Wanting to get into photography, what's a good camera recommendation?

So, coming from a heritage of photographers, I've decided I want to dabble in it as well. I feel I have a knack for it (at least compositionally--people can scarcely believe what I can achieve with an iphone), but I don't have the equipment to match my "artistic" eye.

Any recommendations? I'd like to spend a maximum of $1, 000 USD including lens.

I'm looking at the Canon T5i with the 18-135mm STN lens.

I'm willing to learn how to be more technical, but I'm coming from basically point-and-shoots.

Any of the entry level DSLRs would keep you happy for a few years. I'd pick either Canon or Nikon. I have a LOT of contact with other photographers and time and time again it seems that either one of those are most likely to make their owners happy.

The most important part is to buy only the best lenses - camera bodies get upgraded, lenses stay with us.
You WILL regret buying cheap lenses.
Don't rush into buying lenses. Start with a kit lens, get to know your camera, that lens, and all photographic principles.
Through time and through use, you will eventually KNOW what other lenses you'll need/want.
The more time you'll take, the less likely you are to regret your choices.

If you know anyone close to you with a camera, consider borrowing lenses and "picking their brain" about their camera and whatever else they know.

Go to a store and hold a few cameras, see how they feel to YOU.

Keep in mind that buying a DSLR isn't cheap, even if you find a good deal for body and kit lens.

You'll also want and/or need a few other things such as tripod, filters, a bag, sensor cleaning gear, a second battery, memory cards, perhaps a remote shutter release etc.

That's just the small stuff - I can guarantee you that you'll also want more and more lenses.
You'll also want a decent flash some day.

See how that list just goes on and on?
Owning a DSLR isn't cheap - at least not until you have built up a nice stash of gear.

Just some food for thought…

Do lots of research before you buy, and start learning about photography, too.
The very best thing you can do for your photography is to attend a class and read a few books and tutorials. Having some knowledge will make a huge difference to your images.
I hope I have expressed this idea clearly enough: YOU need to learn about photography because even the world's best camera will take lousy shots in the hands of someone who has no clue how to use it.

The t5i would be a great camera, once you get the camera and learn how to use it buy some nice lenses, remember its more about the lens then the body, as long as buy nice lenses the camera will last for a long time. Its also a great camera for video.

Start from the Canon G10 or G11.It is a prosumer camera, so it is simple enough to use (point and shoot) and yet you can do the advanced manual setting as well.

So it's a good camera to start with.

Okay so being a photographer myself I would recommend nikon cameras because if you buy a new nikon camera you can use the same lenses as before unlike canon where you have to buy new lenses. A nikon d70 would be good for you if you're just starting and it isn't that expensive plus it's a nice camera and easy to get the hang of.
If you really do want canon though the one you're looking at is perfect.