Thank you for the excellent thread and contribution to the community!
One thing I wanted to add was that I had been using my Pixel 6a for photos and videos but recently found a deal on an open-box Sony ZV-1 and have been blown away at the difference in quality, especially for videos. I’m still learning a lot about lighting and camera settings but it’s been a big improvement to the quality of my images and videos if anyone is on the fence about investing into camera gear.