Why is "photos & camera" still taking up 1Gb of space on iphone?

I just installed all my photos on the new "photos" app on iPhone, Mac, and iPad, but under "Storage" the "photos & camera" is still taking up 1.0GB of space.  How do I move photos onto the iCloud so it doesn't take up space on my phone?  Also, how do I know if a photo is on the iCloud and not on my iPhone (or iPad) taking up space?
Thank you

If you are using iCloud Photo Library, the photos will still be on your phone at take up some space. The most you can do is optimize the storage space required. See the quote below from iCloud Photo Library FAQ - Apple Support
Can I use iCloud Photo Library to save space on my device?
iCloud Photo Library automatically keeps all your photos and videos in the original, high-resolution version. Follow these steps to choose how you store your photos and videos on your device:
In iOS, tap Settings > iCloud > Photos or Settings > Photos & Camera, then select a storage setting.
In OS X, click Photos > Preferences > iCloud, then select a storage setting.
If you turn on Optimize [device] Storage, iCloud Photo Library will automatically manage the size of your library on your device, so you can make the most of your device's storage and access more photos than ever. All of your original, full-resolution photos and videos are stored in iCloud while device-size versions are kept on your device. You can download the original photos and videos over Wi-Fi or cellular when you need them.
If you turn on Download Originals, iCloud Photo Library will keep your original, full-resolution photos and videos in iCloud and on your device. Download Originals is the default setting for iOS devices with the free 5 GB storage plan and for all Mac devices.

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