Photographing Bead Work

Hi I'm frustrated at the quality of my photos and scans in my blog.  I feel that my digital camera is not doing my work justice.  Scanning seems to work a little better, but my pins are so three-dimensional it is hards to get them to "pose" well on the flat glass of the scanner.  I wonder if anyone could share what they know about photographing bead work.  Maybe it is right in front of my nose, then please direct me!  Can you share what kind of camera you have and what settings you use?  Do you do a lot of edting?
Thanks!
Beth Handley