Here is one possible method:
Row[{FileNameSetter[Dynamic[file]], Dynamic[file]}] Button["Load file", im=Import[file]] Dynamic[im]
You can use additional formatting to make the form look nicer than this example.
In broad strokes yes. That was the instructional video I referenced while writing out my question. I however am using the Wolfram Desktop Developer Platform to code, and it doesn't have that exact command. Like many things in wolfram you can do it different ways. I just want a simple way for my user to import pictures into the software. ty :)
Do you mean in the Top menu >> Insert >> File Path... ?
http://reference.wolfram.com/language/howto/InsertAFilePath.html
