If you want a solid "just upload the photos" experience, PhotoSync on iOS is really great.
I think you can use Immich to just look at a folder and not use the backup from phone bits.
I think you can use Immich to just look at a folder and not use the backup from phone bits.
So my photo storage on my home server is getting filled with a bunch of useless images that I only have on my phone temporarily and that I end up deleting shortly after.