Can you answer sarah.’s question about Photography?:

I want to apply to an art school for Photography but my only camera is a cheesy $90 digital camera that holds 25 pictures. I am looking for a GOOD camera for a relative beginner that I can make a portfolio with and use in school that is hopefully hopefully hopefully not too expensive. What should I buy and why? Also, can anyone help me a little bit with the portfolio process? I have no idea what to do. Thank you a specific model. should i buy an slr? a dslr?
a portfolio is part of the application to any art school.

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