Availability of file information in Finder

Does anyone know how to view the date a picture was taken in Finder list view?
(or anywhere else - for lots of files)
With a windows PC you can add to the column headings and see loads of information about every file.
Having just transferred to a Mac - not having this feature makes organising and finding photos very cumbersome.

Select 'Column' view in any finder window.

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