Starting out in this hobby can be daunting. A small refractor type telescope is best for a wide variety of objects and ease of use.
Typically an ED or APO type of telescope is best for photography as they focus the colors closer together.
The mount is the most important factor. I repeat, the mount is where you need to spend the money.
You can look at Triplet design refractors here...
https://optcorp.com/collections/telescopes?page=1&rb_filter_ptag_30d4f276d650dbfd9f52699c543e312f=Tr iplet%20Refractor
And the less expensive doublet refractors here...Don't buy a cheap one though. Get at least an ED style.
https://optcorp.com/collections/telescopes?page=1&rb_filter_ptag_30d4f276d650dbfd9f52699c543e312f=Do ublet%20Refractor
William Optics makes great stuff...
https://optcorp.com/collections/telescopes/products/william-optics-zenithstar-81-red
The iOptron CEM and GEM mounts are very nice for the price.
https://www.ioptron.com/category-s/109.htm
Check out the Astronomy Hobby Thread for inspiration.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/971693-astronomy-hobby-thread.html