I'm a photographer (not by trade, just a geeky amateur ) and have used and investigated several home printers for both multipurpose and photo printing.

At the current time, my opinion is that the top (A4 inkjet) range Epson and Canon models are the ones to go for if ...
a) you really need the best quality, longest lasting prints on the best quality photographic paper
b) you are prepared to buy the inks and paper that are recommended.

Clearly there are significant costs involved in the longer term here, not just the initial purchase.

Many people enjoy good results from HP, but I wouldn't personally recommend them for the best photographic printing per se. For a general printer, fine. The inks and papers are very easy to find compared to some others which may be key.

If I had to go for an all-rounder at the moment, I would choose a Canon.

If I was printing for sale I would buy a top dollar Epson A3+. But I'm not, thank goodness, coz I don't know where I'd put it