Entry-Level Cameras: The Best Way To Start Your Photography Journey

1. "Day of Rain"

Potential Lens: Olympus Tough TG-6 How to Purchase: Amazon Price: $349* "Rain" received multiple Agora Award nominations, and the eerie picture is undoubtedly one of the more distinctive ones. Perry Wunderlich, a photographer, captured his father in a downpour by capturing each drop of rain as it settled on his raincoat. After that, the picture was converted to black and white.

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"Wet Day" on Pinterest / @TiredBee This kind of picture would require a waterproof camera. Even if you wouldn't need a camera for underwater exploration or deep diving, the Olympus Tough TG-6 is a good option. The TG-6 is "tough as nails," according to DCW.com, and waterproof. It is a popular among outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and backpackers. The best part is that it's among the less expensive cameras on this list at $349.

2. "Encounter with a Whale Shark, Papua West, 2018"

Perhaps a GoPro HERO9 Black camera Purchase Location: GoPro.com Cost: $399* This unsettling photo, captioned "Whale Shark Encounter, Papua West, 2018," was taken by Italian photographer Marco Zaffigani. It's possible that he utilized a GoPro HERO9 camera, which is great for underwater shots like this. This picture is divided in two, showing the fishermen above the ocean and a far more ominous scenario below the waves.

"Encounter with a Whale Shark, Papua West, 2018" @Minako and Pinterest Zaffigani managed to photograph a whale shark that was ambushing a group of fisherman covertly. Despite how frightening this image may be, whale sharks almost ever notice people, much less attempt to devour them. As filter-feeders, they consume small fish and plankton. Most likely, this whale shark approached the boat out of curiosity in the hopes of snagging a snack.