Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

For tips starting out, this guy has been awesome: PhotoTips.biz
entertaining and educational when it comes to photography.

For full photogear reviews and opinions: KenRockwell.com: Photography, Cameras and Taking Better Pictures
Breaks down the essentials of what you need and what's marketing hype out there. I strongly suggest reading some of the articles about megapixels and ISOs so you don't get cheated by sales hype.