Regarding the zoomed face shots!
These are so that I can provide banner images akin to this:
That being said, here is how I can get the best, most uniform image.
Tinsley is correct, you can get closer images using something to push the camera closer.
So if you please~ :3 (For examples sake, look to Marik's & Kaya's. Both are great.)
1. Zoom camera as close to you as possible. Most models have kept it so the shot is from bust up so that would be fab.
2. Take the picture in daylight.
3. Take the picture against a bright background which will contrast your character. (If you have brown hair don't stand in front of something brown, makes you harder to cut out.)
4. Shots must be head on.
5. To create a more uniform image, it helps if everyone has the same quality. If your machine can handle it without exploding, set graphics to max -just for the picture-.
Good luck all, and thankoo! I look forward to making the banners.