Photography makes a good, though possibly expensive hobby.
I am only a beginner at photography. I have learned many things, but still have much to learn. One of the most important things I learned was how to buy a camera.
Pets make good subjects. First off, they're usually quite agreeable to having their picture taken... no hands in front of faces. Second, you do not need their permission to take a picture.
I know there are people out there who will know what equipment I have. For your enjoyment, I submit the following list:
If you want to know which camera body, lens, focal length, and aperture which I used for a specific shot, don't bother asking. I rarely remember.