What's a good way to get into photography?

Like a hobby? Not anything professional... yet. I'm only thirteen. I do, however, love photography. At every event, you won't see me without a camera attached to my hand. I'm pretty much in none of the pictures, I'm just the one taking them.
I also love looking at photography and seeing different peoples work. It inspires me. :)

I don't have an amazing camera. It's a Nikon Coolpix L12. You have to start somewhere, though.

Are there any websites for beginners? I have a Photography for Dummies book, but it's not the best at teaching you things.

Nice. I'll be sure to do that, clarence. Might even moon the person.

read how-to's on the web (here are some good links)

http://www.dpreview.com/

http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/

http://www.imaging-resource.com/

http://www.shutterbug.com/refreshercours...

and just get out there and practice...

take pictures and there are programs online where you can edit them and make them really cool looking or cute and pretty=]]

run in front of someones camera just before they take the picture.

My advise is take a basic photography class so you don't teach yourself bad habits you later have to unlearn. You should know the rule of thirds, learn about contrast and composition.

If there is no photography class take a drawing and painting class. Some of the basic photography rules are also used in those art classes.

It does not matter on which camera you learn. Read up as there are plenty of great photography books out there. If you like someones photography see if you can get hold of more of that work and study the layout and lighting. Try to imitate images you love.

Good Luck

Find photos in magazines that you like. Try to duplictae some of them. Us yopur imagination. Remember your opinion is as good as anyones.