[Feature] Search enhancement: Negative search parameters

[slipperybeluga]

I have searched the existing feature requests to make sure this is not a duplicate request.

• Yes

The feature

It would be hugely helpful for me in managing my photo library to be able to use negative search parameters. It would allow more fine control over search results by excluding people, places, camera make and model, and keywords.

Not sure how the context search works or if it's something that could be easily added, but it should be feasible for file names.

Example:
-screenshot
or
NOT screenshot

In order to keep the search options modal clean and simple, these negative options and fields can be included in an toggle-able advanced search option. When toggled, a person may be right clicked or long pressed and excluded. Alternatively, the UI can have two rows of faces where the first is the normal selection and the second is negative selection where obviously the same face can't be selected in both. The other fields can have negative counterparts that allow typing or selecting.

Apologies if this has been requested, I could not find a similar request.

Platform

• Server
• Web
• Mobile