How to get started with photography?
tjr: Read http://photo.net/  Most especially the introductory "textbook" and the product reviews.  This will give you a decent foundation of basic terminology and available equipment.I would suggest starting with an SLR camera, even if financing restricts you to getting a film SLR camera.  Add a prime lens, possibly 35mm or 50mm.  There are pros and cons all over the place, but that's why you should read photo.net.  :-)