Very,very,new to this.  Still purchasing equipment(well know what I want I think ,just have to pull the trigger. ) My goals are to learn my euipment first.  Have been reading and researching for quite a while. How many of you started photography as a hobby then got hooked on microstock?   I have lots of ideas for photos(hopefully some good ones) and am very excited to get started.

While researching new dslr's I learned of Microstock photography and have become inspired.  Now I know there will be quite a learning curve for me to produce quality.  However,  I know I need a strong foundation.  Would appreciate advice on particular equipment.  My photography interests will be family portraits,headshots(I pay over 1k a year now to a photographer for my daughters photos and family photos) of course would also begin taking photos for Microstock.  I will be purchasing a Canon XTI(still cannot decide who to purchase from,any advice?),as far as lens Im looking at the 50mm Canon 1.8(is this could for portrait and headshots?) also torn between the 28-55 IS lens and the 28-135 USM IS lens(for everyday use.)  any opinions?  Thinking of buying from Amazon as they have these in stock and do not charge delivery.  Just nervous about mail order.