Truthfully? You just collected a camera only.
But once you start shooting images, then you are into photography!
Wish you all the best on this journey, but remember, it is a bottom-less hobby!
Read up on the camera, how to operate it, cos knowing how to operate your camera, coupled with basic knowledge in photography (do read up on this, there is a sticky for newbies like yourself) of the Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO.
Welcome to the club and don't stop clicking away!
Cheers!
I was just wondering, is Sony A330 a bad camera to take nice photos?