How to begin in photography?

I've realized I want to try out photography. But I know absolutely nothing about any of it. Nothing about cameras, lighting, editing… Nothing. Where do I start? I don't have a camera, just an iPhone.
What are some good starter cameras? What do I do? All answers are appreciated!

The biggest limitation is your budget -what's yours?

You can learn the basics in any case - lighting, exposure and composition. There are plenty of tutorials online, books, or you could join a local camera club.

Start by seeing what you can do with what you've got - learn to understand how your camera sees the light (and learn to see it yourself).

Then you'll probably need to invest in a fully adjustable camera, if you are still keen. A high end bridge camera or, preferably a DSLR. You can continue to grow with a DSLR, then going on to control metering, focus points and investing in external lighting.

Learning is a lifelong process.

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