Google Drive is a cloud storage service that allows users to upload and store files, including photos and videos, in folders and share those folders with others. While it can be used for photo storage, its primary function is not photography-specific and everything uploaded counts against the user's Google storage limits. In contrast, Google Photos is a photo and video syncing and backup service that allows users to sync their photos from their phone or computer, view them in a timeline organized by date, sort them into albums, search for specific images, and perform basic photo editing. While both services can be used for photography, they serve different purposes and have distinct features. Google Photos offers free storage for compressed files, allowing users to upload and store large collections of photos without counting against their Google storage limits. The service also integrates with other Google apps, such as Gmail and Slack, through Zapier automation, making it easy to automate tasks and workflows.