The best suggestion i can give..
Read lots, Whatever you can find.. The more i read about things, the more i understand how it all works together.. And i tell you, I had NO clue there was soo much involved!
Also, When you take your shots, Try and keep in memory what all the settings where when you took them.. Then post your images, with the details of the shots and people will glady help you out.. They can let you know where you went wrong or even better let you know what you did right so you can keep doing it
Ask lots of questions.. and don't be afraid!
There area # of users here on this board who i would concider "Pro's" and i am not one of them.. im still learning alot from them.. But they are allways willing to chime in and help those of use who need it!
As for the suggestions...
Not sure on the camera you are using.. But from what i have learned here already that works amazing is this...
Shooting macro...
-Allways use a Tripod!
- Use a cable release or Timmer if you dont have the Cable reslease.
- Shoot in "Raw" if you have the ability..
Michael.