How do I limit the amount of space used by photos on my phone - now that I turned iCloud on it is taking over my phone

If I understand you correctly Joe, the only way I can keep my 16 GB iPad from being overrun by photos and leaving with me with inadequate space is by turning off iPhoto's?

I understand this idea but doesn't give any control in uploading and removing taken photos from the iOS device. If you take dozens of photos weekly how can you remove originals but keep the photos.

Plus I need to be able to record video as well so need to make sure there's always at least 1GB for that too.

Any advice or recommendation would be greatly appreciated.

Hello Maahk,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

I understand that you would like to optimize your Photos storage. If you are using iCloud Photo Library on your iPhone, please read over the information in the attached article.

iCloud Photo Library FAQ - Apple Support

Can I use iCloud Photo Library to save space on my device?

iCloud Photo Library automatically keeps all your photos and videos in the original, high-resolution version. Follow these steps to choose how you store your photos and videos on your device:

• In iOS, tap Settings > iCloud > Photos or Settings > Photos & Camera, then select a storage setting.
• In OS X, click Photos > Preferences > iCloud, then select a storage setting.

If you turn on Optimize [device] Storage, iCloud Photo Library will automatically manage the size of your library on your device, so you can make the most of your device's storage and access more photos than ever. All of your original, full-resolution photos and videos are stored in iCloud while device-size versions are kept on your device. You can download the original photos and videos over Wi-Fi or cellular when you need them.

If you turn on Download Originals, iCloud Photo Library will keep your original, full-resolution photos and videos in iCloud and on your device. Download Originals is the default setting for iOS devices with the free 5 GB storage plan and for all Mac devices.

Have a great day,

Joe

iCloud is a syncing system, not an external 'hard drive'. If you delete them on your device, they will delete from iCloud.

If other computers/devices are continually loading photos to iCloud Photo Library and you already have Photos Optimization turned on, then yes.

If other computers/devices are continually loading photos to iCloud Photo Library and you already have Photos Optimization turned on, then yes.