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Hi Robyn, and welcome.
A 6" (or preferably 8") dob (reflector on a dobsonian mount) is a good starting point for a visual beginner. I'm not into the photography side of things, but with the correct connections, I believe you should be able to attach a DSLR camera and take some short exposure shots of the moon and brighter planets - the mechanics of a dobsonian mount means it doesn't lend itself to long exposures due to field rotation. I believe the connections for a camera are pretty cheap.
A reflector, again with the correct accessories, can be mounted on an eq mount, which will suit longer exposure photography, and there are astrophotography reflectors made for this purpose. Bear in mind that to support a decent sized reflector will require a sturdy mount, and I've heard it said that the mount can be one of, if not the, most important part of an astrophotography setup. A decent 8" dob, without GOTO functionality, can be had new for $500-$550. A similar sized tube with a mount suitable for photography can run into a sizable chunk of money though - it can be an expensive rabbit hole into which to fall.
The benefits of a reflector vs refractor for photography is something I'm extremely unqualified to comment on, so I should probably let the camera jockeys take over from here .... good luck!
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