My spouse of 40 years fell into the sewing port hole of financial doom, 20 years ago upon retirement.

Mostly quilting.

Best wishes for much success on your photo endeavor.

My got into quilting 10 years and $30k in machines later I just tell her get what you want. She shops at Gloria horn in Pittsburgh on line a lot and at local shop 8n the Cleveland area. Pins and needles. Both great places that ship.