Shinto Priesthood

[Minako]

As I was cooking up my latest storyline for my manga (it changes regularly, but I like this one), I'm looking for information on Shinto Priestesses and/or Miko.

In order for you guys to give me helpful information, I should probably explain WHY I need this information. My character (yet to be named) was about to become a Priestess or a Miko (haven't decided which yet..probably priestess) when her (then) boyfriend brutally murders her family and almost kills her, at. the. shrine. So in this, I have a few questions:

[B]Is there an induction ceremony for priestesses/miko? How do they become priestesses/mikos?[/B]

[B]What are the differences between a priestess and a miko?[/B]

[B]Could you guys give me some links to some pictures of the outfit they wear?[/B] (the red and white one)

I did a research paper a few years ago about Shinto, but if you could give me some useful hints on Shrines and everyday goings on that would be great. Thanks a lot! Arigatou!