Thanks, I'm trying to do help.
Smartphone photography and DSLR photography are still very on different levels. If you won't win this camera (still going through entries), please buy a real standalone camera. It doesn't need to be a DSLR, but a good pocket camera could do too. Usually you can really see the difference, and it can even be an used one.
This way you can really see if it's your thing.
I like used ones much more than new ones, cause I know they're telling a story :) they have seen some places of the world with their previous owner, and now they can see a different view with me.. Thanks for your encouraging words :)