How to like photos by 2 criteria (Mac Photos app)

I rate pictures using five stars. (I learned about the open and closed stars from léonie.) I use keyword shortcuts to add the number of stars. Then I can use "Filter" to show just the favorites or 3 stars or whatever.

I've got to say, this seems way better than colors!

Add keywords to photos and videos on Mac - Apple Support

Make a keyword for each of your criteria. Add as required to each photo. Then you can search for the keyword or use a smart album.

As for future plans that Apple may - or may not - have for any of their products, no one here knows, or if anyone does they'd be prohibited by an NDA from disclosing it. However, I would suggest that if Photos was going to match the power of Aperture it would have done so by now. I doubt it ever will, it's just a different animal a different user.