Highly recommend a photo program to adjust your photos. I use PhotoShop, but there are other 'FREE' programs out there that will do anything you need to with your photos. Learn to crop and adjust light temperature. There are several articles in the Library and in the Photo forum that will be of great help with your photos. An easier to work camera might be helpful, however, nothing real fancy is needed to produce great photos. Some of the best photos I ever saw were shot with a simple box camera. Practice with your camera until you become very familiar with exactly how it works and your eye for composition starts to be second nature. It will come, seriously. It just takes practice. Try to see the photo, not all the pretty colors. Look at the photo, yes the prize winner you just shot, as thou your worst enemy were the photographer and you were trying to really put him down. Be critical of yourself before anyone else has the chance. Shortly you will become your own worst critic. Look up some of the great pen photos here and try to figure out how each was lighted and the photo was taken. When in doubt, ask. I'll guarantee you will receive many answers, but be sure to put on your thick skin coat, some may be a bit harsh, but sent with love.
Charles