I want to take quality photos like this girl:
http://i56.tinypic.com/hvzazs.jpg
http://i52.tinypic.com/2n17uyg.jpg
http://i52.tinypic.com/e1ew6o.jpg

Does she have a good camera or photoshop or both?
I don't have photoshop but I do have a Fujifilm s5000. it takes good pictures far away, but close up the pics come out kind of dark and akward. How could I lighten them or take better pics?