Syncing photos with sub folders

Hi
Is there any way to sync my photo exactly like them on my pc?
i have a photo folder and many sub folders , each sub folder contains more sub folders
and on my iphone my sub folders merge and they all displayed in one folder

I also have the same problem.
With itunes on windows and an Iphone 3g, I can only sync the first level, so all subdirectory folders appear in the top one.
This means that for example my holidays snaps are all together, which is a real pain to find anything.
I know that using a Mac with iphoto I can do this, but I dont have a Mac.
I have also tried using Photoshop elements 7 and 8 but it only allows the transfer of everything (obviously I want to sync just the ones I want - to save space).
A faq I found said that photoshop elements and album work, but only a very early release of these. Otherwise you get everything.
thoughts or suggestions?
Will apple ever provide iphoto or support a windows tool such as the latest elements 8 or picasa 3.5
Regards
Joe

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