import photos from my iphone to my laptop

(this works on a Windows OS 10 computer):

Set iPhone Auto-Lock to Never.

Go to start

Click on the Photos app

Go to 'Import' at the top right of the screen.

Click on 'From connected device'.

Connect iPhone to computer via USB cable.

Click on 'Allow' on iPhone

Photos from Iphone appear on screen

Select the photos you want to move to your file by clicking the small square in the photo.

Indicate the folder you want to move them to under 'Change destination'.

And then click 'Import' at the bottom of the blue area. After which the photos will be placed in the folder you chose.