos" is an application on your Mac where you can categorize, sort, and edit photos. "Photo Booth" is an application that's used with your Mac's built in camera. (iSight Camera)

Here's an older article which gives information about transferring photos from an Android phone to your Mac, however it still applies.

Thanks for info - have read older article indicated but not much help

How do I get photos from my photos in their folders from "Pictures" to "Photos"?

Noticed that my photos can only be exported from "Photos" 1 by 1 - really tedious

Would anyone know where I can get hep in this whole area of photos management in Australia - even any relevant readings or articles will be tremendously useful

Thanks a million

I can't answer answer all of your photos questions but you might find this video and this article helpful. The article is somewhat lengthy so it may be good to read it in parts.

You can export more than one photo at a time by doing the following:
1. Launch Photos and select the files by clicking on the first photo you want to export and shift-click others you want to use / export. You can also select the photos by clicking between them and dragging over them much like you do when selecting multiple files in Finder.
2. Go to the File menu and choose Export. A menu that slides out to the right gives you a few options. Pick one of those.
3. A dialog will appear allowing you to choose the format for the photos and a naming pattern to follow. Make your choices.
4. Another dialog will appear and let you choose the location where files will be saved.