Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

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Photo & Video Tips, Honest Reviews, and Useful Tutorials. I'm Jerad Hill, a Husband, Father of 4, Entrepreneur (Since 2000), YouTuber, Photographer, and Pilot. Follow alongside my photo and video journey as I explore camera gear and how I use it to create a living. In 2005, I purchased my first DSLR and started shooting professionally shortly thereafter. Primarily self-taught, I love to give back to the community through storytelling, reviews, and insights into the industry. Please consider checking out my other work and online photography courses. This channel has had a few names such as Ditch Auto and Gear & Light. Since most of my content is about my journey as a photographer, I decided to rebrand it under my name. I desire to build a community around the photo and video creation process. Let's learn together!

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I Made $2,400/Month From One Photography Client (Here's How)

I Made $2,400/Month From One Photography Client (Here's How) Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

178 views - 4 days ago

Final Cut Pro for iPad is FINALLY Worth Using — Full Editing Walkthrough

Final Cut Pro for iPad is FINALLY Worth Using — Full Editing Walkthrough Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

730 views - 5 days ago

Sony A7 V vs Canon R6 III Rolling Shutter Test: Which One's Actually Better?

Sony A7 V vs Canon R6 III Rolling Shutter Test: Which One's Actually Better? Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

3.4K views - 3 weeks ago

Sony A7 V vs Canon EOS R6 III: A Sony Shooter's Honest Take After 30 Days

Sony A7 V vs Canon EOS R6 III: A Sony Shooter's Honest Take After 30 Days Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

9.5K views - 1 month ago

Why I Bought the Mavic 4 Pro Despite the DJI Ban

Why I Bought the Mavic 4 Pro Despite the DJI Ban Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

26K views - 1 month ago

Is Starting a Photography Business Worth It in 2026?

Is Starting a Photography Business Worth It in 2026? Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

1.7K views - 3 months ago

School Portrait Photography Setup Complete Walkthrough: Gear, Lighting & Workflow

School Portrait Photography Setup Complete Walkthrough: Gear, Lighting & Workflow Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

5.3K views - 4 months ago

First Impressions with the Sony ZV-E10 II

First Impressions with the Sony ZV-E10 II Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

1.6K views - 5 months ago

Sony RX1R III After 30 Days: Why I'm Keeping a Camera I Can't Recommend

Sony RX1R III After 30 Days: Why I'm Keeping a Camera I Can't Recommend Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

4K views - 5 months ago

Trying the $$$ Sony RX1R III Accessories

Trying the $$$ Sony RX1R III Accessories Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

3.8K views - 5 months ago

Sony RX1R III After 2 Weeks of Real Shoots - Was I Wrong About This?

Sony RX1R III After 2 Weeks of Real Shoots - Was I Wrong About This? Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

7.2K views - 6 months ago

Sony RX1R III 30 Day Challenge & First Impressions

Sony RX1R III 30 Day Challenge & First Impressions Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

3.7K views - 6 months ago

Why Your Cinema Camera is Making Your Videos Worse

Why Your Cinema Camera is Making Your Videos Worse Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

362 views - 6 months ago

Pic-Time Review: My Journey to $1,000 as a Photographer

Pic-Time Review: My Journey to $1,000 as a Photographer Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

750 views - 8 months ago

PGYTECH OneGo 2: Ultimate Camera Backpack Review

PGYTECH OneGo 2: Ultimate Camera Backpack Review Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

2.7K views - 9 months ago

5 Creative Ways to Grow Photo Business

5 Creative Ways to Grow Photo Business Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

243 views - 9 months ago

Not the best Pyxis Unbox & Setup

Not the best Pyxis Unbox & Setup Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

603 views - 10 months ago

Sirui 40mm Anamorphic AF Review: The PERFECT Gateway to Cinematic Filmmaking

Sirui 40mm Anamorphic AF Review: The PERFECT Gateway to Cinematic Filmmaking Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

498 views - 11 months ago

Meike Cine Lenses: Elevating My Blackmagic Studio Camera Setup | Real-World Multicam Review

Meike Cine Lenses: Elevating My Blackmagic Studio Camera Setup | Real-World Multicam Review Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

856 views - 11 months ago

I Spent 10 Years with Sony Mirrorless Cameras Here's What I Learned

I Spent 10 Years with Sony Mirrorless Cameras Here's What I Learned Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

2.9K views - 1 year ago

Sony a7cR PROS and CONS 14 Months Later

Sony a7cR PROS and CONS 14 Months Later Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

33.3K views - 1 year ago

Pocket SIZED Powerhouse? DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is the BEST REELS Camera!

Pocket SIZED Powerhouse? DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is the BEST REELS Camera! Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

4.1K views - 1 year ago

The 85mm f/1.4 LENS You've Been WAITING For is NOT What You Expect! Sirui 85mm f/1.4 Sony E Lens

The 85mm f/1.4 LENS You've Been WAITING For is NOT What You Expect! Sirui 85mm f/1.4 Sony E Lens Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

9K views - 1 year ago

Is Blackmagic Micro Studio 4k G2 the Future of YouTube Studio?

Is Blackmagic Micro Studio 4k G2 the Future of YouTube Studio? Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

16.6K views - 1 year ago

Leica Q3 43 vs Sony a1 - Camera Comparison & Example Photos

Leica Q3 43 vs Sony a1 - Camera Comparison & Example Photos Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

10.9K views - 1 year ago

Essential DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Accessories

Essential DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Accessories Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

8.8K views - 1 year ago

GoPro Hero 13 Black, the Upgrade That Made Me Downgrade

GoPro Hero 13 Black, the Upgrade That Made Me Downgrade Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

1.7K views - 1 year ago

Leica Q3 vs Q3 43 Which Camera Reigns Supreme in Glacier National Park

Leica Q3 vs Q3 43 Which Camera Reigns Supreme in Glacier National Park Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

21.9K views - 1 year ago

What I Discovered About the Sony 85mm GM II Lens in Glacier National Park

What I Discovered About the Sony 85mm GM II Lens in Glacier National Park Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

2.5K views - 1 year ago

Rodecaster Video Comprehensive Review

Rodecaster Video Comprehensive Review Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

996 views - 1 year ago

10 Things to Know About the Rodecaster Video

10 Things to Know About the Rodecaster Video Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

2.6K views - 1 year ago

Editing Video With My Feet - Stream Deck Pedal + ATEM Mini ISO

Editing Video With My Feet - Stream Deck Pedal + ATEM Mini ISO Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

1.1K views - 1 year ago

Best Sony ZV-1 Video Settings

Best Sony ZV-1 Video Settings Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

9.6K views - 1 year ago

Switching to Blackmagic Micro Studio 4K G2 Cameras from Sony

Switching to Blackmagic Micro Studio 4K G2 Cameras from Sony Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

19.7K views - 1 year ago

PGYTech OneGo Solo V2 10L Camera Bag

PGYTech OneGo Solo V2 10L Camera Bag Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

12.3K views - 1 year ago

Best Sony ZV-E10 Settings for Video

Best Sony ZV-E10 Settings for Video Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

1.8K views - 1 year ago

Sony ZV-1 vs ZV-E10 Camera Comparison

Sony ZV-1 vs ZV-E10 Camera Comparison Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

8.9K views - 1 year ago

Mevo Core - Pro Wireless Livestreaming Cameras

Mevo Core - Pro Wireless Livestreaming Cameras Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

9.1K views - 1 year ago

Sony ZV-E1 Handheld Rig - Smallrig + Atomos Shinobi

Sony ZV-E1 Handheld Rig - Smallrig + Atomos Shinobi Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

11.2K views - 1 year ago

Hohem iSteady MT2 Camera Gimbal Review

Hohem iSteady MT2 Camera Gimbal Review Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

5.9K views - 1 year ago

Ulanzi BP09 Tracker 22L Camera Backpack Review

Ulanzi BP09 Tracker 22L Camera Backpack Review Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

13.8K views - 1 year ago

Shooting Fast with the Sony a9III

Shooting Fast with the Sony a9III Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

2.5K views - 1 year ago

Long Term Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L Review

Long Term Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L Review Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

31.2K views - 1 year ago

Osmo Pocket 3 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max

Osmo Pocket 3 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

2.4K views - 2 years ago

10 Video Shooting Tips for Canon R8

10 Video Shooting Tips for Canon R8 Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

28.1K views - 2 years ago

Top 10 Settings to Change on the Canon R8

Top 10 Settings to Change on the Canon R8 Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

37.4K views - 2 years ago

Sony a7cR Long Term Review

Sony a7cR Long Term Review Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

55.3K views - 2 years ago

20 Photography Tips for Beginner Photographers - Improve Fast!

20 Photography Tips for Beginner Photographers - Improve Fast! Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

1.8K views - 2 years ago

5 Things I’d Do If I was starting a photography business in 2024

5 Things I’d Do If I was starting a photography business in 2024 Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

10.2K views - 2 years ago

CINETREAK Cinelive C1 - Pocket Sized Livestreaming Switcher

CINETREAK Cinelive C1 - Pocket Sized Livestreaming Switcher Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

2.4K views - 2 years ago

How to get sharp photos every time with any camera

How to get sharp photos every time with any camera Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

2K views - 2 years ago

Sold my Sony a7IV for this camera

Sold my Sony a7IV for this camera Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

9.3K views - 2 years ago

How to become a Full-time Photographer with No Social Media Following

How to become a Full-time Photographer with No Social Media Following Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

935 views - 2 years ago

Leica Q3 vs Sony a7cR - Which is the Best High Resolution Compact?

Leica Q3 vs Sony a7cR - Which is the Best High Resolution Compact? Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

63.7K views - 2 years ago

The Problem With Manual Mode

The Problem With Manual Mode Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

2.2K views - 2 years ago

Why the Leica Q3 Didn't Meet My Expectations

Why the Leica Q3 Didn't Meet My Expectations Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

39.3K views - 2 years ago

GOAT Camera Storage - Peak Design Camera Cubes V2

GOAT Camera Storage - Peak Design Camera Cubes V2 Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

20.5K views - 2 years ago

Best Travel Photography Backpack - Peak Design Travel Backpack

Best Travel Photography Backpack - Peak Design Travel Backpack Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

1.5K views - 2 years ago

Best DJI Mavic 3 Pro Accessories I Use

Best DJI Mavic 3 Pro Accessories I Use Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

5.1K views - 2 years ago

Livestream & Record from an iPhone? Accsoon Seemo Video Monitor

Livestream & Record from an iPhone? Accsoon Seemo Video Monitor Jerad Hill Photo (Ditch Auto)

14.3K views - 2 years ago