Not sure how to choose a digital SLR for beginners?

I need a digital SLR for beginner photography. I only need high quality resolution, a good lens, filter, and maybe a flash.

The pictures that I'm taking are for my makeup and art portfolio, and I need good quality, clean and crisp pictures for it. Also, I live in Canada, so my choices are probably Nikon or Canon.

Please give me some choices? I don't know how to start looking. The range should be no more than $1.1k

Added (1). Yes I was considering doing close-ups for mainly only some of the CGs and E&Ps such as rule of thirds, close-ups, texture, and what not. But also the entire body because I want to own my own salon as well so I want hair and fashion to be in the picture as well.

For right now, I'll just have to use the normal lens (arm's length distance should be good enough for myself as an amateur) until I save up for a macro lens because the camera is what I need the most right now.

I always recommend what I own and know. One of my cameras is the Canon Rebel XS, probably known as the 1000D where you are. I've had mine for over a year with excellent results.

There's a consideration for you. If I'm reading between the lines correctly you're talking pretty close photos of your face, correct? If so you may want to consider a macro (close up) lens to go with your camera. This camera will do very crisp, sharp photos but you're going to need a lens for what you want. The camera comes, of course, with the 18-55 lens but that, if I'm reading you right, probably won't do it.

Also you may want to consider some external light - not just a flash but some actual photo lighting.
This will show off your make up much better than any flash can.

You may end up spending more than your budget to get where you want to be.

The last consideration is some one to shoot the photos for you. You'll need someone with experience in dslr cameras who knows framing, composition, ISO, aperture, shutter speed and light.
That might sound like a pro but there are lots of amateurs around who have all these qualifications.

Good luck with this. I understand small business, if that's what you're referring to. I had one of my own and it's a grind but can be worth the work.