Heresy alert - Maybe start with Daz Studio, and get your chops up to speed (you can download it for free). Then, once  you've found the limitations frustrating, come on over to Poser.
ooops, Did I say that out loud?...;)

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)