Originally posted by Kfamr
What's even better for close ups is if you do it in direct sunlight or with a bright light on near.
Yes, this helps a lot.

When I take closeups, I have to be in a very well lit room for them to turn out. And if I can find sun I usually use that. (Like for some of my Christmas photoshoot for example.) Anyway, I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures!